THEME:
Generation Africa: Redefining Global Narratives and Opportunities
DATE: 17th to 22nd February 2025, PORT HARCOURT
Reimagine Africa Conference is an annual event that brings together key figures in the digital and creative economies. It serves as a platform for networking, learning, investment opportunities, and showcasing emerging innovations from the continent.
Why Africa? Why Now?
Africa is home to 1.3 billion people, with 60% under the age of 25, making it the world’s youngest population. Its population is expected to grow to 1.68 billion by 2030, with urbanization projected to exceed 50% by 2050. This demographic and urban transformation presents unparalleled opportunities for innovation, investment, and growth. As the continent undergoes rapid technological, cultural, and economic advancements, it is uniquely positioned to redefine its global role. The Conference provides a vital platform to explore solutions for Africa’s future, addressing challenges and unlocking opportunities during this transformative era.
Our Mission
To create spaces for dialogue, collaboration, and creativity that empower individuals, organizations and communities to maximize their potentials.
Our Vision
To build a thriving Africa where opportunities are abundant, communities are empowered, innovation fuels sustainable progress and creativity flourishes.
Delegates
Exhibitors
Sub events
Days
Why Our Conference Tickets Are Named After African Rivers
Rivers are integral to Africa’s identity, offering economic, cultural, and spiritual significance. They inspire songs, folklore, and pave the way for new discoveries. We named our conference tickets after African rivers to foster a deeper appreciation for the continent’s rivers, lands, and people. We hope this will spark learning and creativity, leading to the creation of compelling stories, movies, songs, animations, games, theme parks, apps, and startups that further unlock Africa’s economic potential and help reimagine its future.
Events
Unlocking Africa’s Pop Culture (Bootcamp)
Ticket type: Ubangi-uele
Unlocking Africa’s Pop Culture (Bootcamp)
Ticket type: Ubangi-uele
A report by African Business Magazine suggests that Africa contributes less than 1% to the global creative economy valued at about $2.2 trillion.
This 5-day intensive bootcamp aims to unlock the economic potential of Africa’s Pop Culture, encompassing music, literature, drama, art, and film. Participants will delve into modern techniques and learn how to leverage technology to optimize the economic potential of their creative crafts.
Monday 17th - Friday 21st February
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Hub Managers Bootcamp
Ticket type: Zambezi
Hub Managers Bootcamp
Ticket type: Zambezi
Innovation hubs are now widely recognized as crucial catalysts for growth in Africa's digital and creative sectors, creating environments where revolutionary ideas evolve into impactful innovations.
This comprehensive five-day program delves deep into their pivotal role, equipping participants with essential knowledge and skills to launch, manage, and elevate their hubs.
Designed meticulously, the Bootcamp offers insights into starting and effectively managing thriving hubs, covering critical aspects such as fundraising strategies, attracting opportunities, incubating and accelerating startups, and creating an environment conducive to continuous innovation.
Date: Monday 17th - Friday 21st February
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Hackathon
Ticket type: Densu
Hackathon
Ticket type: Densu
In this year's edition, teams of young innovators will represent their schools in the hackathon. Over a 24-hour period, each team will be challenged to develop a digital solution addressing a problem in Africa.
The culmination of their efforts will be showcased during the Demo Day event.
Date: Monday 17th February (24 hours)
Demo Day
Ticket type: Cubango, Umfolozi, Densu, Zambezi & Shebelle
Demo Day
Ticket type: Cubango, Umfolozi, Densu, Zambezi & Shebelle
They present to an attentive audience of investors, policy makers and media representatives, aiming to initiate processes that could lead to closing deals.
Demo Day goes beyond a mere showcase; it's an opportunity to discover the next thriving corporations and unicorns that meet emerging needs and shape the trajectory of the continent.
Date: Saturday 22nd February
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Investors Mixer
Ticket type: Cubango
Investors Mixer
Ticket type: Cubango
Attendees will engage in discussions about potential investments, explore collaboration opportunities, and gain valuable insights into emerging trends within the vibrant African digital and creative landscapes.
Participants will also have the opportunity to learn from industry leaders, acquire new knowledge, and gain strategic insights that can propel their ventures forward.
Date: Thursday 20th February
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Gamers Mixer
Ticket type: Orashi
Gamers Mixer
Ticket type: Orashi
According to a publication by the World Economic Forum, the gaming market's value surged to $320 billion during the COVID-19 lockdown.
This presents a significant opportunity for Africa, and the Gamers Mixer aims to capitalize on this potential by building a robust ecosystem to tap into these opportunities.
Through a blend of exhibitions, game testing sessions, networking, and entertainment, this event seeks to build a strong bridge between game developers and the market, attracting investments.
Date: Friday 21st - Saturday 22nd February
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Remote Professionals Mixer
Ticket type: Sombrero
Remote Professionals Mixer
Ticket type: Sombrero
The Remote Professionals Mixer aims to harness this trend by providing a platform for knowledge exchange, exploring best practices, and addressing challenges specific to remote work environments.
It also explores topics such as sedentary lifestyle, social skills, mental health, wellness, cross-cultural interactions, working across different time zones, and overcoming challenges in Africa, such as infrastructure.
Through interactive sessions, panel discussions, and workshops, participants gain insights to enhance productivity and foster a supportive community.
Date: Wednesday 19th February
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She in Tech
Ticket type: Shebelle
She in Tech
Ticket type: Shebelle
According to a PwC report, women hold only 19% of tech-related roles at the world's leading tech corporations, and 28% of leadership positions at major global tech organizations. She in Tech is crafted to address this disparity.
Through thoughtfully curated sessions encompassing mentoring, pitching, and fireside chats, this event aims to inspire, educate, and outline growth pathways for both aspiring and established female tech professionals.
Date: Tuesday 18th February
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Exhibition: The Candy Store of Disruption
Ticket type: Open to all registered delegates
Exhibition: The Candy Store of Disruption
Ticket type: Open to all registered delegates
The environment is thoughtfully designed to encourage networking, in-depth conversations, and entertainment, with side attractions like fireside chats, pitching sessions, live music performances, and gaming.
Our goal is to deliver an unforgettable experience that ignites inspiration and provides a sneak peek into Africa's future.
Date: Monday 17th - Saturday 22nd February
The Coffee House
Ticket type: Kasai, Cubango & Umfolozi
The Coffee House
Ticket type: Kasai, Cubango & Umfolozi
It's an endeavor to recreate the ambiance of the 17th and 18th-century English Coffee Houses, where discussions, discourse, and debates on a myriad of topics led to heightened enlightenment and facilitated social and economic transformations.
Notably, coffee originated from Africa, and this dialogue delves into envisioning a reimagined continent, where coffee serves as a metaphor for Africa's abundant raw materials and a seed to be fully harnessed to drive multidimensional transformation across the continent.
Date: Tuesday 18th - Friday 21st February
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The Chat Show
Ticket type: Open to all registered delegates
The Chat Show
Ticket type: Open to all registered delegates
This platform is dedicated to showcasing their achievements, exploring their journeys, and providing insights into their contributions to Africa's growth story.
Through engaging conversations, showcases, presentations, and live performances, The Chat Show aims to inspire and enlighten the audience by highlighting the remarkable talents and leaders shaping the continent's future.
Held at The Candy Store of Disruption, The Chat Show spices up the environment, adding a lively and engaging dimension to the exhibition.
Date: Monday 17th - Friday 21st February
Conversation Corner
Ticket type: Wase
Conversation Corner
Ticket type: Wase
This diverse group explores topical sub-issues around the theme, enriching the African conversation with their perspectives while fostering discussions on social engineering.
Interested viewers will be able tune in online to explore a range of viewpoints and gain deeper insights into crucial topics.
Date: Monday 17th - Saturday 22nd February
Stock Photos Bootcamp
Ticket type: Cuanza
Stock Photos Bootcamp
Ticket type: Cuanza
Date: Monday 17th - Saturday 22nd February
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After Hours
Ticket type: Open to all registered delegates
After Hours
Ticket type: Open to all registered delegates
These relaxed gatherings, featuring karaoke, foster both networking and relaxation.
Date: Monday 17th - Friday 21st February
Fit Fam
Ticket type: Open to all registered delegates
Fit Fam
Ticket type: Open to all registered delegates
This session will include energizing aerobics and more, promising a fun and invigorating experience.
Date: Saturday 22nd February
Closing Dinner
Ticket type: Zambezi, Ubangi-uele, Orashi, Shebelle, Sombrero, Cubango, Kasai, Densu & Umfolozi
Closing Dinner
Ticket type: Zambezi, Ubangi-uele, Orashi, Shebelle, Sombrero, Cubango, Kasai, Densu & Umfolozi
Date: Saturday 22nd February
Click here and select any of the following tickets - Zambezi, Ubangi-uele, Orashi, Shebelle, Sombrero, Cubango & Umfolozi - to gain access to this event.
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UPDATES
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