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The Cambridge Africa Business Network (CABN) has confirmed Dr. Mahamadu Bawumia, Ghana’s former vice president and architect of its digital economic reforms, as a keynote speaker for its 10th annual conference focused on Africa’s innovation and global influence.
Scheduled for May 17, 2025, at the Cambridge Judge Business School, the event will convene over 200 policymakers, investors, and entrepreneurs under the theme “Africa Tomorrow: Driving Innovation, Growth, and Global Influence.”
Bawumia, who led Ghana’s Economic Management Team from 2017 to 2025, is expected to share strategies for leveraging technology and inclusive governance to advance continental development. His keynote will address leadership frameworks for Africa’s integration into the Fourth Industrial Revolution, drawing from his tenure overseeing initiatives like the national digital identity system and mobile money interoperability.
Joining him are Nigerian Senator Dr. Jimoh Ibrahim, CEO of Global Fleet Group, and Emeka Emuwa, Chairman of the Africa Finance Corporation, alongside sector leaders from fintech, infrastructure, and creative industries. Panels will explore Africa’s potential in scaling tech solutions, unlocking investment opportunities, and strengthening global partnerships amid geopolitical shifts.
“This isn’t about aspirational dialogue, it’s about actionable insights from those shaping Africa’s economic reality,” said Jeremiah Nnadi, conference chair and Cambridge MBA candidate. He highlighted Bawumia’s role in stabilizing Ghana’s monetary policy during debt restructuring talks as a case study for sustainable governance.
Sessions will feature founders like Funke Opeke of MainOne, a pioneer in West Africa’s broadband infrastructure, and executives from Sony Music Publishing and Apple Music subsidiary Platoon, reflecting the conference’s emphasis on cross-sector collaboration. Delegates will also participate in networking events, including a gala at a historic Cambridge college, to foster ties between emerging leaders and established institutions.
CABN President Chidinma Chukwuma noted the deliberate focus on “builders, not just thinkers,” citing confirmed attendees from Turkiye Africa Trade & Investment Council and mobility fintech firm Moove. The forum arrives as Africa contends with dual challenges: a youth-driven tech boom juxtaposed with infrastructure gaps and uneven access to global capital. With over 60% of the continent’s population under 25, discussions will weigh localized innovation against the demands of international markets.
The conference underscores Africa’s growing influence in global business education. Cambridge Judge Business School has seen a 40% rise in African MBA applicants since 2020, paralleling regional ventures attracting record FDI in renewable energy and agritech. However, hurdles persist, including regulatory fragmentation and reliance on commodity exports topics likely to dominate closed-door strategy sessions.
As Saudi and European investors increasingly target African startups, events like CABN’s summit aim to recalibrate narratives from aid dependency to equitable partnership. For Bawumia, whose digital policies are studied across ECOWAS nations, the platform offers a chance to reframe post-political legacies amid Africa’s quest for self-reliant growth.
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