Flagship Africa Soft Power Summit organised by Africa Soft Power Group’s (ASP), will take place in Kigali, Rwanda between May 23rd and 27th.
Disclosing this, the organisers said the summit represents the highest-level convening of the African creative, knowledge and digital sectors as well as women’s leadership, bringing together public and private sector organisations, as well as pioneering individuals from the fields of business, finance, law, media, technology, sports, art, entertainment, academia, philanthropy, politics and more.
In a statement by the organisers, ‘‘The proceedings will take place at the Kigali Serena Hotel, across five action packed days and including three main events: May 24th: The inaugural RAW Women’s Leadership Conference; May 25th – 26th: Creative & Innovative Industries Conference (CII); and on May 25th: Africa Soft Power Gala & Awards.’’
Founder & creative director for Africa Soft Power, Nkiru Balonwu, said, “Across five days, three key events, and a range of networking activities, we’ll see the spotlight shone on creative endeavour, and its commercial viability, not only on the continent but around the world. During a packed-out week, the creative and digital economies of tomorrow will meet with the financial and business powerhouses of today, together forming clear pathways to future economic success for our women, young people, and the wider global community.”
Oghogho Akpata of Templars, a leading Pan-African law firm and key partner on the event said, “Templars is delighted to partner with Africa Soft Power on this unique event,” “As the continent – and the world – transitions into a more creative and digitally-orientated economic future, we are presented with a prime opportunity to recalibrate our workplaces and redefine roles.”
Nigeria’s Bank of Industry (BOI), who are also supporting the summit, also emphasised the importance of the creative and digital sectors in powering the economic opportunities of tomorrow, on the continent and beyond. “The Bank of Industry has been a vocal advocate for the creative and digital sectors, and their ability to generate growth. Africa Soft Power is a crucial organisation, not only in terms of raising awareness of the capabilities of these industries, but also in placing their key practitioners into direct contact with institutions occupying the more traditional business, finance, and public sectors,” said Kayode Pitan, MD/CEO of Bank of Industry (BOI).
