8 may, 2023
nairobi, kenya
The East Africa Social Business Forum on Youth Entrepreneurship is a day-long event that will bring together a flourishing community of individuals who share a common goal of developing sustainable business solutions to tackle the East African region's urgent social and environmental challenges. The forum aims to provide attendees with a platform for knowledge-sharing and networking opportunities and encourage social business creation in the region.
The East Africa Social Business Forum on Youth Entrepreneurship’s primary goal is to support and inspire the East African youth to bring together the social business ecosystem builders, government, NGOs and private sector to increase awareness and understanding of the concept of social business and its impact on society; create opportunities for the participants to network and connect with other stakeholders who are active in the region; and facilitate new partnerships and funding opportunities.
The forum promises to be a highly engaging and immersive learning experience that will bring together 250+ attendees, including a diverse group of entrepreneurs and global speakers, to share their experiences and insights on social business and create an innovative discourse for the audience. In addition, the gathering will facilitate collaboration and resource-sharing among local social businesses, including keynote speeches, panel discussions, and workshops.
Professor Muhammad Yunus
2006 Nobel Peace Laureate
Founder, Grameen Bank
Hans Reitz
Co-founder & CEO
The Grameen Creative Lab
Lamiya Morshed
Executive Director
Yunus Centre
Jana Lessenich
Chielf Executive Officer
Yunus Social Business
Christina Jäger
Co-founder & Managing Director
Yunus Environment Hub
Shazeeb M Khairul Islam
Founder & Managing Director
YY Ventures
Br. Dr. Jonas Yawovi Dzinekou
Director Institute for Social Transformation
Tangaza University College
Daniel Ayebare
Founder
Aye Africa Foundation
Grace Wachori
Regional Head, East Africa
Aspen Network of Development Entrepreneurs (ANDE)
Sadia Hossain
Chief Operating Officer
YY Ventures
Shihab Quader
Head of International Projects
Yunus Centre
Bramwel Otieno Omondi
Regional Program Manager
Yunus Environment Hub
Jack Hartpence
Co-Founder and CEO
PowWater
Maria Ida Palmieri
Managing Partner
The Grameen Creative Lab
Susan W. Ngalawa
Investment Director
Yunus Social Business
Rev. Dr. Leo Simon Mwenda
Deputy Vice Chancellor (Designate), Finance & Administration
Tangaza University College
Dennis Kariuki
Founder
Creos Holdings Limited
Louisa Gathecha
Co-Founder & CEO
Bottle Logistics EA Limited
Muthoni Kanga
Coordinator
Yunus Center, Tangaza University College
Alfred Yeboah
Africa Representative
Grameen Foundation
Dominique V. Dauster
Managing Director
Yunus + You – The YY Foundation
Don't miss out on the opportunity to connect with like-minded young entrepreneurs and gain the skills and insights needed to build a successful, impactful business at the East Africa Social Business Forum on Youth Entrepreneurship 2023