2025 Speaker Speakers

Mark Tindall 2025 Speaker

CEO , Tana Africa Capital

Mark Tindall is the Chief Executive Officer of Tana Africa Capital, a private equity organization focused on investing in consumer businesses in Africa. He was previously Chief Financial Officer of…

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Marianne Vidal-Martin 2025 Speaker

Director, I&P Ecosystems , Investisseurs & Partenaires - I&P

"After a career in international cooperation, where she supported hundreds of young entrepreneurs and ESOs in Africa and the Middle East, Marianne Vidal-Marin was appointed Director of I&P Ecosystems in…

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Malebogo Kote 2025 Speaker

Director, International Business , Botswana Investment & Trade Centre

"Ms. Malebogo ""Lebo"" Kote is the Director of International Business at the Botswana Investment and Trade Centre (BITC), based in London, UK. As a key leader within BITC, the Botswana…

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Mahen Abhimanu Kundasamy 2025 Speaker

Chief Executive Officer , Economic Development Board of Mauritius

"Mr. A. Kundasamy is a seasoned diplomat and corporate leader with over 25 years of high-level experience across public and private sectors. He has served as High Commissioner of Mauritius…

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Maelis Carraro 2025 Speaker

Founder and Managing Partner , Catalyst Fund

"Maelis Carraro is the Managing Partner of Catalyst Fund, an early stage VC fund and venture builder backing tech startups building a climate-resilient future in Africa. She has nearly two…

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Madleine Mwithiga 2025 Speaker

MD, Africa , ADAPTA Finance Facility

"Madleine is the Founder of ADAPTA Climate Finance Facility (ACFF) and a recognized Halcyon Fellow, specializing in climate-smart finance innovation. With 28 years of SME and agribusiness banking across 14…

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Luni Libes 2025 Speaker

CEO , Africa Eats

Luni Libes is a 30+ year serial entrepreneurs who for the past 14 years has been applying his innovations on the investing side of the table. The biggest of those…

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Luc-Etienne Dandrieu 2025 Speaker

General Manager , AlphaSeeds SA

Luc-Etienne Dandrieu is the General Manager of AlphaSeeds SA, leading efforts in philanthropic investment to support sustainable agribusiness in Africa. With a Master’s degree in Agriculture and Food, he has…

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Loic Mackosso 2025 Speaker

Managing Partner , ARIES Investissements

"Here is a 250-word biography of **Loïc Mackosso**, based on public sources: --- Loïc Mackosso is a prominent Congolese entrepreneur, legal advisor, and investment banker with more than 20 years…

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Loic De Canniere 2025 Speaker

Chief Executive Officer , Incofin Investment Management

"Loïc De Cannière is Founder of Incofin Investment Management, an impact investment fund management company. He has been the company's CEO for more than 25 years. Loïc is also Chair…

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