Africa Educational Leadership Forum 2024

THEME: Reimagining Africa’s Education for a Sustainable Future.

Overview

The Africa Educational Leadership Forum aims to bring together key stakeholders from across Africa to deliberate on the urgent need to reimagine the continent’s education systems for a sustainable future. In light of rapidly evolving global challenges and opportunities, it is imperative to foster innovative approaches, collaborative partnerships, and visionary leadership in education. This forum will serve as a platform for thought leaders, policymakers, educators, and industry experts to exchange ideas, share best practices, and co-create strategies for driving educational excellence and relevance in the African context.

Objectives:

• Facilitate dialogue and knowledge exchange on innovative educational models, practices, and technologies that promote sustainability and inclusivity.

• Identify key challenges and opportunities facing Africa’s education sector and explore collaborative solutions for addressing them.

• Showcase exemplary initiatives and leadership in education across Africa that are driving positive change and impact.

• Foster partnerships and collaboration among stakeholders to advance the agenda of quality, equitable, and future-focused education in Africa.

• Empower and inspire educational leaders to embrace visionary leadership and transformative practices that contribute to sustainable development goals.

Target Audience:

• Ministers of Education

• Policymakers and Education Stakeholders

• Vice Chancellors, Rectors, Principals, and Deans of Universities

• Educational NGO Leaders

• Policymakers and Education Stakeholders

• Educational Technology Experts

African-Caribbean  Leaders’ Networking Cocktail 2024

THEME: Bridging Horizons: Enhancing Partnership Opportunities for Economic Prosperity.

Event Brief

The Top 40 African Caribbean Business Leaders 2024 with the theme “Bridging Horizons: Enhancing Partnership Opportunities for Economic Prosperity,” the African-Caribbean Business Leaders’ Networking Cocktail 2024 is a unique and valuable platform for stakeholders from diverse sectors, including governments, financial institutions, businesses, and international organizations, to engage in dialogue and explore avenues for cooperation. It also aims to facilitate meaningful discussions and collaborations to bolster economic resilience, address economic challenges, promote stability, explore opportunities for potential partnerships, and foster sustainable development across African and Caribbean regions.

International Forum On African-Caribbean Leadership (IFAL) – New York 2024

THEME: Multi-stakeholder partnerships to drive Transformation towards sustainable and resilient societies

The International Forum on African-Caribbean Leadership (IFAL) is an ALM flagship event held annually on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) to bring leaders together in setting policy direction and as a peer-review mechanism. Over the past 9 years, the event has become a platform that connects world leaders, especially from Africa and the Caribbean nations, policymakers and private sector leaders, with a focus on the challenges and progress of the African people, strengthening trans-regional cooperation between Africa and the Caribbean nations and building strategic partnerships, bilateral cooperation, as well as increase engagements in trade and investments, innovation and technology transfer, culture and tourism, and other sectors.

“Multi-stakeholder partnerships to drive transformation towards sustainable and resilient societies” underscores the importance of collaboration among various stakeholders to address the complex challenges facing our world today. This concept recognizes that achieving sustainability and resilience requires the collective efforts of governments, businesses, non-governmental organizations (NGOs), local communities, and individuals.

The challenges of creating sustainable and resilient societies are multifaceted and interconnected. Issues such as climate

change, poverty, inequality, and environmental degradation are intertwined. 

Multi-stakeholder partnerships allow for a holistic approach to problem-solving, addressing the root causes and interdependencies of these challenges. Bringing together multiple stakeholders means tapping into diverse resources, both financial and non-financial. Governments can provide regulatory frameworks, businesses can contribute technological innovations and investments, NGOs can offer expertise and community engagement, and individuals can contribute through behavioral changes. This pooling of resources enhances the overall capacity to implement transformative initiatives. This theme emphasizes the need for inclusive, collaborative efforts to address the complex challenges of our time. Through shared responsibility, resource mobilization, and innovative solutions, these partnerships pave the way for a more sustainable and resilient future for all.

Past editions of the International Forum on African-Caribbean Leadership (IFAL) have brought together over 1000 business, political, and social justice leaders, including H.E. Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali, President of Guyana; H.E. Gaston Browne, Prime Minister of Antigua and Barbuda; H.E. Dr. Terrance M. Dew, Prime Minister, St. Kitts And Nevis; and HE Philip J. Pierre, Prime Minister of St. Lucia

The 9th ALM Africa Summit, London 2024

Theme: Africa Unleashed: Navigating Disruptions, Enhancing Opportunities

Event Brief

The ALM Africa Summit is a premier annual program hosted by the African Leadership magazine since 2016. This gathering brings together policymakers, political and business leaders, diplomats, civil society leaders, thought leaders, and stakeholders from Africa, the UK, and around the world to engage in discussions on various issues related to the social, economic, and environmental sustainability of Africa. The Summit provides a platform for high-level networking, collaboration, and celebration of achievements in innovation, entrepreneurship, and development across the continent.

According to the Africa Governance and Development Outlook 2024 by the United Nations Development Programme, for 2024 to be an exemplary year for the African continent, leaders in government and business must address a complex set of domestic, regional, and international risks and challenges. These include global economic uncertainties, exacerbated by events such as the COVID-19 pandemic and geopolitical tensions like the Ukraine War, as well as issues such as climate change, economic inequalities, and debt crises, which now underscore the urgent need for concerted efforts to bolster Africa’s resilience and sustainable prosperity.

While forecasts from the IMF and Economic Intelligence Unit anticipate robust economic growth for Africa in 2024, positioning the continent as the second-fastest-growing major region with an average growth rate of 4 per cent, there are underlying challenges that need to be addressed, as identified by the British think-tank Chatham House.

The 2024 edition of the ALM Africa Summit aims to build on the successes of previous editions by advancing discussions and actions towards sustainable prosperity for Africa. Under the theme- ” Africa Unleashed: Navigating Disruptions, Enhancing Opportunities ” this edition will focus on mapping out concrete pathways for Africa’s sustainable progress and development, prioritizing stakeholders’ collaboration, public-private partnerships and cross-sectoral cooperation, and other opportunities in driving sustainable development.

Additionally, the 9^th ALM Africa Summit 2024 will provide a unique and valuable opportunity for forging new partnerships and alliances that would drive transformative change in Africa. Through structured networking sessions and matchmaking opportunities, participants will be able to identify synergies, share resources, and explore avenues for collaboration on joint initiatives. Moreover, the summit will provide a platform for showcasing innovative projects and best practices that have demonstrated tangible impact in advancing Africa’s development goals to inspire replication and scale-up of effective interventions across the continent.

The Africa Energy Leadership Awards, Houston 2024

The Africa Energy Leadership Awards– Houston 2024 billed for 8 May 2024 on the margins of the 2024 edition of the annual Offshore Technology Conference (OTC) in Houston – Texas, USA.

The ALM’s Africa Energy Leadership Awards– Houston 2024 is a prestigious recognition that celebrates the visionaries and innovators who are driving unprecedented growth and transformation across the continent’s energy sector. From the heart of Africa’s energy hubs to the forefront of global innovation, these leaders are reshaping the industry across all fronts, including oil and gas, renewable energy, power, and infrastructural development. The leaders have demonstrated an unwavering commitment to local content development while upholding stringent health, safety, and environmental standards, setting new benchmarks for sustainable business practices.

Following a merit-based screening and very rigorous vetting process by our Editorial Board, it is my distinct honour and pleasure to inform you of your selection as one of ALM’s Top 25 Local Content Development Champions 2024. Subsequent upon your emergence, you are therefore invited to receive the certificate of honour during Africa Energy Leadership Awards– Houston 2024 billed for 8 May 2024 on the margins of the 2024 edition of the annual Offshore Technology Conference (OTC) in Houston – Texas, the United States of America.

Furthermore, we extend an invitation for your participation in a special Interview Session, where all honorees will be featured in the Special June 2024 Edition of the African Leadership Magazine. This edition will be unveiled during the events in Houston, Texas, and distributed globally. Additionally, our partners from the South Carolina General Assembly and the Legislative Black Caucus will be in attendance to present special commendation awards to our esteemed listees.