Tuesday, 13 May 2025 | 14:00 - 14:50
Bridging Continents: Co-creating Innovations in Africa
This thought-provoking session explores the transformative potential of Africa–Austria collaboration through the lens of African startups leveraging AI, IoT, and digital tools to revolutionize agriculture.
With a rapidly growing population, shifting climate patterns, and an urgent need for sustainable food systems, Africa stands at the forefront of global agritech innovation. But how can Europe and Africa collaborate to scale high-impact solutions—while ensuring sustainability, inclusivity, and shared value?
In honoring the legacy of Kofi Annan and the vision behind the KAAIA initiative ( Kofi Annan Award for Innovation in Africa), this session highlights key insights and business opportunities for European investors, entrepreneurs, and ecosystem leaders ready to engage with Africa’s agritech boom.
**Why Attend?
**For Entrepreneurs: Discover how African-led agritech innovation is reshaping food systems—and how cross-continental partnerships can unlock new growth.
For Investors: Explore high-growth startups and actionable collaboration pathways in Africa’s expanding landscape.
For Leaders (NGO, Public Sector, Corporates): Learn how cross-sector collaboration can drive sustainable impact and food security in a globalized world.
6 speakers
Innovation Manager WFP Innovation Accelerator - Africa Programmes
World Food Programme
FRESH Networks
Amini
Chip Chip
Austrian Development Agency