Kofi Annan Award CoLab: Partnering for Global Impact, Hands-on co-creation session

Summary: 

An in depth interactive session with leading innovators in Africa on how Europe and Africa work together to scale high-impact innovation solutions.

With a rapidly growing population, shifting climate patterns, and rising demand for sustainable food systems, Africa is emerging as a global frontier for innovation and investment. Powered by digital solutions and entrepreneurial energy, the continent offers vital lessons—and opportunities—for building resilient, inclusive, and sustainable futures.

This interactive workshop builds on the morning’s panel discussion, Bridging Continents: Co-creating Innovations in Africa, and invites participants to move from conversation to co-creation. Facilitated by leading African entrepreneurs at the forefront of AgriTech innovation, this session will dive into how Africa and Europe can collaborate to scale high-impact innovation.

Together, we’ll explore what it takes to connect ecosystems, unlock new forms of capital, and how technology is impacting modernization. Expect meaningful dialogue, cross-cultural insight, and action-oriented takeaways.

Key topics of the workshop:

• Cultural Intelligence in Entrepreneurship: Navigating diverse business landscapes and building trust across ecosystems

• Technology Intelligence: Exploring synergies in AI, AgriTech, and FinTech between Africa and Europe

• Unlocking Capital: Creating sustainable and inclusive investment channels that serve both continents

Why Attend?

• Learn and collaborate with cutting-edge innovators from Africa

• Gain cross-continental insights for scaling impactful ventures

• Contribute to shaping a more resilient and connected entrepreneurial future