Collaborative Leadership:
Bridging Sectors for Sustainable Development in Africa
10th October, 2024 | 10AM (WAT)
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Why Attend?
This year’s Breakfast Dialogue is aimed at celebrating the ingenuity, courage, and resilience of changemakers driving transformation across various sectors, including technology, health, climate and education. The conference will spotlight innovative interventions, amplify underrepresented voices, and equip participants with knowledge to fund and sustain their innovations. It will explore how innovation can shape systems, advocacy can influence policy, and leadership can redefine power.
Who Should Attend?
The conference will convene a multi-stakeholder audience inclusive of public, private and social sector leaders. We are pleased to invite: Social entrepreneurs and social innovators, Young entrepreneurs and startup founders, University and polytechnic students, National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) Members, Policymakers and government officials, Non-profit leaders, Media, Youth advocates, Business professionals, Tech and creative professionals, Industry experts, Investors, Development partners, etc.
Event Highlights (2017-2023)
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Shared Purpose
Flashback to The 7th Breakfast Dialogue
Look back at some of the best moments from the 7th Breakfast Dialogue 2023. The event brought together development enthusiasts and industry leaders working to create positive change across Africa.
Meet The Voices of Change
Hear from the innovators, advocates, and leaders shaping Africa's future.
Keynote Address
Ricardo Michel
Co-Chief Executive Officer, The Palladium Group
The keynote address is expected to highlight the essence of collaborative leadership and its pivotal role in addressing the multifaceted challenges faced by the continent, while also fostering sustainable development. The keynote speaker will highlight the imperative of collaborative leadership as a catalyst for driving transformative change across Africa, shed light on the benefits that emerge when diverse stakeholders collaborate , and offer practical insights and strategies for fostering successful collaboration among the public, private, and social sectors and between the North and the South. Ultimately, the keynot e speech seeks to inspire conference attendees to embrace collaborative leadership as a cornerstone of sustainable development.
Panel Conversation: Collaboration for Impactful Outcomes
The session will explore how collaboration in the public, private, and social sectors can drive sustainable development in Africa. We will highlight success stories and discuss the challenges, barriers to effective collaboration and strategies for building resilient partnerships that drive sustainable development outcomes in Africa.
Susan Davis
Equitable Philanthropy Advisor
Aline Varre
Director of Strategy and Business Development PIND Foundation
Thelma Ekiyor-Solanke
Chairperson, Philanthropy and Impact Investing (NPO), Nigeria
Victor Otieno Odhiambo
Regional Director, Ashoka East Africa
Bankole Oloruntoba
CEO, Nigeria Climate Innovation Center
Level Up (Masterclass)
Session One: Connect. Collaborate. Create: Your Masterclass on Collaboration.
This masterclass explores the power of cross-sectoral partnerships in driving sustainable development and creating meaningful impact. Participants will gain insights into the principles, strategies, and best practices for fostering collaboration between governments, businesses, civil society, and local communities, and will learn how to navigate the complexities of partnership development, leverage diverse resources and expertise, and maximize collective efforts to achieve sustainable development goals.
Nneka Okekearu
Session Two: From Red to Green: Mastering Financial Sustainability Strategies.
This class will explore the importance of diversifying funding sources beyond traditional methods. We will discuss alternative options such as crowdfunding, angel investors, venture capital, grants, government assistance programs etc. The class will explore practical strategies for achieving long-term financial sustainability through case studies and practical examples to illustrate key principles and inspire actionable insights for participants.
Okoye Francis
PhD, ACA
Isoken Aruede
SPECIAL FEATURE: Deal Room
The 2024 Breakfast Dialogue will feature a ‘Deal Room’ - a dynamic initiative which will be spearheaded by the African Venture Philanthropy Alliance (AVPA). This will serve as a platform for non-profits and social enterprises to pitch their innovations to potential funders, facilitating opportunities for funding and partnerships. CLICK HERE to participate in the Deal Room.
Gallery
A look back at inspiring moments from past events.
Our Partners
We are grateful for the support of our partners who make this event possible.
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