Forbes has announced that the first-ever Under 30 Summit Africa will take place in Botswana from April 24-29, bringing together 600 people for mentoring, networking, and crucial discussions on sustainability, innovation, and entrepreneurship.
The six-day event will bring together Botswana business leaders, government officials, venture capitalists, and business role models, as well as the world’s most influential young entrepreneurs and innovators, to foster entrepreneurship locally and network with like-minded innovators who are changing business around the world.
Starting in Gaborone, Botswana’s capital, participants will be able to immerse themselves in the country’s culture and sample the music and food of local entertainers and chefs. Attendees will go to Chobe National Park, the world’s biggest elephant sanctuary, for a fully-programmed agenda centred on sustainability halfway through the event.
“We’re excited to bring the Under 30 Summit to Africa for the first time, with the continent’s growth set to play a driving role in the global economy over the course of the 21st century,” said Randall Lane, chief content officer for Forbes. “We are especially excited to bring together the world’s top young entrepreneurs in Botswana, not only one of the world’s most beautiful countries but one which is poised to become a global hub for innovation and startup acceleration.”
