Participants and experts will drive IMPACT in the YAIS Innovation Labs. Browse this year’s selection below.
Experts will present a challenge case study from their work to solve with participants. Participants will pinpoint root causes, identify project goals, and draft approach and implementation strategies.
Deliverables presented to experts to provide feedback and assess each solution's feasibility.
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Agri-Business
Speaker: Amanda Turner-Ege
“Impact Investing in Agriculture”
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Entrepreneurship
Speaker: Augustine Degorl II
“Mastering the Path: Strategies for Entrepreneurial Excellence”
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Technology
Speaker: Sitoyo Lopokoiyit & Epimack Mbeteni
”M-PESA: Shaping the Digital Future of Africa”
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Finance
Speaker: Nasim Devji
“Innovate to Include: Pioneering Tech Solutions for Financial Access in East Africa”
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Public Health & Research
Speaker: Dr. Bamba Gaye
“Pioneering Health Research for Africa's Future”
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Fashion
Speaker: Maysa Shems
”Africa At The Fashion Forefront: Building Global Influence Through Bridging Tradition And Innovation”
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Climate & Sustainability
Speaker: Soraya Hosni
“Seeds of Change: Sustainability and Empowering African Farming Communities”
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Consulting
Speaker: Alice Malongte
“Entering the Digital Market as an African SME - The case of STRATEGIES!”
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Gender Equity
Speaker: Mariama Keita-Thiero
“Equity in Action: Addressing FGM and Gender Violence with Impactful Strategies"
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Politics & Governance
Speaker: Madame Kah Walla
“Reshaping Africa's Political Future”
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Economic Transformation
Speaker: Euler Bropleh
“Revolutionizing Africa’s Digital Economy"
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Content Creation
Speaker: Grace Amaku
“Africa in the Digital Spotlight: Shaping Global Narratives Through Content Innovation”
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Storytelling & Journalism
Speaker: Tina Charisma
“The Charisma Effect: Strategies for Personal and Professional Growth”