Each year, Columbia University's Business School hosts its annual Columbia Africa Conference (CAC), previously known as the Africa Economic Forum (AEF). The 21st CAC is set to take place on October 25th-26th, 2024, at the Columbia University Business School campus, located at 645 West 130th Street, New York.
Dr. Imodoye Abioro stands out as one of the few entrepreneurs in Nigeria's healthcare sector trained in both medicine and technology and he's on a mission to bridge both worlds. As the visionary co-founder of Healthbotics, Abioro spent the past four years revolutionizing Nigeria's healthcare system by connecting hospitals to blood banks, particularly hospitals in remote areas.
In recent years, an increased number of companies and streaming platforms have turned their attention to the billion-dollar African animation industry. Shows like Cartoon Network’s "Garbage Boy and Trash Can'' released in 2022, "Supa Team 4" released on Netflix in 2023, and "Iwájú'' released on Disney+ in February, exemplify how companies are collaborating with local African creators to produce original stories, fostering a shift toward authentic African storytelling.
CEOs, Heads of State, Ministers, investors and U.N. leaders will be joined by stars of music, sport and film for an exclusive two-day forum on Africa’s future.
After a 4-year hiatus due to the pandemic, FACE Africa hosted its 12th annual WASH gala in New York City, welcoming more than 250 national and international guests, on Saturday, March 25th. This year's in-person event has already raised nearly $150,000 through ticket sales, live donations, and sponsorships.
