The organisers of TEDGlobal 2017 have announced the speaker program for its Arusha, Tanzania, event scheduled to held from August 27-30. Kenyans Eric Mibuari, Kamau Gachigi, Kisilu Musya, Nabila Alibhai and Washington Wachira are all featured on the speaker list.
TEDGlobal 2017 marks TED’s first official return to Africa in 10 years, and will feature roughly 40 speakers sharing ideas in the form of short, powerful talks that last 18 minutes or less. The theme of the event is "Builders. Truth-Tellers. Catalysts."
"Africa has experienced spectacular economic, demographic and creative growth, and has made exciting progress toward its rightful place in the world. Yet, many African nations are beset by challenges, and the stakes have never been higher. As populations continue to surge, both opportunity and danger are rising," sites TEDGlobal.
The organisers continue: "At TEDGlobal 2017, we’ll bring together an incredible group of speakers, who can collectively help shape how this plays out. Dreamers and doers. Technologists and entrepreneurs. Business leaders and creatives. The event ten years ago felt like history in the making. The ideas and connections forged then have had untold impact. We want to reignite those sparks and invite anyone passionate about the future of Africa, and the future of the world to come and be part of something special."
Among other speakers at the event includes: Paul Kagame (President of the Republic of Rwanda), OluTimehin Adegbeye (Writer and activist), Qudus Onikeku (Dancer, choreographer), Gus Casely-Hayford (Cultural historian), Meron Estefanos (Refugee activist), Kingsley Moghalu (Political economist) and George Steinmetz, an Aerial photographer.
TEDGlobal 2017 marks TED’s first official return to Africa in 10 years, and will feature roughly 40 speakers sharing ideas in the form of short, powerful talks that last 18 minutes or less. The theme of the event is "Builders. Truth-Tellers. Catalysts."
"Africa has experienced spectacular economic, demographic and creative growth, and has made exciting progress toward its rightful place in the world. Yet, many African nations are beset by challenges, and the stakes have never been higher. As populations continue to surge, both opportunity and danger are rising," sites TEDGlobal.
The organisers continue: "At TEDGlobal 2017, we’ll bring together an incredible group of speakers, who can collectively help shape how this plays out. Dreamers and doers. Technologists and entrepreneurs. Business leaders and creatives. The event ten years ago felt like history in the making. The ideas and connections forged then have had untold impact. We want to reignite those sparks and invite anyone passionate about the future of Africa, and the future of the world to come and be part of something special."
Among other speakers at the event includes: Paul Kagame (President of the Republic of Rwanda), OluTimehin Adegbeye (Writer and activist), Qudus Onikeku (Dancer, choreographer), Gus Casely-Hayford (Cultural historian), Meron Estefanos (Refugee activist), Kingsley Moghalu (Political economist) and George Steinmetz, an Aerial photographer.
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