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In this episode we unpack the Future Of FoodTech & Sustainability in Africa.
Moderated by Neanda Salvaterra this panel recorded at Africa Tech Summit Connects uncovers how technology is driving sustainability, yields and reducing food waste. This change is driven by a host of African innovators utilising IoT, blockchain, hydroponics and biotech.

With AgriTech becoming "the new Fintech" (Eleni Gabre-Madhin) investment into the sector is growing through new funds, VC and angel investors, with insights from Bluemoon Ethiopia and Twiga Foods.

Featuring:
Neanda Salvaterra (Africa Tech Summit)
Dr Eleni Gabre-Madhin (BlueMoon Ethiopia)
Caine Wanjau (Twiga Foods)

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EP9: Future Of FoodTech & Sustainability -  With Neanda Salvaterra, Twiga Foods & Bluemoon Ethiopia

Listen to a live panel on "Stablecoins in Africa: Stability & Innovation Powering Digital Payments" recorded live at Africa Tech Summit Nairobi. Visit our website for more details and future events: www.africatechsummit.com.

Victoria Calmon - Head of Marketing and Communications at Mento Labs

Daniel Kimotho - Ecosystem and Strategic Partnerships at Celo Foundation

Sebastien Piolat - Business Development Director for Web3 at Opera

and moderated by Duncan Muchangi - Head of Business Development at Fonbnk.

The panelists explore challenges and opportunities in the adoption of stablecoins across the continent, financial literacy, accessibility, and the current reliance on mobile money systems. Sharing insights into prevalent use cases for stablecoins — like savings, payments, and remittances— and highlight the role of emerging technologies in bridging gaps within traditional financial systems. The discussion covers the importance of partnerships and the ecosystem required for stablecoin growth, as well as exciting projections for the future where traditional banking systems may evolve into a more decentralized financial landscape.

EP33: Stablecoins in Africa: Stability & Innovation Powering Digital Payments

Africa Tech Summit Connects is a digital series of podcasts and webinars sharing insights from across the African tech ecosystem.

In this episode leading tech investors Ido Sum – Partner at TLcom Capital and Kenza Lahlou – Managing Partner at Outlierz Ventures share survival strategies, fundraising, and opportunities in the current downturn for tech ventures across Africa.

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EP1: Survival strategies in a downturn for African tech ventures / TLCom Capital / Outlierz Ventures

Africa Tech Summit Connects is a digital series of podcasts and webinars sharing insights from across the African tech scene.

In this episode we unpack Nigeria’s tech opportunity in a crisis. The conversation shares insights with Kola Aina – Partner at Ventures Platform Hub and Vivian Nwakah CEO & Founder of Medsaf as they explore opportunities, funding, partnerships and pivoting in the current climate.

EP2: Nigeria's Tech Opportunity In A Crisis - Kola Aina/Ventures Platform & Vivian Nwakah/Medsaf

Africa Tech Summit Connects is an online series sharing insights from across the African tech ecosystem.  

In this episode Tamer Azer Principal at Sawari Ventures shares insights on North Africa’s tech powerhouse, shining a spotlight on the Egyptian tech scene, leading sectors, investing and his own experiences of venture building.

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EP3: Spotlight on the Egyptian tech scene with Tamer Azer from Sawari Ventures

Africa Tech Summit Connects is an online series sharing insights from across the African tech ecosystem.

In this episode we take a look at the relationship between China and Africa in tech. Wody Keita from Africa Tech Summit is joined by Luuk Eliens from XNode and Dean H. Diabaté from Alibaba Group who share insights between China & Africa, specifically looking at innovation, trade and investment differences and how ventures can build and scale ventures in China.

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EP4: China and Africa – innovation and learning through technology with Alibaba Group / XNode

Africa Tech Summit Connects is an online series sharing insights from across the African tech scene.

In this episode, we catch up with Jihan Abass, the inspiring founder of Kenyan insurtech startup, Griffin Insurance and how a simple interaction led her on a mission to digitise insurance in Africa. We also unpack fundraising, investor bias, and the challenges overcome to build a growing tech business in Kenya with further expansion coming.

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EP5: Insurtech in Africa - deep dive with Jihan Abass founder of Kenyan insurtech Griffin Insurance

Africa Tech Summit Connects is an online series sharing insights from across the African tech scene.

In this FoodTech in Africa episode, we speak with Simon Hazell, Co-founder of South African food tech startup Inseco, who is monetizing organic food waste to deliver sustainable proteins using insects.

We also unpack food security and the need for sustainable waste management to feed a growing population in Africa and across the globe.

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EP6: FoodTech in Africa - Inseco monetise food waste to deliver sustainable proteins with insects

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In this episode we have a deep dive into Fintech in Nigeria and Kenya and building a pan-African digital bank and delivering mobile lending and financial services across the continent with Chijioke Dozie CEO of Carbon.

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EP7: Fintech in Africa - Building a pan-African digital bank with Chijioke Dozie CEO of Carbon

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In this episode we take a deep dive into Africa’s Digital Infrastructure and why the cloud, cables and affordable connectivity are critical for pan-African growth.

Moderated by Boko Inyundo from DLA Piper this panel session recorded at Africa Tech Summit Connects also takes and a look at Ethiopia, Google Android in Africa, DLA Piper's insights across the continent and what Liquid Telecom are doing from Cape to Cairo to drive connectivity.

Featuring:
Boko Inyundo (DLA Piper)
Mariam Abdullahi (Google)
Honourable Ahmedin Mohammed Ahmed (State Minister, ICT and Digital Transformation Sector, Government of Ethiopia)
Mike Conradi (DLA Piper)
Ben Roberts (Liquid Telecom)

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EP8 -  Connectivity in Africa -  Cloud, cables & connectivity with industry leaders

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EP33: Stablecoins in Africa: Stability & Innovation Powering Digital Payments

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