Anzisha Prize Very Young Entrepreneur Education & Acceleration Summit
Join us for the Anzisha Prize Very Young Entrepreneur Education & Acceleration Summit that will explore and celebrate excellence and new approaches in youth entrepreneurship support. Educators, investors, entrepreneurs and other stakeholders from across Africa will gather for the Summit in Cape Town.
A packed schedule will allow delegates to delve deeper into youth entrepreneurship and see the important work of very young entrepreneurs and the ecosystem that supports their efforts.
Why should you come?
The Anzisha Prize Very Young Entrepreneur Education & Acceleration Summit is an opportunity for delegates to celebrate 10 years of the Anzisha Prize and to delve deeper into youth entrepreneurship. The summit will explore topical issues surrounding youth entrepreneurship on the continent. We will share past achievements from the program, celebrate current successes and look for next steps in amplifying a future that encourages young people to choose entrepreneurship.
Who should attend?
You should register for this event if you are:
- In high-school or tertiary education, and want to meet people and explore approaches to developing entrepreneurial mindsets and skills.
- In the entrepreneur support sector, and want to understand the rationale and approaches for “investing younger”.
- In the corporate space, and are looking for how best to invest in the development of entrepreneurship talent from a young age.
- In the policy or public sector, and want to explore ideas for policy reform that could encourage more very young entrepreneurship activity.
- In the media, and want to find stories and meet people at the forefront of this work.
- Interested in the future of economic prosperity, and the role of education and entrepreneurship in contributing to it.
- Someone who wants to learn from other parts of Africa, not just South Africa – as the speakers will come from across the continent.
The Anzisha Prize Program: Celebrating 10 years of championing very young entrepreneurs
It has been 10 years of supporting and celebrating very young African entrepreneurs and we've amassed some great partners whose visions have merged with ours of showcasing the very best of Africa's youngest entrepreneurs.
As we look back on our shared achievements with our fellows, Anzisha partners and friends, our excitement for the future is palpable. The road ahead is an exciting one and we say 'Sankofa' in the Ghanaian language Twi which means "We have the capacity to revisit the past and extract knowledge and wisdom that we need to remake the future".
Our work will continue to delve deeper and champion the importance of youth entrepreneurship on the continent. Join us as we celebrate 10 years of Anzisha: Looking back to move forward.
Summary Schedule
9:00 AM - 9:30 AM: Registration
9:30 AM - 12:00 PM:
- Welcome address - Vice President, Anzisha Prize
- Sankofa Panel Discussion
- It Starts With You Campaign Launch
- Research Paper presentations
- Keynote Address - Anzisha Fellow
- Anzisha Prize winners announcement
12:00 PM - 13:00 PM:
13:00 PM - 15:00 PM:
- Brainsharing Session
- Winners Panel
- Closing remarks
