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PRESIDENTIAL & MINISTERIAL SUMMIT<\/span><\/h2>
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Mr. Hakainde Hichilema<\/strong>
\nPresident of the Republic of Zambia
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Hon. Douglas M Syakalima MP<\/strong>
\nMinister of Education
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Hon. Felix C Mutati MP<\/strong>
\nMinister of Technology & Science<\/small><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>

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Innovation Africa is back \u2013 responsive to the pandemic-induced disruption, focussing on Africa\u2019s digital transformation and bringing innovation amongst young Africans to the fore. The 10th<\/sup> anniversary edition of the summit is held under the patronage<\/strong><\/a> of the Government of the Republic of Zambia and led by the President, Mr. Hakainde Hichilema.<\/p>\n

Major multilateral education projects, skills development and the continent\u2019s upsurge in investment in ICT for education will feature strongly in Africa\u2019s number one high-level ministerial forum where industry partners enjoy pre-scheduled meetings with senior government officials from over 40 countries.<\/p>\n<\/div>

The opening of the summit will include a Presidential forum, followed by ministerial Q & A sessions and two full afternoons of one-to-one meetings between leading education and ICT solution providers and the decision makers from government.<\/p>\n

Africa is now witnessing the largest ever investments into education, digital skills transformation, ICT infrastructure, edtech procurement and teacher professional development. Government\u2019s implementing over $3 billion of multilateral education projects will be participating to present their strategies and procurement plans. All supported by the full force of the host country and its desire to ensure Innov<\/span>ation<\/span> Africa<\/span> 2022<\/span><\/strong> achieves record ministerial attendance.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

\u201cOn behalf of Canon, I would like to thank each one of you for giving us the opportunity to attend innovation Africa and thank you for the great organisation, the effort you did and how professional you are. I can even see the improvement in organizing this event from last year.
\nIt\u2019s always a pleasure working with you and seeing you all.\u201d<\/span><\/em>
\nIslam Salama<\/strong> –\u00a0Regional Specialist for Corporate Communications, Canon<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

\u201cInnovation Africa provided a great opportunity to meet with senior stakeholders and to understand their needs and challenges first-hand.
\nExcellent experience. We look forward to next year.\u201d<\/span><\/em>
\nChristine Nasserghodsi<\/strong> –\u00a0Partner, Mirai Partners<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

Pre-Scheduled Ministerial Meetings<\/span><\/h2>
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\u201cInnovation Africa was such a pleasure, a formidable team that arranged an awesome conference in Ghana. It was great to deal with such competent professionals that assisted with deliverables and making the conference an unforgettable experience for Adapt IT. From pre-event arrangements, conference set-up and deliverables, every aspect of the event was excellent. A 5-star rating for the Brains team!\u201d
\n<\/span><\/em>Amanda Gibbs<\/strong> – Head of Marketing, Adapt IT<\/strong><\/p><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>

Innovation Africa stands alone in the agenda being structured around pre-scheduled meetings between industry partners and their chosen government and organisation preferences. The Covid pandemic has left us all yearning to return to human interaction and Innovation Africa is the preeminent summit for one-to-one engagement.<\/p>\n

The previous Innovation Africa witnessed over 60 \u2018resource\u2019 meeting tables where over a thousand meetings took place. These resources being African ministries, universities, multilateral agencies and development partners. Industry partners book meetings in advance through the online scheduling system, creating their own dedicated meeting agenda for the forum.<\/p>\n

Over 250 ministers and government officials, from across Africa, will participate in the summit, counting Innovation Africa as the essential event to attend to meet with their counterparts, industry leaders, education and technology solution providers.<\/p>\n

AfricanBrains is working closely with the most Government of Zambia to maximize ministerial attendance and fulfil our promise of delivering highlevel pre-scheduled meetings for all participants.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

\u201cAnother great event. Super organised, great array of Ministers representing so many African nations.\u201d<\/span><\/em>
\nHelen Wroe<\/strong> –\u00a0Sales Director, Stephen Austin and Sons<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

Summit Content<\/span><\/h2>
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Key content to be addressed at Innov<\/span>ation<\/span> Africa<\/span> 2022<\/span><\/strong> will include:<\/p>\n