2025 Speakers
Vice President and Managing Director, ServiceNow Africa
Cheick Camara currently serves as the Vice President and Managing Director for ServiceNow Africa, where he drives growth and innovation across the continent.
Minister of Finance and Budget, Côte d’Ivoire
Appointed Minister of Economy and Finance on September 4th, 2019, Mr. Adama Coulibaly is a university lecturer.
Ambassador, South Sudan
Dr. Dicken is a distinguished diplomat and author best known for advocating for South Sudan's independence through self-determination.
Minister of Finance, Somalia
Minister of Finance of Somalia, leading critical reforms in public financial management, domestic revenue mobilization, and fiscal policy.
Deputy Chair, Department of Management, GW School of Business
Ayman El Tarabishy, Ph.D., is a distinguished teaching professor and Deputy Chair, Department of Management at GW's School of Business.
Founder and CEO, NGSER
Sébastien Ellepo is a visionary entrepreneur, founder, and CEO of NGSER (New Generation of Services).
Director, Diaspora Africans in Trade and Investment
Nnamdi Kalu Ezera is Director of the Diaspora Africans in Trade and Investment (DATI), an initiative to increase African trade.
Minister of Finance, Democratic Republic of Congo
Hon. Doudou Roussel Fwamba Likunde is the current Minister of Finance of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).
Vice President and Minister of Finance, Botswana
Ndaba Nkosinathi Gaolathe is a Botswana economist and politician, currently serving as Vice-President of Botswana and Minister of Finance.
Director of Research Technology Services, GW
At GW, Clark is pivotal in aligning IT operations with advancing research needs, overseeing high-performance computing systems while ensuring compliance.
Chairman, Orango Investment Corporation
Paulo Gomes is a distinguished investor, economist, and advisor with over 30 years of experience in sovereign and corporate advisory.
Governor, Central Bank of Barbados
A distinguished economist whose expertise spans the fields of economics, finance, and public policy.
Chairman, Global Solutions Institute
Mr. Grobmyer is a lawyer specializing in international and financial services law.
Chief Strategy Officer and Partner, Unified State Group; CEO, Nova Global Ventures
Christine Gulbranson is a distinguished technology and innovation executive with extensive experience transforming industries such as energy, AI and mobility.
Founder & CEO, Bhadala
Trailblazing leader in fintech, mobility, and emerging markets. A 2024 Echoing Green Fellowship Finalist and Young Global Leader of the World Economic Forum.
Managing Director, Shelter Afrique Development Bank
Thierno-Habib Hann, CFA is the Chief Executive Officer of Shelter Afrique, the Pan-African institution for housing.
Senior Director, SAIC
Bernard Height is a commissioned minister, military chaplain, business leader, motivationprenuer, saxophonist, leadership coach, soldier, and family man.
Former CFO, NNPCL
A seasoned senior executive with extensive experience in the oil and gas industry.
Vice Dean, GW School of Business
George Jabbour is the Vice Dean for Executive Education/Programs, Professor of Finance, and Director of the Master in Finance Programs at GW School of Business.
Founder and Managing Partner, Solomon Group, LLC
Johnson, a self-described "lawpreneur," leads a consulting and law firm specializing in social impact and legal services for minority and women entrepreneurs.
Minister of Economy, Planning, and Development, Côte d’Ivoire
Minister of Economy, Planning, and Development, Côte d’Ivoire
Founder & CEO, Collaborative Cash Flow Optimization (C2FO)
Sandy is the founder of C2FO, the largest working capital financing platform. He is also an active venture investor and serves on several corporate boards.
Chief Executive Officer, African Food Security
Alan Kessler, is the Chief Executive Officer of African Food Security.
Advisor to the CIO, S.K. Hart Management
As a member of the Semnani family, Bauback Bobby Kia, is Advisor to the CIO for S.K. Hart Management.
Minister of Digital Transition and Digitization, Côte d’Ivoire
Ibrahim Kalil Konate is an Ivorian political figure and technocrat.
Founding Partner, TSG Advocates
Chase brings a multidisciplinary approach to advocacy on behalf of U.S. and international clients.
Professor of International Business and International Affairs, George Washington University
Cabinet Secretary, National Treasury and Economic Planning, Kenya
John Mbadi is the Cabinet Secretary (CS) for The National Treasury and Economic Planning.