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Africa: Next Frontier for the Creative Economy
The digital and creative economies in Africa continue to expand. While the continent’s digital e
conomy is projected to grow six times by 2050 to over $700 billion, the creative artistic economy is especially explosive.
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What's Next for Impact Investing in Africa?
An estimated $4 trillion is needed annually from private investors to help finance development p
riorities and accelerate sustainable, inclusive growth around the world.
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Africa in the Driver’s Seat: The New Rush for Africa (Invite only)
With increasing trade and financial flows across the "global South," rising food and resource in
security in more developed markets, and the growing scramble for cobalt, lithium and other "rare earths", African countries are being courted on many sides f
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South Africa Tour Day Two (Invite only)
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South Africa Tour Day Two (Invite only)
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South Africa Tour Day One (Invite only)
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Reclaiming the Narrative: Redefining Womanhood in MEA (Invite only)
Despite popular narratives of repressive and exploitative attitudes toward women in the Middle E
ast and Africa, the region has experienced an unprecedented transformation in the last decade.
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The New Energy Order: A Shift Towards Renewables
Renewable energy is at the forefront of regional economic development in the Middle East and Afr
ica.
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Data and Disease: Detecting and Solving Global Health Threats (Invite only)
The growing prevalence of noncommunicable diseases (NCD)—such as cancer, diabetes, and cardiovas
cular disease—is increasing the burden on health systems in the Middle East and Africa.
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CNBC Reception (Invite only)
Please join leaders from CNBC and the Milken Institute to celebrate a successful Middle East and
Africa Summit with a private dinner at Cafe Milano Abu Dhabi, the celebrated outpost of the acclaimed Washington, DC, restaurant, offering handmade pastas,
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Unlocking Trillions: The Potential of an African Continental Trade Area
The Middle East and Africa (MEA) are perceived as a source of natural resources, rather than cen
ters for manufacturing, distribution, and technology.
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Wellness, Performance, and Longevity | Diet and Exercise: Choices Today for a Healthier Tomorrow
A healthy diet and regular exercise may often help control or delay health issues associated wit
h aging, such as high blood pressure or diabetes. Adult obesity rates currently exceed 30 percent throughout most of the Middle East and North Africa.
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