Wednesday,  21st February 2024

Venue: Future Africa Centre, University of Pretoria, South Africa
7.00-9.00am: Registration and Video Presentation on African Continental Free Trade Area and its impact in Africa
9.00-9.45am: Opening Keynote Address: One Africa: Building a Borderless Africa through Trade and Investment in Africa’s Youth Population – Challenges and Opportunities
9.45-10.15am: Short Break
10.15am-6.00pm: Site visits to youth-run businesses and community projects with packed lunch
  *FREE TIME FOLLOWING SITE VISITS, DINNER NOT PROVIDED*

Thursday,  22nd February 2024

Venue: Future Africa Centre, University of Pretoria, South Africa
7.00-8.30am: Registration
8.30-9.00am: Welcome Address by the Minister of Youth, South Africa
9.00-9.45am: Opening Keynote Address: A New Dawn in Africa – Increasing Youth Participation and Engagement for Successful Implementation of the AfCFTA
9.45am-10.15am: Presentation of YALDA Youth Perspectives on the Need for a Free Movement, Trade and Services Across Africa
10.15am-10.30am: Short Break
10.30am-11.00am: i-Boot Camp Introductory speeches
  1. Platinum sponsors
  2. i-Boot Camp partner(s)
11.00am-11.30am: Making the most of the YALDA i-Boot Camp, Progress Updates and Targets
11.30am-1.00pm Plenary Seminar 1:  Trade 101: Understanding the AfCFTA and its Impact on a Continental Level Business Growth
1.00pm-2.00pm: LUNCH
2.00pm-3.30pm Plenary Seminar 2: Leveraging AfCFTA and ICT to raise capital across the continent
3.30pm-3.45pm Short Break
3.45pm-5.15pm Plenary Seminar 3: What if it is just too hard: keys to building your emotional intelligence for success  
5.15pm-7.00pm Plenary Seminar 4:   Fast tracking AfCFTA implementation in your country taking youth into consideration: proven tools to engage policy makers and other stakeholders
8.00pm-10.00pm SOUTH AFRICAN WELCOME DINNER AND CULTURAL EXCHANGE

Friday, 23rd February 2024

Venue: Future Africa Centre, University of Pretoria, South Africa
7.00-8.45am: Registration
9.00am-9.45am: Friday Keynote Address:  Exploring Innovation and Technology to Drive One Africa through AfCFTA
9.45-10.00am: Short Break
10.00am-12.00pm: Workshop Sessions 1:
  1. Idea Labs
  2. Finalisation of Presentations
12.00pm-1.00pm: LUNCH
1.00pm-3.00pm: Workshop Sessions 2:
  1. Idea Labs
  2. Finalisation of Presentations
3.00pm-3.15pm: Short Break
3.15pm-5.15pm Panel Session 1: (CHOICE OF THREE PANEL IDEA REVIEWS)
  1. Tourism and Hospitality ideas
  2. Environment Impact ideas
  3. Education and Academia ideas
5.15pm-5.30pm: Short Networking Break
5.30pm-7.30pm Panel Session 2: (CHOICE OF THREE PANEL IDEA REVIEWS)
  1. Government, Politics and Civil Service ideas
  2. Consumer Goods and Services ideas
  3. Sports and Outdoor activities ideas
8.00pm-10.00pm COCKTAIL DINNER: Networking, Building Relationships with role plays with experts 

Saturday, 24th February 2024

Venue: Future Africa Centre, University of Pretoria, South Africa
7.00-8.45am: Registration
9.00am-9.45am: Saturday Keynote Address: Meeting the Continent’s Skills and Human Resource Deficit: Opportunities for Youth-Run Businesses
9.45-10.00am: Short Break
10.00am-12.00pm: Panel Session 3: (CHOICE OF THREE PANEL IDEA REVIEWS)
  1. Technology and Infrastructure ideas
  2. Legal Services and Human Rights ideas
  3. Media, Entertainment, Arts and Culture ideas
12.00pm-1.00pm: LUNCH
1.00pm-3.00pm: Panel Session 4: (CHOICE OF THREE PANEL IDEA REVIEWS)
  1. Public Health and Medicine ideas
  2. Financial Services ideas
  3. Agriculture ideas
3.00pm-3.30pm: Short Break
3.30pm-5.30pm Panel Session 5: (CHOICE OF THREE PANEL IDEA REVIEWS)
  1. Mining and Resources ideas
  2. Human Development ideas
  3. Advertising, Marketing, Public relations ideas
8.00pm-11.00pm GALA DINNER
11.00pm-2.00am Social Activity

Sunday, 25th February 2024

Venue: Future Africa Centre, University of Pretoria, South Africa
7.30-8.30am: Registration
8.30am-9.00am: Networking and Reflections
9.00-10.00am: Closing of i-Boot Camp Keynote Address: Champion of Good Deeds: Positioning Your Business to Maximally Leverage the Benefits of the AfCFTA
10.00am-11.00am: Brief presentations of top proposals from each sector
11.00am-11.15am: Short Break
11.15am-11.30am: Delegates Complete Online i-Boot Camp Evaluations 
11.30am-12.30am: Awards Ceremony and Prize Giving
12.30pm-1.00pm: Closing Speeches and Vote of Thanks
1.00pm-5.00pm: Optional Resources Fair