Wednesday, 21st February 2024Venue: Future Africa Centre, University of Pretoria, South Africa |
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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 2024Venue: Future Africa Centre, University of Pretoria, South Africa |
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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
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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 2024Venue: Future Africa Centre, University of Pretoria, South Africa |
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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:
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12.00pm-1.00pm: | LUNCH |
1.00pm-3.00pm: | Workshop Sessions 2:
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3.00pm-3.15pm: | Short Break |
3.15pm-5.15pm | Panel Session 1: (CHOICE OF THREE PANEL IDEA REVIEWS)
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5.15pm-5.30pm: | Short Networking Break |
5.30pm-7.30pm | Panel Session 2: (CHOICE OF THREE PANEL IDEA REVIEWS)
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8.00pm-10.00pm | COCKTAIL DINNER: Networking, Building Relationships with role plays with experts |
Saturday, 24th February 2024Venue: Future Africa Centre, University of Pretoria, South Africa |
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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)
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12.00pm-1.00pm: | LUNCH |
1.00pm-3.00pm: | Panel Session 4: (CHOICE OF THREE PANEL IDEA REVIEWS)
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3.00pm-3.30pm: | Short Break |
3.30pm-5.30pm | Panel Session 5: (CHOICE OF THREE PANEL IDEA REVIEWS)
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8.00pm-11.00pm | GALA DINNER |
11.00pm-2.00am | Social Activity |
Sunday, 25th February 2024Venue: Future Africa Centre, University of Pretoria, South Africa |
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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 |