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Meet The Keynote Speakers
Prof. Hakim Ben Hammouda
Professor Hakim Ben Hammouda is a Tunisian economist and former Minister of Finance. He has held senior roles at the UNDP, UNECA, WTO, and African Development Bank. A respected academic, he teaches international and development economics and has authored over 20...
Brian Kagoro
Brian Kagoro is a global justice activist, constitutional and economic relations lawyer, social entrepreneur and writer on Pan-Africanism. He is the Managing Director of Programmes at the Open Society Foundations and brings extensive experience in public sector...
Dion Chang
Dion Chang is a sought-after trend analyst and founder of Flux Trends which takes the unique view of “trends as business strategy.” He is a professional cage rattler, a strategic thinker, a keynote speaker, and a walking ideas bank. Flux Trends specialises in...
H.E. Yemi Osinbajo
H.E. Yemi Osinbajo is a lawyer, professor, and politician who served as the 14th vice president of Nigeria from 2015 to 2023. Throughout his time in public service, Professor Osinbajo played a key role in implementing various government initiatives and policies,...
Dr. Laila Iskander
Dr. Laila Iskander is a prominent figure in Egypt’s development landscape and has served as Minister of State for Urban Renewal and Informal Settlements in Egypt. She has worked with governmental and international agencies as well as with the private sector in the...
Arthur Mutambara
Arthur Mutambara is a robotics scientist, professor, and former deputy prime minister of Zimbabwe, currently serving as the director and full professor of the Institute for the Future of Knowledge at the University of Johannesburg. He is renowned for his expertise...
Mohsen Sarhan
Mohsen Sarhan is the CEO of the Egyptian Food Bank. He is a multi-award-winning nonprofit executive and published author, with over 20 years of public & business leadership experience. He holds graduate degrees from Harvard Kennedy School of Government and the...
Bisi Fayemi
Bisi Fayemi is a feminist activist, policy advocate, social change philanthropy practitioner and writer. She is the co-founder of the African Women's Development Fund (AWDF) and former first lady of Ekiti State in Nigeria. Bisi has used her voice to influence legal...
Ndidi Nwuneli
Ndidi Nwuneli is an expert on social innovation, African agriculture and nutrition, entrepreneurship and youth development. She is the CEO of the ONE Campaign. She has led the design and execution of high-impact initiatives focused on policy, strategy,...
Winnie Byanyima
Winnie Byanyima is a human rights activist, feminist and diplomat, currently serving as the executive director of UNAIDS and Under-Secretary-General of the United Nations. She led the establishment of the African Union Commission’s Directorate of Gender and...
2025 Programme
Day 1 – Academic Session
(27 July 2025)
Day 2 – Academic Session
(28 July 2025)
Day 1 – Main Conference
(29 July 2025)
Day 2 – Main Conference
(30 July 2025)
Day 3 – Main Conference
(31 July 2025)
Plenary Sessions
The African Philanthropy Conference is a collaborative platform which aims to create and curate a progressive agenda for philanthropy and social investment on the continent. Hosted as an annual convening, the conference has consistently grown attracting institutions and stakeholders such as practitioners, grassroots movements, academics, policy makers and donors.
Delegates interact through keynote addresses, plenary sessions, parallel dialogues and networking opportunities, which invite active participation, contribution and collaboration which will enrich individual and collective experiences for all.
Latest News
6th African Philanthropy Conference to Advance Sustainable Financing for the Majority World
The 6th African Philanthropy Conference (6th APC) will take place from Sunday 27 July to Thursday 31 July 2025 at the American University in Cairo (AUC), Egypt, under the theme: “Sustainable Financing for Development in the Majority World.” Hosted by the John D....
Statement on Safety and Preparations for the African Philanthropy Conference
We, the organisers and local partners of the Annual African Philanthropy Conference have noted the recent and ongoing developments in the Middle East and North Africa region. We are closely monitoring the situation as it develops in consultation with our local host...
Call for Nominations: African Philanthropy Lifetime Achievement Award
Now Open to the Public The African Philanthropy Conference is proud to announce that nominations for the prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award are now officially open to the public. This award honours individuals who have demonstrated exceptional dedication,...
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