AFRICA NXT
We continue to be committed to fostering collaboration and providing a platform that gives voice to diverse ideas. With this goal in mind, annually we invite the community to contribute to AfricaNXT programming.
2022 THEME
THE NEXT 10 YEARS :: REIMAGINING OUR APPROACH TO INNOVATION. RENEWING OUR COLLECTIVE COMMITMENT TO AFRICA’S PROSPERITY.
For the 2022 edition of AfricaNXT we are tasking ourselves, our speakers and attendees to reimagine what’s possible, to rethink our approach to innovation and to radically collaborate. We believe in the power of us gathering with purpose and understand the opportunity before us, to collectively build the Africa we want.
EVENT SUBMISSIONS CLOSE: 14, NOVEMBER 2021
SESSION FORMATS
Panel
Typically featuring one moderator and up to four industry experts who represent different perspectives and opinions in a given area, panels make for lively discussions. All panels must include a female panelist.
• 60 minutes
• Capacity: 80 – 175 (seating configuration ensures proper social-distancing)
• 5 Speaker max (including moderator)
Masterclass
Led by expert facilitators, master-classes provide in-depth learning experiences to attendees in a scaled down, “real talk” format. Think less ‘long lecture’ and more extended ‘Question & Answer’ session.
• 75 minutes
• Capacity: 40 (seating configuration ensures proper social-distancing)
• 2 Educator max
Skillshare
In-depth classroom style workshops focused on practical skill building, Skillshares help attendees gain more expertise in their particular area of interest. Skillshares are taught by advanced level professionals.
• 90-120 minutes
• Capacity: 40 (seating configuration ensures proper social-distancing)
• 2 Educator max
Book Reading
Interactive session that enables authors and attendees to explore themes present in the author’s work. Book readings give attendees the rare opportunity to be in direct dialogue with notable authors to gain insights and garner best-practices.
• 60 minutes
• Capacity: 30 (seating configuration ensures proper social-distancing)
• 2 Speaker max
Podcast
Podcasters host their shows live in front of the AfricaNXT attendees. This live audience format allows for interactive discussions with hosts, guests and attendees.
• 60 minutes
• Capacity: 40 (seating configuration ensures proper social-distancing)
• 4 Speaker max (including host)
Film Screening
Premieres of shorts, feature films, episodic or extended reality projects by African filmmakers. Each screening is coupled with a dynamic Q+A to foster connectivity and collaboration.
• Screening Time Varies
• Capacity: 75 (seating configuration ensures proper social-distancing)
• 3 Speaker max
Meetup
Attendees are always looking for new ideas and an opportunity to create essential connections. Our virtual meetups are a wonderful way to engage with the global African/Diaspora community. Ecosystem stakeholders serve as your hosts to facilitate spirited dialogue and meaningful connections.
• 90 minutes
• Capacity: 20 (virtual breakout room)
• NO formal speakers
