AFRICAN
FAMILY BUSINESS
CONFERENCE
4 days
26-29 APRIL 2021
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AFRICAN FAMILY BUSINESS conference
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Annual African Family Business Conference
UKAMA
In the Shona language there is a broader concept than ubuntu, ukama, which means relatedness—relatedness to the entire cosmos.
There is a Shona saying, “Ukama igasva, hunozadzikiswa nekudya” which means relationships are hardly complete until you share a meal.
1st ANNUAL
AFRICAN family business
conference
Join us in April 2021 for another of many firsts for African Family Business as African Family Firms bring you the 1st ever annual African Family Business Conference.
This conference, offers the opportunity for African Family Businesses and their stakeholders, to share their knowledge and experience and to contribute to the ecosystem of African Family Business management and governance, Past, Present and Future. The aims of the conference are to:
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Explore the Foundations of Family Business in Africa
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Look at the Current status of Family Businesses in Africa through the lense of Next Generations
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Shine a light on the Future of African Family Businesses and the ecosystems and stakeholders who support them.
pronounced (Ooo.Khaaa.Maaa)
In the Shona language there is a broader concept than ubuntu, ukama, which means relatedness—relatedness to the entire cosmos.
There is a Shona saying, “Ukama igasva, hunozadzikiswa nekudya” which means relationships are hardly complete until you share a meal.
Why “UKAMA”? When we work together, we get more done and we create a strong and sustainable relationship. 2021 is about focusing on the relationships and thread that runs through African Family Business. Understanding the past, present and future of the Family Business landscape will not only be our success but it will create a holistic map that can help us navigate into a purpose driven future working with the right stakeholders. We invite Family Businesses, Experts, and Stakeholders to the table to discuss the pertinent issues and suggested solutions for these problems.
Welcome to the future of building “UKAMA”
Consider this the Must-Attend event for African Family Businesses in 2021.
UKAMA
#AFricanFAMBIZ21 conference
HOSTS & SPEAKER LINEUP
1st Annual African Family Business Conference
Bringing African Family Business to the forefront of conversations
DAY 1 : 26 APRIL 2021 DAY 4 : 29 APRIL 2021
UKAMA 2021
Tsitsi Mutendi
Co-founder AFF
Family Business Advisor
Business Continuity
Family Governance
co-HOSTS
DAY 1: 26 APRIL 2021
Focus on Founders
Showcasing founders unpacking their journeys. Exploring their views on, legacy building, values, engaging the next generation,
raising the next generation, spouses, and in-laws.
Day 1, Session 1 (11:00-12:15):
11.00 – 11.15 – Introduction to AFF, conference, and theme
11.15 – 12.15 – Co- Founder Keynote Address – History of trade on the continent
Speaker: Tsitsi Mutendi and Nike Anani
Day 1, Session 2 (12:15-13:15):
12.15 - 13:15 – A discussion on The Islamic Perspective on Financing and Philanthropy
Speaker: Mercy Edukugho-Aminah
Raheemat T. Alimi
Day 1, Session 3 (16:00 - 17:00):
16.00 – 17.00 – Panel Discussion on AfCFTA: Unlocking Wealth for African Brands and Businesses
Speaker: Bidemi Olumide
Cham Etienne
Yavi Madurai
Day 1, Session 4 (17:00-18:00):
17.00 – 18: 00 – Founder Keynote Address
Speaker: Peter Mutua
Day 1, Fireside Chat (18:00-19:00):
17.00 – 18: 00 – Building Sustainable Enterprises through Succession Planning
Speaker: Abiola Adediran
Cham Etienne
Expert on AfCFTA
When: 26/04 16:00 CAT
Panel Discussion on AfCFTA: Unlocking Wealth for African Brands and Businesses
Bidemi Olumide
Director at 1st Fiduciary Ltd
When: 26/04 16:00 CAT
Panel Discussion on AfCFTA: Unlocking Wealth for African Brands and Businesses
Abiola Adediran
Group Chief Financial Officer
When: 26/04 18:00 CAT
Building Sustainable Enterprises through Succession Planning
AFF Co-Founders
The Voice of African Family Business
When: 26/04 11:15 CAT
African History and the Past of African Family Business: History of trade on the continent
Mercy Edukugho-Aminah
Managing Director of 1st Fiduciary Ltd
When: 26/04 12:00 CAT
A discussion on The Islamic Perspective on Financing and Philanthropy
Raheemat T. Alimi
certified Shariah Adviser and Auditor (CSAA)
When: 26/04 12:00 CAT
A discussion on The Islamic Perspective on Financing and Philanthropy
Yavi Madurai
Founder MD of Black Box Theory
When: 26/04 16:00 CAT
Panel Discussion on AfCFTA: Unlocking Wealth for African Brands and Businesses
DAY 2: 27 APRIL 21
Focus on Successors
Showcasing successors unpacking their journeys. Exploring their views on integrating into the business, navigating life transitions, mentorship, dealing with non-family staff, intrapreneurship
Day 2, Session 1 (11:00-12:00):
11:00-12:00 Keynote Address – The Role of the Next Generation in Internalisation of Family Businesses
Speaker: Dr. Femi Akinbola
Day 2, Session 2 (12:00-13:00):
12:00 - 13:00 Panel Discussion on Engaging the Rising Generation through Family Offices and Ventures
Speakers:
Lexi Novitske
Kiran Dutta
Christopher Rose
Day 2, Session 3 (16:00-17:00):
16.00 – 17.00 Panel Discussion: Family Engagement
Speaker: Jorge Santisteban
Ayo Ayodele
Heather A. George
Day 2, Session 4 (17:00-18:00):
17:00-18:00 Next Gen Keynote Address –
Speaker: Ronnie Maina
Day 3, Fireside Chat: (18:00-19:00):
18.00 – 19.00 German Family Business - lessons learned, best practice and how it can inspire African Family Businesses
Speaker: Andreas Spiess
Dr Femi Akinbola
Lecturer and Management Consultant
When: 27/04 11:00 CAT
The Role of the Next Generation in Internalisation of Family Businesses
Kiran Dutta
Managing Partner of SoHo Ventures
When: 27/04 12:00 CAT
Panel Discussion on Engaging the Rising Generation through Family Offices and Ventures
Lexi Novitke
Managing Partner, Acuity Venture Partners
When: 27/04 12:00 CAT
Panel Discussion on Engaging the Rising Generation through Family Offices and Ventures
Christopher Rose
Europe Head of the Dentons Family Office & HNW
When: 27/04 12:00 CAT
Panel Discussion on Engaging the Rising Generation through Family Offices and Ventures
DAY 3: 28 APRIL 2021
Focus on the Future
Looking ahead at our future business world, what changes need to take place to ensure we are building futureproofed
businesses? (Businesses that are innovative, tech-forward and ESG).
To unpack what distinguishes African family businesses from others – what the rest of the world can learn from Africa.
To discuss philanthropy, family office, impact investing, role of Diaspora, international expansion, diversification.
Day 3, Session 1 (11:00-12:00):
11.00 – 12.00 – Panel discussion on Focus on the Future
Moderator: Alan Barr (Head of KPMG Private Enterprise: Africa)
Panelists:
Wole Obayomi (Tax partner – Nigeria and KPMG Africa head of Tax)
Melissa Duffy (KPMG Tax partner and Head of Family office and Private client South Africa)
Sandeep Main (Associate Tax Director – East Africa)
Day 3, Session 2 (12:00-13:00):
12.00 – 13.00 – Building Purpose Driven Enterprises
Speaker: Ngwing Kimani
Day 3, Session 3 (16:00-17:00):
16.00 – 17.00 – Social Impact Investing
Speaker: Dr Kim Tan
Day 3, Session 4 (17:00-18:00):
17.00 – 18.00 - Panel Discussion on The Future of African Family Business
Moderator: TBA
Panel members: TBA
Day 3, Fireside Chat: (18:00-19:00):
17.00 – 18.00 - Why the 21st century will belong to Family Businesses
Speaker: Josh Baron
Jorge Santisteban
VP Financial Advisor Bernstein Private Wealth Management
When: 27/04 16:00 CAT
A Recipe For Success: How Family Engagement Can Lead to Better Succession Planning Outcomes
Heather A. George
Bernstein Co-head—Family Engagement Services
When: 27/04 16:00 CAT
A Recipe For Success: How Family Engagement Can Lead to Better Succession Planning Outcomes
Ayo Ayodele
Financial Advisor Bernstein
When: 27/04 16:00 CAT
A Recipe For Success: How Family Engagement Can Lead to Better Succession Planning Outcomes
Andreas Spiess
Europe Head of the Dentons Family Office & HNW group
When: 27/04 12:00 CAT
German Family Business - lessons learned, best practice and how it can inspire African Family Businesses
Alan Barr
Head of KPMG Private Enterprise: Africa
When: 28/04 11:00 CAT
Panel discussion on Focus on the Future
Wole Obayomi
Tax partner – Nigeria and KPMG Africa head of Tax
When: 28/04 11:00 CAT
Panel discussion on Focus on the Future
Melissa Duffy
KPMG Tax partner and Head of Family office and Private client South Africa
When: 28/04 11:00 CAT
Panel discussion on Focus on the Future
Sandeep Main
Associate Tax Director – East Africa KPMG
When: 28/04 11:00 CAT
Panel discussion on Focus on the Future
Tony Balshaw
Family Business Expert
VQS South Africa
When: 26/04 12:00 CAT
Focus on Future: African Family Business
Ngwing Kimani
Executive Director of B Lab East Africa
When: 28/04 16:00 CAT
Building Purpose Driven Enterprises
Dr Kim Tan
Chairman SpringHill Management Ltd.
When: 28/04 17:00 CAT
Social Impact Investing
Josh Baron
Partner and Co-Founder of BanyanGlobal
When: 28/04 18:00 CAT
Why the 21st century will belong to Family Businesses
DAY 4: 29 APRIL 2021
Focus on the Future
Looking ahead at our future business world, what changes need to take place to ensure we are building futureproofed
businesses? (Businesses that are innovative, tech-forward and ESG).
To unpack what distinguishes African family businesses from others – what the rest of the world can learn from Africa.
To discuss philanthropy, family office, impact investing, role of Diaspora, international expansion, diversification.
Day 4, Session 1 (11:00-12:00):
11.00 – 12.00 – Panel Discussion on Focus on the future - Partners, Stakeholders, Opportunities
Moderator: Nike Olakunri (KPMG Associate Director: Family Office and Private Client – Nigeria)
Panelists:
Mike Louw (Partner: Deal Advisory - South Africa)
Nigel Smith (Head of Deal Advisory – East Africa)
Ijeoma Emezie-Ezigbo (Head of Transaction Services – Nigeria)
Creagh Sudding (Associate Director - KPMG Private Enterprise: Family Business - South Africa)
Day 4, Session 2 (12:00-13:00):
12.00 – 13.00 – Family Governance for the Future
Speaker: Suleiman Yahaya
Day 4, Session 3 (16:00-17:00):
16.00 – 17.00 – Africa’s Role in World Trade
Speaker: Sabila Din
Day 4, Session 4 (17:00-18:00):
17.00 – 18.00 - Role of Diaspora in Family Firms
Speaker: Kumbirai Chipadza
Day 4, Fireside Chat (17:00-18:00):
18.00 – 19.00 - The Global Evergreening Alliance: canalising global climate funding towards African farmers and herders, the oldest family business in the world
Speaker: Ulrich Bosch and Moritz Bosch and Christopher Armitage
Nike Olakunri
KPMG Associate Director: Family Office and Private Client – Nigeria
When: 29/04 11:00 CAT
Panel Discussion on Focus on the future - Partners, Stakeholders, Opportunities
Mike Louw
KPMG Partner: Deal Advisory - South Africa
When: 29/04 11:00 CAT
Panel Discussion on Focus on the future - Partners, Stakeholders, Opportunities
Nigel Smith
KPMG Head of Deal Advisory – East Africa
When: 29/04 11:00 CAT
Panel Discussion on Focus on the future - Partners, Stakeholders, Opportunities
Ijeoma Emezie-Ezigbo
KPMG Head of Transaction Services – Nigeria
When: 29/04 11:00 CAT
Panel Discussion on Focus on the future - Partners, Stakeholders, Opportunities
Creagh Sudding
Associate Director - KPMG Private Enterprise: Family Business
When: 29/04 11:00 CAT
Panel Discussion on Focus on the future - Partners, Stakeholders, Opportunities
Suleiman Yahaya
Associate Director in the Private Clients and Family Wealth Practice at Andersen
When: 29/04 12:00 CAT
Family Governance for the Future
Sabila Din
CEO & Founder Din Consultants
When: 29/04 16:00 CAT
Africa’s Role in World Trade
Kumbirai Chipadza
CEO & Founder Deutsch Connect
When: 29/04 17:00 CAT
Role of Diaspora in Family Firms
Ulrich Bosch
Bosch Family Foundation
When: 29/04 18:00 CAT
The Global Evergreening Alliance: canalising global climate funding towards African farmers and herders, the oldest family business in the world
Moritz Bosch
Bosch Family Foundation
When: 29/04 18:00 CAT
The Global Evergreening Alliance: canalising global climate funding towards African farmers and herders, the oldest family business in the world
Christopher Armitage
CEO of The Global Evergreening Alliance
When: 29/04 18:00 CAT
The Global Evergreening Alliance: canalising global climate funding towards African farmers and herders, the oldest family business in the world
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