SCHEDULE DETAILS 2022 Event Schedules
26 - 29 JULY 2022
PROGRAMME OVERVIEW
Tuesday 26 JULY
Delegates Arrivals
Tourism Start-ups and Entrepreneurship Expo Set-up (Desk Exhibition)
Namibia SME Digital/social media and Business Development Masterclass
Evening at Leisure (Live Band, Storytelling, Drummers)
Wednesday 27 JULY
Official opening
Innovation Challenge Battle
Summit Starts
Evening welcome cocktail
Thursday 28 JULY
Full day Summit
Evening at Leisure
Friday 29 JULY
Full day Summit
Career guidance and development
End of Summit
Innovation Challenge Awards
26 July 2022
Delegates Arrivals and Tourism Start-ups and Entrepreneurship Desk Top Exhibition Set-up
&
SMME TRAINING DAY
ALL DAY
DELEGATES ARRIVALS & MARKET ACCESS EXPO SET-UP
09h00 – 09h05
WELCOME
Seimy Shidute - Deputy Executive Director, Administration, Planning and Tourism, Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism, Namibia
09h10 - 10h00
Youth and SMME Digital and Social Marketing Masterclass
Hando Sinisalu - Founder, Best Marketing & Marketing Parrot, Estonia
10h00 – 11h00
Youth and SMME Digital and Social Marketing Masterclass
Lizanne Du Plessis - Founder, Eco Africa Digital, South Africa
11H00 - 11H15
NETWORKING AND REFRESHMENT BREAK
11h15 - 12h15
Conceptualising and developing new business models in commercially viable Small Enterprises
Dan Dsouza - Intrapreneurship Programme Manager, LMarks, UK
12h15 - 13h00
Unpacking the business of MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences and Events):
An Untapped Opportunity
Linda Pereira - Managing Director, CPL Events, Portugal
13h00 – 14h00
Networking lunch
Pursuing a career in MICE in confidence - knowledge, performance and professionalism
Mulemwa Moongwa (CMM) - Professional Meetings Manager, Infinite Consultants, Zambia
14h00 - 15h00
Jumpstarting SMEs & Start-ups
Maximizing opportunities to accelerating recovery and enhanced growth
Jabulani Debedu - Senior Consultant, BDO
Lee-Anne Bac - Director, BDO
15h00 – 16h00
Room 1
# Staying in Business
Transitioning from tourism start-up to micro, small and medium enterprise in tourism
Septi Bukula - Founder, SEEZA and Managing Director, Osiba Management
14h00 - 16h30
Room 2
Break-away session - Tourism Innovation Challenge Booth Camp / Demo Session
Youth Challenges Judges
Barry Clemens - CEO, Hospitality EQ, Kenya
Akwasi Obeng-Adjei - Director: Investment Cluster and Insurance (Rest of Africa), Absa Group Internal Audit, South Africa
Prof. Keo Motaung - Technology Transfer and Innovation, Durban University of Technology, South Africa
Dr. Kobby Mensah - Senior Lecturer, Department of Marketing and Entrepreneurship, Ghana
Caroline Amito - Hotel Pearl Afrique, Uganda
Netumbo Nashandi - FENATA Chairperson, Namibia
Kojo Bentum-Williams - Publisher, Voyages Afriq & UNWTO, Communication Expert for Africa, Ghana.
Jose Ricardo Diaz Ardila - Innovation and Digital Transformation Expert, UNWTO, Spain
Miller Matola - CEO, Millvest Advisory South Africa
Mentors and Shortlisted Nominees
Facilitator - Barry Clemens - CEO, EQ Hospitality, Kenya
End of day at leisure
27 JULY 2022
06h30 - 7h30
HEALTH & WELLNESS: WINDHOEK 5.5 KILOMETRE RUN/WALK
NAMIBIAN SPORT & RECREATION PARTNERS
07h00 - 08h00
Registration
ATP and MEFT
08h00 - 08h45
Speed marketing session
NTB, COW, MICT AND FENATA
09h00 -16h00
Africa Youth and Small Enterprises in Tourism Expo – Desktop Exhibition
All Registered Exhibitors/Buyers
OFFICIAL OPENING EVENT
09h00 - 09h05
Introductions and National and AU Anthem
Namibian TV Anchor Presenter(s) -Youth (MICT)
09h05 - 09h10
Performance
Youth Performance (Namibian Cultural Group MICT)
09h10 - 09h15
Introductory Remarks
Teofilus Nghitila - Executive Director, Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism, Namibia.
09h15 - 09h25
Message by Africa Tourism Partners
Kwakye Donkor - CEO, Africa Tourism Partners
09h25 - 09h35
Message from SADC Tourism Coordinating Unit (TCU) / SADC Tourism Programme 2020-2030
SADC Secretariat - Youth Representative
09h35-09h45
Message from UNWTO
Leveraging the power of Innovation and Youth entrepreneurship as the key to building sustainable tourism ecosystem in Africa
Elcia Grandcourt - Director, Africa Department, UNWTO
09h45 – 10h00
Welcoming Message by the host minister and introduction of the Keynote Speaker
Hon. Pohamba Shifeta - MP - Minister of Environment, Forestry and Tourism, Namibia.
10h05 – 10h40
Keynote Address
H.E. Dr. Hage Geingob - President of the Republic of Namibia.
10h40 – 10h50
Vote of Thanks
Hon. Heather Sibungo - Deputy Minister of Environment, Forestry and Tourism, Namibia.
10h50 -11h00
National Anthem and AU Anthem
11h00-11h15
Group Ministerial Photo with H.E. Dr. Hage Geingob, President of the Republic of Namibia
11h20 – 11h40
Departure and Exhibition Tour Refreshment Break
H.E. Dr. Hage Geingob - President of the Republic of Namibia
11h40 – 12h00
TED TALK:
Leading with impact: Youth inclusion and leadership development as a catalyst for tourism development in Africa
Felicia Appenteng - Managing Director, The IE Fund and Chair, IE Africa Center, USA.
12H00 - 13H00
lunch - TOUR OF AFRICAN CUISINE AND EXHIBITION
Breakaway Session A
13h00 - 14h30
Thought leadership & Ministerial roundtable
Mainstreaming the role of youth, start-ups and SMES as future change-makers across Africa’s Tourism ecosystem
Ministers Invited
Hon. Pohamba Shifeta - MP - Minister of Environment, Forestry and Tourism, Namibia
Hon. Philda Nani Kereng - Minister of Environment, Natural Resources Conservation and Tourism, Botswana
Hon. Fish Amos Mahlalela - Deputy Minister of Tourism, South Africa
Dr. Memunatu Pratt - Minister of Tourism and Cultural Affairs, Sierra Leone
Hon. Emma Kantema - Gaomas, Deputy Minister of Sport, Youth and National Service, Namibia
Hon. Modero Nsimba Matondo - Minister of Tourism D R Congo
Dialogue , Questions and Answers
Moderator: Elcia Grandcourt - Director, Africa Department, UNWTO
Breakaway Session B
13h00 – 14h30
Thought leadership & Ministerial roundtable
Connecting Africa youth and SMEs to local and continental tourism business opportunities through bi-lateral-agreements
Ministers Invited
Hon. Nqobizita Mangaliso Ndlovu - Minister of Environment, Climate Change, Tourism and Hospitality Industry, Zimbabwe
Hon. Dr Ibrahim Awal - Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture, Ghana
Hon. Rodney Sikumba - Minister of Tourism and Arts – Zambia
Hon. Dr Pindi H. Chana - Natural Resources and Tourism, Tanzania
Hon. Heather Sibungo - Deputy Minister of Environment, Forestry and Tourism, Namibia.
Hon. Moses Vilakati - Ministry of Tourism & Environmental Affairs
Hon. Yves Bunkulu Zola - Minister of Youth, Initiation to New Citizenship and National Cohesion
Dialogue , Questions and Answers
Moderator: Themba Khumalo - Acting CEO, South African Tourism, South Africa
14h30 – 15h30
Defining your own path of entrepreneurship through critical thinking and design and innovative leadership
Heinrich Hafeni - Chairman and CEO, Hafeni Afrika Tourism Group Pty Ltd, Namibia and Co-Founder, Africa Economic Leadership Council (AELC)
Ignacio Villoch - Ecosystem Builder/Open Innovation/New Business Models/Client Solutions, BBVA, Spain
Alex Mabunda - CEO, Nyitiso, Consulting, South Africa
Mark Gross- Team Leader, GIZ Namibia (TBC), Namibia
Dialogue , Questions and Answers
Moderator: Felicia Appenteng - Managing Director, The IE Fund and Chair, IE Africa Center, USA.
Session I Hall A
16h00 – 16h45
Future change-makers case study
Gaining insights into how to transition from innovation to becoming economically change-maker – The case of AfroChella, Ghana
Abdul-Karim Abdullah - CEO and Co-Founder, AfroChella, Ghana
Kenneth Agyapong - Jr - Co-founder AfroChella, Ghana
Edward Asafu-Adjaye, - Co-founder, Afrochella, Ghana
Dialogue , Questions and Answers
Moderator: Dr. Betty Addero Radier - CEO, Kenya Tourism Board
Session II Hall B
16h00 – 16h45
The “Arts and Science” of quality assurance:
Creating competitive and quality standards for enhanced revenue growth for the global market place.
Andrea Vogt - COO, EQ Hospitality
Septi Bukula - Founder, Seeza Tourism SME Network, South Africa
Jean Byamugisha - Executive Director, Uganda Hotel Owners Association, Uganda
Digu Naobeb - CEO, Namibia Tourism Board
Dialogue , Questions and Answers
Moderator: Lee-Anne Bac - Director, BDO, South Africa
16h50 - 17h00
Synthesis of the Day
Miller Matola - CEO, Millvest Advisory, South Africa
Welcome Cocktail
18h00 - 20h00
Welcome Cocktail & Entertainment
All delegates, exhibitors, media and invited guest
28 JULY 2022
08h00- 16h00
Programme Direction
Programme Director: Kojo Bentum-Williams - Managing Publisher Voyage Africa & UNWTO Communication Expert, Africa
08h00 – 08h50
Welcome & Speed Marketing Session
Namibia Tourism Board
Namibia Media Holdings
Federation of Namibian Tourism Associations (FENATA).
Destination Swakopmund
Adventure Travel Media
City of Windhoek
Ministry of Information, Communication and Technology
Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism
09h05 – 10h05
Business Advisory Expert Perspective
Understanding critical steps in financially modelling for SME funding in a post-Covid era
Jabulani Debedu - Senior Consultant, Strategic Development and Advisory, BDO, South Africa
Mr. Robert Eiman - the DBN Head: SME Finance, Namibia, Development Bank
Kaunapaua Ndilula - Managing Director & Trustee, NamPro Fund, Namibia
York Zucchi – Centre for unconventional entrepreneurship, Switzerland (Virtual)
Tega Shiimi ya Shiimi - CEO, SANLAM Investments, Namibia
Dialogue , Questions and Answers
Moderator: Dr Geoffrey Manyara - Economic Affairs Officer, UNECA, East Africa Office, Kigali, Rwanda
10h10 - 11h10
Professionals Insights into Fintech and Travel Tech
Leveraging the linkages between tourism and fintech as an SME enabler and entrepreneurial opportunity
Iddy John - CEO, Safari Wallet, Tanzania
Tom Ojole - Director, East Africa at Hospitality EQ, Kenya
Unotida Nyoni - CEO, Grandscale Consultancy, South Africa
Adebayo Adedeji - CEO, Wakanow, Nigeria
Johnn Friel - Country Manager, Travelstart, South Africa
Dialogue , Questions and Answers
Moderator - Jose Richardo Diaz Ardila - Senior Specialist, Innovation, Education and Investment Department, UNWTO, Spain
11h10 – 11h25
REFRESHMENT BREAK AND EXPO TOUR
11h20 – 12h10
Fostering transformation & innovation
Digital Transformation and Innovation: A growth imperative for tourism SME and Start-up in Africa
Prof Keo Motaung - Director, Technology Transfer and Innovation, Durban University of Technology, South Africa
Soni Nkrupesh - Founder, Namibia National Travel Forum (NNTF),
Hon. Emma Inamutila Theofelus - Deputy Minister of Information, Communication and Technology, Namibia
Olaf Seidel - MakeIT Project, GIZ Namibia
Prof. Diane Abraham - Director: School of Tourism and Hospitality.
Dialogue , Questions and Answers
Moderator: Dr. Kobby Mensah - Senior Lecturer and Coordinator, MSc. Hospitality and Tourism, Ghana
12h10– 13h10
Deals’ Pros and Investment Angels Perspective
Critical steps in mastering investment proposal pitch
Kevin Hin - Secretary General, Junior Chamber International, JCI
Dan Dsouza - Intrapreneurship Programme Manager, LMarks, UK
James Mnyupe - Presidential Economic Advisor - Government of The Republic of Namibia
Richmond Kwame Frimpong - Financial Advisory | International Trade Pro, Ghana
Dialogue , Questions and Answers
Moderator - Ben Anane Nsiah – Director, Director, Product and Investment, Ghana Tourism Authority
13h00 – 14h00
TOUR OF AFRICAN CUSINE AND EXHIBITION
14h00 – 14h20
TEDTALK:
Fostering creativity in domestic tourism - The case of Africa’s Connect
Rumbidzai Mudzengerere - Managing Director, Africa’s Connect - Zimbabwe
14h25 – 15h20
Think Tank Session
Business Events / MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conference Exhibitions and Events): A catalyst for innovative entrepreneurship and human capital development
Amanda Kotze-Nhlapo - National Convention Bureau Officer, South Africa
Linda Pereira - Managing Director, CPL events, Portugal
Mulemwa Moongwa - CMM, Professional Meetings Manager - Infinite Consultants, Zambia
Sebulon Chicalu - Director, Tourism and Gaming, Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism, Namibia
Dialogue , Questions and Answers
Moderator: Chavunga Lungu - Director Marketing, Zambia Tourism Agency, Zambia
15h20 – 16h00
Lessons from the Future
Reimaging the “Future of Work” and skills development in tourism, travel, hospitality and aviation
Hon. Dr. Itah Kandjii – Murangi - MP – Minister of Higher Education, Technology and Innovation, Namibia
Akwasi Obeng-Adjei - Director: Investment Cluster and Insurance (Rest of Africa) - Absa Group Internal Audit, South Africa
Takafumi Ueda Senior Advisor on Private Sector Development, Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), Japan
Dialogue , Questions and Answers
Moderator - Digu //Naobeb - CEO, Namibia Tourism Board
16h00 – 16h40
Pitch Battles
Africa Youth In Tourism Innovation Challenge Demos & Pitch Battle 5 (8 Minutes per pitch).
All judges for Africa Youth in Tourism Innovation Challenges
Barry Clemens - CEO, Hospitality EQ, Kenya
Akwasi Obeng-Adjei - Director: Investment Cluster and Insurance (Rest of Africa) - Absa Group Internal Audit, South Africa
Prof. Keo Motaung - Technology Transfer and Innovation, Durban University of Technology, South Africa
Dr. Kobby Mensah - Senior Lecturer, Department of Marketing and Entrepreneurship, Ghana
Caroline Amito - Hotel Pearl Afrique, Uganda
Netumbo Nashandi - FENATA Chairperson, Namibia
Dialogue , Questions and Answers
Moderator: Sebulon Chicalu - Director, Tourism and Gaming, Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism, Namibia
16h45 – 17h00
Synthesis of Day
Miller Matola - CEO, Millvest Advisory, South Africa
Evening at Leisure
29 JULY 2022
08h00 – 08h50
Registration
08h50 – 09h05
Welcome and Introduction
Nnenna Fakoya-Smith - Tourism Promoter, Nigeria
09h05 - 09h15
Keynote Message
Natalia Bayona - Director, Innovation, Education and Investment, UNWTO
09h20-09h40
TEDTALK
Pioneering creativity and innovation: The case of Creative Switzerland
Iwona Fluda - Founder, Creative Switzerland, Switzerland
09h40 - 10h40
Employability insights
Embarking on future proofing education today for commercial realities in aviation, travel, tourism and hospitality
Dr. Carmen Nigibira - Country Director, ESP, Gabon
Dr. Erling Kavita - Executive Director NUST Satellite Campuses, Namibia
Muvatera Ndjoze-Siririka - Acting CEO, Namibia Training Authority, Namibia
Felicia Appenteng - Chair, IE Africa Center and Managing Director - The IE Fund, USA.
Dialogue , Questions and Answers
Moderator: Prof Nellie Swart - University of South Africa
10h45 -11h30
Future outlook & Opportunities
Maximising Africa Continental Free Trade Area - An opportunity for youth employability and entrepreneurship in travel and tourism.
Hon. Verna Sinimbo - Deputy Minister of Industrialization and Trade, Namibia
Desire Loumou - Senior Trade in Services Officer, AfCTA, Ghana
Vincent Oparah - Senior Programme Officer - Programme Innovation and Entrepreneurship, NEPAD - AUDA
Dialogue , Questions and Answers
Moderator - Daisry Mathias - Presidential Advisor on Youth Matters, Namibia
11H30- 11H45
REFRESHMENT BREAK AND EXHIBITION VISIT
11h45 - 12h25
In conversation with Aviation Experts
Building a sustainable career development opportunity in Africa’s aviation industry
Tafadzwa Nyakudya - Chief Flight Instructor - Namibian Aviation Training Academy, Namibia
Sadiq Dindar - Manager: Marketing & Promotions Middle East, South African Tourism
Dean Snyders - Founder & Managing Director, Decanus Airlines, UAE
Dialogue , Questions and Answers
Moderator: Aaron Munesti - CEO, Airline Association of Southern Africa (AASA).
12h25 - 13h15
Future Horizon & Change - making
Bridging the gap between African tourism change-makers, future leaders and established industry players
Jean Confident Irene Niyizibyose - Founder, Augmented Future, Rwanda
Francine Zana - Exclusive Hospitality Concepts, South Africa
Eugene Allotey - Co- Founder/ Chief Operations Officer at Creative Ltd- 2021 Winner Africa Youth in Tourism innovation, Ghana
Reinhold Mangundu - Program Development Officer, Progress Namibia Technical and Advisory Services
Dialogue , Questions and Answers
Moderator: Dr. B. F Maseke - Head Department Enterprise Development and Management, University of Namibia
13H15-14H00
TOUR OF AFRICAN CUISINE AND EXHIBITION
14h00 – 15h00
Social Innovation Conversations
Empowering African Youth through social entrepreneurship in the era of “sustainability”
Jacqui Taylor - Founder & CEO, Rural Tourism Africa, South Africa
Benedict Libanda - CEO, Environmental Investment Fund, Namibia
Judy Kepher-Gona - Lead: Sustainable Tourism Strategy & Partnerships, STTA, Kenya
Givemore Chidzidzi - Acting CEO, Zimbabwe Tourism Authority
Dialogue , Questions and Answers
Moderator: Douglas Runyowa - Chief Director, Tourism and Hospitality Management
15h00 – 16h30
Career Guidance and Youth Development Clinic:
One-on-one Expert consultations
Namibia Wildlife Resorts Ltd
Gondwana
Social entrepreneurship
Environmental Sustainability and Conservation
Hotel and Hospitality management
Travel and Fintech
MICE/Business Events
Research and Academia (NUST, UNAM, IUM)
University of South Africa
Aviation (NCAA, Aviation Academy, etc)
Niche Tourism – Gastronomy and Culinary Arts
Senior Lecturer, University of Ghana Business School
CEO, Hospitality EQ, Kenya
Marketing Director, Kenya Tourism Board
BDO South Africa
Dialogue , Questions and Answers