SCHEDULE DETAILS 2023 Event Schedules
31 MAY - 02 JUNE 2023
PROGRAMME OVERVIEW
Monday & Tuesday,
29 & 30 MAY 2023
Delegates Arrivals
Tuesday,
30 MAY 2023
Namibia Tourism Exhibition Set-up
Namibia SME Digital/Social Media and Entrepreneurship Masterclass
One-on-One Business Exchange & Pitching Workshop (closed event)
Evening at Leisure
Wednesday,
31 MAY 2023
Official opening
Summit Starts
End of Day 1
Evening welcome cocktail (Live Band, Storytelling, Drummers)
Thursday,
01 JUNE 2023
Full day Summit
Innovation Challenge Battle
End of Day 2
Evening at Leisure
Friday,
02 June 2023
Half-day Summit
Half Day 1-on-1 Career Guidance and Investors Dialogues
Innovation Challenge Awards
End of Summit
Closing Cocktail
Saturday,
03 June 2023
Media and Tour Operator Fam Trip and Departure
Sunday,
04 June 2023
Departure of Delegates and Media
30 May 2023
DELEGATES ARRIVALS & MARKET ACCESS EXPO SET-UP
&
SMME TRAINING DAY & ONE-ON-ONE BUSINESS EXCHANGE
ALL DAY
DELEGATES ARRIVALS & MARKET ACCESS EXPO SET-UP
09h00 – 09h05
WELCOME
Sebulon Chicalu - Director for Tourism and Gaming, MEFT, Namibia
09h10 - 09h50
Youth and SMME Digital and Social Marketing Masterclass
Victoria Haihambo - Founder, Agelvipa Online, Namibia
09h50 – 10h30
Youth and SMME Digital and Social Marketing Masterclass
Nkululeko Nkosi - Co-founder & COO, Saturated Africa, South Africa
10h30 – 11h00
Investment Opportunities in Namibia
Nangula Nelulu Uaandja - Chairperson and CEO of Namibia Investment Promotion and Development Board, Namibia
11H00 - 11H15
NETWORKING AND REFRESHMENT BREAK
11h15 - 12h15
Fast-tracking ideation to Minimum-Viable Product (MVP) - A critical path for innovative enterprise development
Alex Mabunda - Group Chief Executive Officer, Ntiyiso Consulting, South Africa
12h15 - 13h00
Fostering Professional MICE Industry Education – An opportunity for providing quality career & leadership development for African Youth and SMEs through MICE
Ally Karearua - Chairperson and Executive Member, Hospitality Association of Namibia.
Francois van Schalkwyk - Executive Director of Investment and New Ventures, Namibia Investment Promotion and Development Board, Namibia
Sebulon Chicalu - Director of Gaming and Tourism, Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism, Namibia
Marelise Serfontein - Executive Member, Conference Link, Namibia. Ally Karearua, Chairperson and Executive Member, Hospitality Association of Namibia, Namibia
Moderator - Dr. Linda Pereira - Chief Executive Officer, CPL Events, Portugal & United Kingdom
13h00 – 14h00
Networking lunch
14h00 - 16h00
Meeting - up & Making connections
1-on-1 Business Exchange and Introduction
All delegates - Investors, start-up and venture capitalists
16h00 - 18h00
Break-away session - Tourism Innovation Challenge Booth Camp / Demo Session
Youth Challenges Judges
Barry Clemens - CEO, Hospitality EQ, Kenya
Akwasi Obeng-Adjei - Director of Audit: Investment Management and Insurance, Absa Bank, South Africa
Prof. Keo Motaung - Technology Transfer and Innovation, Durban University of Technology, South Africa
Maipato Mmako - Lecturer, Coordinator and Learning Development Facilitator, University of Johannesburg, South Africa
Delia Maasdorp - Project Analyst, Directorate: Research, Innovation & Partnerships, NUST, Namibia
Caroline Amito - Hotel Pearl Afrique, Uganda
Netumbo Nashandi - Tourism Expert, Fmr. FENATA Chairperson, Namibia
Danny Meyer - SMEs Compete. Namibia
Jose Ricardo Diaz Ardila - Innovation and Digital Transformation Expert, UNWTO, Spain
Dipopego Julius Tsheko - Project Manager, Global Expo Botswana, BITC, Botswana
Mentors and Shortlisted Nominees
Facilitator - Barry Clemens - CEO, EQ Hospitality, Kenya
End of day at leisure
31 MAY 2023
06h30 - 7h30
HEALTH & WELLNESS: SWAKOPMUND 5.5 KILOMETRE RUN/WALK -
ALONG THE ATLANTIC OCEAN
Director of Ceremony: Mr. Teofilus Nghitila, Executive Director, Ministry of Environment, Forestry & Tourism
09h00 - 09h05
Introduction of Event
MC
09h05 - 09h10
Namibian National Anthems & AU Anthems
All
09h10 - 09h20
Welcome Message
Hon. Neville Andre Itope - Governor of Erongo Region
09h20 - 09h25
Africa Youth in Tourism Innovation Challenge and Summit – A strategic youth development initiative for Namibia
Seimy Shidute - Deputy Executive Director Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism
09h25 - 09h35
Message from UNWTO
Building the future of Africa travel and tourism economy through innovation and Technology
Elcia Grandcourt - Director, Africa Department, UNWTO
09h35 - 09h40
Message from Africa Tourism Partners, Event Conveners
Kwakye Donkor - CEO, Africa Tourism Partners, South Africa
09h45 – 10h00
Presentation of Unfolding Opportunities for the Youth in the Travel & Tourism Sector in Namibia
Sebulon C. Chicalu - Director for Tourism and Gaming, Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism, Namibia
10h00 – 10h05
MUSIC INTERLUDE
Music Interlude
10h05 – 10h10
Introduction of the Keynote Speaker
Teofilus Nghitila - Executive Director, MEFT
10h10 – 10h25
Keynote Address
Hon. Pohamba Shifeta - MP - Minister of Environment, Forestry and Tourism, Namibia.
10h25 – 10h30
Vote of Thanks
Hon. Heather M. Sibungo - Deputy Minister of Environment, Forestry and Tourism, Namibia
10h30 – 11h30
Ministerial and Policy-makers Dialogue
Strengthening Africa tourism innovation ecosystem through progressive policymaking
Hon. Pohamba Shifeta, MP - Minister of Environment, Forestry and Tourism, Namibia
Prudence Sebahizi - Director, Directorate of Institutional Matters and Programmes Coordination (DIMPC), AFCFTA
Dr. Urs Aebischer - Founder of DISEO, Digital Innovator, and Entrepreneur, Switzerland
Hon. Emma Kantema - Gaomas, Deputy Minister of Sport, Youth and National Service, Namibia
Dialogue , Questions and Answers
Moderator – Nangula Nelulu Uaandja - CEO, NIPDB, Namibia
11h30 -12h30
Policymakers, Technology and Digital Advisory Dialogue
Fostering e-commerce and digital transformation culture in Africa’s travel, tourism and hospitality marketplace place and experiences
Alka Bhatia - UNDP Country Representative, Namibia
Kele Tlouane - DDG, TEDET, Limpopo, South Africa
Ian Putter - Head Blockchain Centre of Excellence, Regional Director Blockchain Research Institute Africa and Board member of Hedera Hashgraph, Switzerland
Hon. Nqobizitha Mangaliso Ndlovu - Minister of Environment, Climate Change, Tourism & Hospitality Industry, Zimbabwe
Dialogue , Questions and Answers
Moderator - Elcia Grandcourt - Director, Africa Department, UNWTO.
Group Ministerial, Invited International Speakers, Senior Officials and Hosted Buyers. Photo session followed by a Tour of Exhibition lead by the hosting Minister of Tourism, Namibia
13h00 - 14h00
LUNCH AND NETWORKING
14h00 - 14h15
TED TALK:
Taking the next step in entrepreneurship journey across African Tourism ecosystem through Creative Arts
Denim Richards - Hollywood Actor/Producer and Founder of Khumo Studios, Gaborone, Botswana
14h15 – 14h30
Interactive Questions and Answer Session
All
14h30 - 15h00
Insights into the Future of Youth in Entrepreneurship
Successes, Failures, Learnings and Recommendations
Ndabenhle Ntsangase - Chief Executive Officer, AirStudent, South Africa
Cornelius Ugwunwa - CEO, Kardinal Technologies Inc, Nigeria
Pauline Alfeus - Namibia Winner, Africa Youth in Tourism Innovation Challenge 2022, Namibia
Aline Murekatete - Founder of Spree, Rwanda
Dialogue , Questions and Answers
Moderator - Danny Meyer - Founder & Director, SMEs Compete, Namibia
15h15 – 15h45
MVP – A practical approach for potential investment engagementse
Fast-tracking ideas to Minimum-Viable Product and growth through venture capitalist funding
Alex Mabunda - Group Chief Executive Officer, Ntiyiso Consulting, South Africa
Dialogue , Questions and Answers
Interviewer- Jabulani Debedu - Senior Consultant, DBO, South Africa
15h45 – 16h30
The do’s and don’ts of capital raising
Mastering what investors and venture capitalist are looking for from start-up
Safiyya Akoojee - Director, Fortunatus Advisory, Dubai
Benedict Libanda - CEO, Environmental Investment Fund, Namibia
Kaunapaua Ndilula - Managing Director & Trustee, NamPro Fund, Namibia
Dipopego Julius Tsheko - Project Manager, Global Expo Botswana
Dialogue , Questions and Answers
Moderator: Dan D’Souza - Senior Programme Manager – Intrapreneurship, L Marks, United Kingdom
16h30 – 17h30
Africa Youth in Tourism Innovation Challenge Demos & Pitch Battle
All judges - Africa Youth in Tourism Innovation Challenge
Barry Clemens - CEO, Hospitality EQ, Kenya
Akwasi Obeng-Adjei - Director of Audit: Investment Management and Insurance, Absa Bank, South Africa
Maipato Mmako - Lecturer, Coordinator and Learning Development Facilitator, University of Johannesburg, South Africa
Prof. Keo Motaung - Technology Transfer and Innovation, Durban University of Technology, South Africa
Caroline Amito - Hotel Pearl Afrique, Uganda
Netumbo Nashandi - Tourism Expert, Fmr. FENATA Chairperson, Namibia
Danny Meyer - Founder & Director, SMEs Compete, Namibia
Delia Maasdorp - Project Analyst, Directorate: Research, Innovation & Partnerships, NUST, Namibia
Dipopego Julius Tsheko - Project Manager, Global Expo Botswana, BITC, Botswana
Jose Ricardo Diaz Ardila - Innovation and Digital Transformation Expert, UNWTO, Spain
Mentors and Shortlisted Nominees
Dialogue , Questions and Answers
Facilitator - Barry Clemens - CEO, Hospitality EQ
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 guests
01 JUNE 2023
08h00- 16h00
Programme Direction
09h00 – 09h05
Welcome & Introduction
Sebulon Chicalu - Director – Tourism and Gaming, Ministry of Environment, Forestry & Tourism, Namibia
09h05 – 09h35
Unpacking Future of Work focused learning
Equipping the youth with quality education, training and skills that meet the market’s needs
Devota Mdachi - Lecturer, National College of Tourism, Tanzania
Mamello Mofokeng - Co-founder & CEO, Saturated, South Africa
Maipato Mmako - Lecturer, Coordinator and Learning Development Facilitator, University of Johannesburg, South Africa.
Prof. Michael Twum-Darko - Acting Head: Graduate Centre for Management; Head: Centre for Business Innovation & Incubation, Cape Peninsula University of Technology, South Africa
Dialogue , Questions and Answers
Interviewer – Sonto Mbonambi - Chief Executive Officer Small Tourism Enterprise Association, South Africa
09h40 - 10h10
Starting from scratch
Understanding journey and critical building blocks for innovative and technology-driven tourism enterprise
Mikul Shah - Co-founder and CEO, Purple Elephant Ventures, Kenya
10h10 - 11h00
Partnerships for innovation
Partnering to support entrepreneurs and start-ups to thrive and scale-up through digital and technological innovations
Francis Doku - Digital & Communications Consultant, TV3 & 3FM, Ghana
Joram Mwinamo - CEO, SNDBX, Kenya
Dr. Isobel Green - Head of Department: Hospitality & Tourism, Namibia University of Science & Technology, Namibia
Nnennaya Fakoya-Smith - Tourism Promoter & Visibility Strategist, Nigeria
Dialogue , Questions and Answers
Moderator – Prof. Michael Twum-Darko - Acting Head: Graduate Centre for Management; Head: Centre for Business Innovation & Incubation, Cape Peninsula University of Technology, South Africa
11h00 – 11h15
REFRESHMENT BREAK AND EXPO TOUR
11h20 – 12h00
Inspiring Youth Entrepreneurship Practice
Bridging the gap between Fintech and Travel Tech
Musthafa Tijjani - Founder & CEO, Aeropaye Smart Flight, Nigeria
Dan Dsouza - Programme Manager, Intrapreneurship, United Kingdom
Dialogue , Questions and Answers
Interviewer - Dr. Linda Pereira - CEO, CPL Events, United Kingdom & Portugal
12h05– 13h00
Mastering the art of raising capital
What investors and venture capitalist are looking for - from pre-seed to growth stage funding
Dr. Tecla Ngwenya - Managing Director of Tecla Investments Limited, Zambia
Robert Eiman - The DBN Head: SME Finance, Namibia Development Bank
Alex Mabunda - Group Chief Executive Officer, Ntiyiso Consulting, South Africa
Dialogue , Questions and Answers
Moderator - York Zucchi – Chairman, Start-up Tribe, Switzerland
13h00 – 14h00
NETWORKING LUNCH & EXHIBITION
14h00 – 14h20
TED TALK:
Pushing the boundaries beyond possibilities
Pursuing social innovation entrepreneurship through climate change, biodiversity and conservation technologies
Joseph Oriol-Bosch - Managing Director and Caroline Chepkwony, Sr Investment Manager & CFO, Okavango Capital, Kenya
14h25 – 15h20
Planting the seed
Insights into tourism value chain - A catalyst for innovative entrepreneurship and human capital development
Nomasonto Ndlovu - Acting CEO, South African Tourism
Sophie Zirebwa - Executive Director, Domestic Tourism and Strategic Research, Zimbabwe Tourism Authority
Henry Yeledour - Regional Director, Ghana Tourism Authority
Hannelie du Toit - Chief Operations Officer – Southern Africa Tourism Services Association (SATSA), South Africa
Lihle Dlamini - Chief Marketing Officer, Eastern Cape Parks and Tourism Agency, South Africa
15h20 – 16h30
Spotlight on what “Angel Investors” need
What angel investors and venture capitalists are looking for in starts ups and pitch competitions
Ibukunoluwa Salau - Founder and CEO, Direx, Nigeria
Ntshabo Lehong - Managing Director, Makeeda HTW, South Africa
Gloria Kisilu - CEO, The Shaba, Kenya
Raina Augustus - Founder, Kalinasho Trading cc, Namibia
Mikul Shah - Co-Founder & CEO, Purple Elephant Ventures, Kenya
Dialogue , Questions and Answers
Moderator - Dipopego Julius Tsheko - Project Manager, Global Expo Botswana, BITC, Botswana
16h30 – 16h40
Synthesis of Day
Miller Matola - CEO, Millvest Advisory, South Africa
Evening at Leisure
02 JUNE 2023
08h00 – 08h50
Registration
08h50 – 09h05
Welcome and Introduction
09h05 - 09h15
Keynote Message
Global Best Practice Lessons for Africa - Insights into features of successful youth entrepreneurship programmes
Natalia Bayona - Director, Innovation, Education and Investment, UNWTO, Spain
09h20 - 10h20
Shapers and Change-makers Social Innovation Pathways
Social Innovation Possibilities in Tourism Enterprise Development - National Potential for Youth and Women Economic Inclusivity
Hon. Heather Sibungo - Deputy Minister of Environment, Forestry and Tourism, Namibia
Julius J. Mbungo II - Founder & CEO, Toolboksi, Tanzania
Prof. Michael Twum-Darko - Acting Head: Graduate Centre for Management; Head: Centre for Business Innovation & Incubation, Cape Peninsula University of Technology, South Africa
Caroline Wairimu - Senior Operations Associate | Client Service Specialist | Product Development | Quality Expert, INUA AI Solutions, Kenya
Gonaya Monei E. Sethora - Women and Youth in Trade Expert | Directorate of Institutional Matters and Programme Coordination (DIMPC), AfCFTA Secretariat, Ghana
Dialogue , Questions and Answers
Moderator - Bernadine Galliver - Vice President: Tourism Advisory, JLL’s Hotels & Hospitality Group, South Africa
10h20 - 11h15
Boosting Youth in Tourism Employability
Future proofing education today for tomorrow’s commercial realities in aviation, travel, tourism and hospitality
Tracy Daniels - Academic Head: Hospitality School of Tourism and Hospitality, University of Johannesburg, South Africa
Joanne Mwangi - Yelbert - Chairperson, Kenya Tourism Board
Amanda Michelle Mvinjelwa - Key Account Manager, Airlines and Government Agencies Airports Company South Africa (ACSA), South Africa
Siphuxolo Mazwi - Senior Manager, Marketing & Tourism, Robben Island Museum, South Africa
Dialogue , Questions and Answers
Moderator - Prof Nellie Swart - Associate Professor, University of South Africa
11h15- 11h30
REFRESHMENT BREAK AND EXHIBITION VISIT
11h30 - 12h30
In Inspiring Future Aviators and Travel & Tourism Business Owners
Introducing African Youth to the exciting World of Aviation and Travel & Tourism
Luc Armand H. Bodea - ICASA Director / SAA Coordinator, Society for AIDS In Africa (SAA), Ghana
Abel Yifru - Regional Manager Southern Africa - Ethiopian Airlines, South Africa
Aaron Munetsi - CEO, Airlines Association of South Africa
Shabnam Vadachia (MBA Tourism), - Head of Sales Market, Fly SAA, South Africa.
Dialogue , Questions and Answers