Empowering Africa’s Digital Disruptors

May 4, 2017
18:15–19:15 (Africa/Johannesburg time zone)

About this session

The rate of technological change in the Fourth Industrial Revolution is far outpacing the rate of regulatory adaption. How can Africa develop an enabling ecosystem that helps start-up entrepreneurs and micro, small and medium-sized enterprises to thrive in regional markets and global supply chains? Dimensions to be addressed: - Transforming from Africa 1.0 to Africa 4.0 - Developing agile and...
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