The Future City of Africa, summit on sustainable urban city development

9 June 2016 09:00 to 11 June 2016 17:00
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Africa has the chance to leapfrog over the 20th century infrastructures and take the world lead in developing the future city, a city based on sustainability, big data and smart city technologies, the sharing economy and the business models of tomorrow. Leaders from various sectors all over the world come together to brainstorm, innovate and inspire during 'The Future of Africa' Conference in Nairobi in Kenya,  June 9th-11th. Followed by key note speakers, panel discussions, exhibitions and a hackathon on the 9th and 10th, there will be a mayors summit on the 11th where the mayors of major cities of Africa come and discuss their challenges and possibilities.

There we will bring together the brightest minds of Africa. Up and coming thought leaders that are already starting to shape the future. Visionary architects, brave entrepreneurs, mad innovators and critical authors. Mayors that care about the future of their city and the prosperity of their people. Investors from Silicon Valley, Europe and Africa and business people that are ready to think out of the box and build the businesses of tomorrow.