Resilience and Growth in Africa

Leading Sustainable Businesses, Driving Change and International Opportunities

Welcome to the B Lab Africa Summit 2024!

In partnership with IMPACT TRADE, we’re thrilled to host our 3rd annual summit in Kievits Kroon Wine Estate, Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa from September 4th to 5th. Join us as we explore “Resilience and Growth In Africa,” bringing together leaders of sustainable businesses to drive change and seize international opportunities.

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ABOUT THE SUMMIT

Join us at the B Lab Africa Summit 2024, In partnership with IMPACT TRADE, where we’ll be focusing on “Resilience and Growth In Africa” while leading sustainable businesses and driving change towards international opportunities. In today’s dynamic business environment, the strategic significance of sustainable development and climate resilience cannot be understated. Our summit, happening in Kievits Kroon Wine Estate, Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa from September 4th to 5th, 2024, provides a crucial platform to address these challenges head-on.

Through a dynamic mix of keynote addresses, panel discussions, and interactive sessions, attendees will glean insights into innovative solutions and best practices.

By fostering meaningful exchanges and strategic collaborations, our summit empowers stakeholders to spearhead sustainable growth and innovation within their organizations. Join us for an exclusive opportunity to participate in high-level discussions, gain insider perspectives, and champion impactful initiatives for a more sustainable future.

Why Should you Attend the Summit?

Elevate Your Sustainability Journey:

This summit offers a unique platform to explore and expand upon solutions for a sustainable future in Africa. By convening industry leaders, policymakers, academics, entrepreneurs, investors, and funders, the event aims to foster collaboration, drive collective action, and promote positive social and environmental impact, empowering your company to advance its sustainability journey.

Expand Your Business Reach:

Joining this summit presents an opportunity to develop your business in new regions across Africa and globally. By connecting with industry experts and stakeholders from diverse sectors, you can gain valuable insights and forge strategic partnerships that open doors to new markets and opportunities.

Tap into Global Networks:

B Lab operates in 98 countries in 162 industries worldwide, offering a vast network of resources and expertise. By participating in this summit, you gain access to a global community of like-minded businesses, enabling you to share technologies, best practices, and growth strategies that can propel your business forward on a global scale.

IMPACT TRADE will allow you, by participating in the summit, to accelerate your international impact businesses

with businessmen from different continents. We have organized events in Tuscany, Barcelona, Uruguay and other corners of Latin America, generating a network of business leaders globally, with whom you will be able to accelerate opportunities based on trust and social capital.

Summit Experience

Elevating the discourse on sustainability and business resilience, our summit will unfold at a distinguished venue in Kievits Kroon Wine Estate, Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa from September 4th to 5th, 2024.

Expect a dynamic blend of keynote addresses, thought-provoking panel discussions, and intimate small-group sessions tailored to foster meaningful exchanges and actionable insights.

This exclusive gathering is meticulously crafted to empower stakeholders across sectors to not only learn and engage but also forge strategic collaborations and champion impactful initiatives.

Engage in high-level discussions, gain insider perspectives, and cultivate strategic partnerships that will drive sustainable growth and innovation in your organization.

Programs

We envision launching a series of programs aimed at amplifying the summit’s impact, offering actionable avenues for participants to sustain engagement and contribute to the advancement of sustainable development in Africa.

These initiatives are designed to empower and bolster sustainable growth on the continent by fostering entrepreneurship, providing mentorship

and empowering youth, establishing sustainable business incubators, advocating for climate action and resilience, harnessing the potential of data and technology for growth, and facilitating impact investing and sustainable finance networks. Through these endeavors, we aim to provide mentorship, training, and networking opportunities to entrepreneurs, businesses, and communities dedicated to addressing social and environmental challenges.

Expected Outcomes

The summit aims to foster collaboration, share insights and best practices, and inspire attendees to integrate sustainability into their business operations.

Through strategic partnerships and initiatives, the summit will drive positive change, foster innovation, and create a supportive ecosystem for sustainable business practices in Africa.

2024 Speakers

Announced Soon

EVENT SCHEDULE

PRELIMINARY AGENDA

B Lab Africa Summit 2024

Day 1 Agenda - September 4, 2024

08:15 - 09:00

Registration and Networking

09:00 - 09:10

Welcome Address

09:10 - 09:40

keynote Address

09:40 - 10:25

panel discussion

Panel Discussion: Approaches to Sustainability and Best Practice

10:25 - 11:10

panel discussion

Panel Discussion: New Avenues for Sustainable Finance in Africa

Mid-Morning Tea Break

11:30 - 12:30

Breakout Sessions

Participants choose from the following:

a) Workshop A: Encouraging private investment in sustainable business /innovative finance mechanisms
b) Workshop B: Governance for Sustainable Outcomes
c) Workshop C: Circular Economy and Responsible Consumption
d) Workshop D: Impact Trade Alliance:Driving Impact Trade Regions

● All sessions will be recorded and shared with participants.

Networking Lunch

13:30 - 14:15

panel discussion

Panel Discussion: Data in Business as a Force for Public Good

14:15 - 14:45

Inspirational Talk

Inspirational: Inspiration and provocation to accelerate international impact businesses

Afternoon Tea Break

15:00 - 16:00

Breakout Sessions

Participants choose from the following:

a) Workshop A: Impact Measurement & B Lab Framework in Africa – Delivered by B Lab
b) Workshop B: -Twin Transition :Technology for sustainability / AI
c) Workshop C: Strategies for Net-zero Emissions / Carbon Markets
d) Workshop D: Workshop on entrepreneurship/innovation/youth

● All sessions will be recorded and shared with participants.

16:00 - 16:30

Closing Address and Recap

*Note: Sessions and speakers subject to change.

Day 2 Agenda - September 5, 2024

08:15 - 09:00

Registration and Networking

09:00 - 09:45

Ice-breaking Dynamic Based on Movement

09:45 - 09:55

Welcome Address

09:55 - 10:20

keynote Address

10:20 - 11:05

panel discussion

Panel Discussion: Trade as a Force for Good: Soft Landing in South Africa

Mid-Morning Tea Break

11:20 - 13:00

Walking Round 1

IMPACT TRADE

facilitates unique Walking Rounds in natural settings to inspire trust and cultivate local and global business opportunities.

Networking Lunch

14:00 - 14:30

Inspirational Talk

Inspirational: Inspiration and provocation to accelerate international impact businesses

14:30 - 15:40

Walking Round 2

IMPACT TRADE

facilitates unique Walking Rounds in natural settings to inspire trust and cultivate local and global business opportunities.

15:40 - 16:00

Partner Address

Afternoon Tea Break

16:15 - 16:30

Closing Address and Vote of Thanks

16:30 - 18:00

Networking Cocktails and Departure

*Note: Sessions and speakers subject to change.

ACCOMMODATION

Kievits Kroon Gauteng Wine Estate offers luxurious 4-star country accommodation. Follow the steps below to secure your stay at special discounted rates!

Explore available Suits and Rooms here: https://www.kievitskroon.co.za/hotel/ Once you’ve chosen your preferred accommodation type, please email Yvette at yvette@kievitskroon.co.za, copying summit@b-labafrica.net, with the following details:

Subject line or email copy: Accommodation block code: BLABAFSUMMIT2024
Preferred accommodation type and number of guests
Arrival and departure dates

You’ll receive a response from the Kievits Kroon team with further instructions to confirm your booking. (Expect response within 72 hours)
Due to limited availability, we recommend booking in advance to secure your accommodation.

Nearby alternative accommodations within a 2 – 4 km radius of the event venue include: The Blades (4-star accommodation)

Nearby alternative accommodations within a 2 – 4 km radius of the event venue include: Premier Hotel Roodevalley (3-star accommodation)

*Please note: E-hailing services may experience delays in this area (up to 30 – 45 minutes). For information on shuttle services, please contact the hotel directly.

Require a letter of invitation for your visa application?

Please send us a copy of your purchased summit ticket, a copy of your Visa data page, and the name of the Embassy where you will apply.
Note: We do not assist with the visa process itself; our support is limited to providing a letter of invitation if required for your visa application.

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