The future of Africa is dependent on Innovation and Communities. Anna Ekeledo addresses the utilization of innovation as a solution to tackle Africa's urgent issues, such as food scarcity and unemployment. She highlighted the significance of innovation hubs as incubators for world-class solutions, the challenges that plague their potential for success and what we can do to surmount these challenges. Anna Ekeledo is the Executive Director of AfriLabs, a network organization comprising 400+ technology and innovation hubs across 52 African countries and the diaspora. She leads a pan-African team in developing initiatives and partnerships that foster high-potential entrepreneurs, driving economic growth and social development.
Anna is an international speaker, trainer, ecosystem builder, and mentor.
She serves as an advisor in various roles, including the Africa-Europe Foundation Digital Strategy Task Force, the World Economic Forum's Global Future Council on technology policy, and the NESG Strategic Group on Mining and Manufacturing.
Anna holds a first-class degree in psychology from Covenant University, Nigeria, and an M.Sc. in International Marketing Management from Leeds University Business School, UK. Her accomplishments have been recognized by esteemed organizations such as Choiseul 100 Africa, Agile 50, Skoll World Forum, Apolitical, and the World Economic Forum. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx