Event
Programme · 2026-06-11

One morning.
Maximum impact.

08:30 Registration · 09:00–13:00 Programme · Impact Hub London · Structured for outcomes, not just conversations.

08:30 – 09:00
Networking

Arrival & Curated Networking

Networking Area

Warm connections before formal sessions. Light snacks & refreshments. Facilitated introductions — Employers ↔ Talent Providers, Investors ↔ High-potential Founders. Conversation prompts to guide meaningful engagement.

09:00 – 09:10
Keynote

Welcome Remarks & Summit Opening

Main Stage

Official welcome and summit opening by Impact Hub London (IHL).

09:10 – 09:20
Keynote

Keynote: Africa's Got Talent

Main Stage

Coalition vision and value proposition — delivered to employers and investors by Impact Hub Kumasi (IHK). Why Africa is the next global talent and investment frontier.

09:20 – 09:50
Talk

Market Insight: Africa's Digital Talent Advantage

Main Stage

2026 outlook — productivity, demographics, and global demand trends. Presented by BOSSAG / Mastercard Foundation / Generation Ghana / UK partners.

09:50 – 10:20
Panel

Panel I: Impact Investing — Risk Perception & Deal Realities

Main Stage

Investor risk perception, de-risking strategies, and the realities of investing in African markets. Panellists: Julian Asher (IHL Board — Investor + Africa business), UK-based investor or operator with Africa exposure, UKGCC contact.

10:20 – 10:30
Break

Tea Break

Networking Area

Short refreshment break.

10:30 – 11:00
Panel

Panel II: Cross-Border Hiring — Compliance, GDPR & ROI

Main Stage

GDPR, employment compliance, and measurable ROI from UK/EU firms hiring in Africa. Panellists: Julian Asher (Host), TapTapSend, UK Recruitment Agency Leader (TBC), eSAL.

11:00 – 11:30
Talk

Talent Showcase: Ready-to-Hire African Pipelines

Main Stage

Talent providers demonstrate their ready-to-hire pipelines. Organisations: Generation Ghana, MESTx, eSAL, Azubi Africa, Blossom Academy, Impact Hub Kumasi.

11:30 – 12:00
Startup Pitch

Startup Pitches: Selected African Startups

Main Stage

Selected African startups pitch to matched investors. Format: 5-minute pitch + 5-minute Q&A per startup.

12:00 – 12:20
Networking

Action Moments: Hiring Intent & Investment Signals

Networking Tables

Employer hiring intent signals and pilot commitments. Investor expressions of interest. Curated networking tables: Employers ↔ Talent Providers, Investors ↔ Founders.

12:30 – 12:50
Networking

Deal-Focused Networking Lunch

Dining Area

Convert conversations into outcomes. Networking zones: Hiring Discussions, Investment Discussions, Partnership Discussions. Light facilitation to keep conversations outcome-oriented.

12:50 – 13:00
Keynote

Close & Activation

Main Stage

Next steps: post-event matchmaking platform, next edition preview. Final networking touchpoints and farewell.

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