Rwanda Convention Bureau

6th East African Banking & Microfinance Forum

RCBWEB — 2024-07-24T15:53:16Z

The 6th East African Banking & Microfinance Forum hosted by Trade and Development Bank (TDB), in collaboration with the European Investment Bank (EIB) will take place from 14-15 March 2024 at Kigali Serena, Kigali, Rwanda.

This two-day in-person forum will seek to discuss innovative strategies for enhancing financial inclusion and sustainable finance in the region. Additionally, the Forum will address digital transformation, fintech disruption, and cybersecurity challenges in the banking industry while promoting collaboration and partnerships among banks, fintech companies, and other stakeholders for driving inclusive economic growth.

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5th Annual CFA Investment Conference

RCBWEB — 2024-03-20T07:11:11Z

The Kigali International Financial Centre (KIFC) in collaboration with CFA Society East Africa will hold the 5th Annual CFA Investment Conference in Kigali on March 28, 2024, under the theme: ‘Invest East: Navigating East Africa's Investment Landscape'.

The CFA Investment Conference will feature insightful discussions on various topics including benefits and strategies of gender-lens investing to drive financial and social change, and ESG investing. Furthermore, discussions will delve into the start-up ecosystem, highlighting the role of venture capital in driving innovation.

The Conference, being held in Rwanda for the first time, is geared towards unlocking the immense potential of East Africa's investment landscape. This event will attract a diverse range of participants including investors, entrepreneurs, policymakers, thought leaders, and CFA charter holders, and feature regional and globally acclaimed speakers.

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Ntare Lions League 2024

RCBWEB — 2024-03-05T14:24:01Z

This is Uganda's first & premier Sunday soccer league, bringing together teams from Ntare School's 60+ year old rich heritage as a networking initiative for O.Bs coming together through sport.

For more information, visit the website below

View online : https://ntareleague.com/

ALT Network Summit 2024

RCBWEB — 2024-03-05T10:14:33Z

ALT ( African Law & Tech) Network Summit 2024, a pivotal event uniting legal and tech professionals.

This power-packed event, taking place at Norrsken House, Kigali, from March 13th to 15th, 2024, promises to be a significant gathering for professionals at the intersection of law and technology.

Under the theme “Shaping the Future – Navigating Digital Frontiers: Legal Considerations and Tech Innovations,” the Summit promises to ignite conversations and collaborations that will shape Africa's digital future. A curated lineup of industry leaders, disruptors, and visionaries will spark thought-provoking discussions on emerging areas of law, including AI governance, data protection and digital trade, and focus on how to ensure startup sustainability on the continent of Africa and investment in tech-enabled ventures.
Expect engaging discussions, innovative ideas, and the opportunity to connect with diverse attendees, from the industry, regulators, lawyers, investors, and policymakers to tech entrepreneurs.

The ALT Network Summit 2024 is an inclusive platform welcoming a wide range of participants – seasoned lawyers, tech professionals, investors, policymakers, startups, regulators, academics, law students, civil society organizations, and more. Whether you are new to the industry or a seasoned veteran, your perspective is valuable.

Event format

Two days of the conference, featuring keynotes, panel discussions, breakout sessions, workshops, and a masterclass, and a third day dedicated to B2B collaborations for tech-enabled startups (sector agnostic), featuring a blend of insightful sessions and practical activities with networking opportunities with industry leaders and peers.

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Transforming Energy Access Forum 2024

RCBWEB — 2024-02-21T10:41:52Z

The event is dedicated to exchanging knowledge and insights to accelerate clean energy access in sub-Saharan Africa, South Asia, and the Indo-Pacific region through advancing technologies, skills, and business model innovation.
The event aims to address the challenges outlined in the UN's SDG midpoint review which emphasised the need for accelerated progress in achieving SDG7.

Bringing together clean energy innovators and key decision-makers from across government, policy and investment, the Forum seeks to enhance collaboration and knowledge exchange.

Through keynotes, panels and thematic sessions, the agenda will focus on sharing tangible insights from across the Transforming Energy Access (TEA) platform and programmes supported via the Ayrton Fund to foster informed decision-making. The Forum will also feature an innovation marketplace for a selection of exhibitors.

Topics to be explored include energy storage, mini-grid market enablement, innovative finance mechanisms, sustainable cooling, and ensuring inclusivity in clean energy innovation. The Forum will also dive into key enablers for progress, such as scaling innovations, capacity building, unlocking finance, and collaborating with local partners.

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13th International Pharmaceutical Symposium

RCBWEB — 2024-02-21T10:18:33Z

The Annual International Pharmaceutical Symposium, a hallmark event organized by the RPSA, fosters a vibrant dialogue among healthcare enthusiasts, comprising medical and pharmacy students, seasoned pharmacists, researchers, and stakeholders committed to global healthcare advancement. This symposium serves as a platform for dialogue, exploring advancements and potential enhancements within the pharmacy profession and the broader healthcare landscape, both within Rwanda and on an international scale.
The 13th RPSA International Pharmaceutical Symposium is poised to take place under the theme "ELEVATING PHARMACEUTICAL EXCELLENCE; A Holistic Vision for Healthcare in the Digital Age." Convening at Park Inn by Radisson Kigali from .

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TASTE OF KIGALI FESTIVAL

RCBWEB — 2024-02-20T14:08:57Z

Savor the Taste of Kigali Flavor at ¨TASTE OF KIGALI FESTIVAL¨

The "Taste of Kigali - Uburyohe bwa Kigali" event will highlight Kigali City and Rwanda, and it is driven by the vision of encapsulating the essence of hospitality, culture, and community. The objectives include promoting Kigali's hospitality, celebrating Rwanda's rich culture, strengthening ties in the tourism industry, engaging the local community, and expanding regional participation. This event aspires to be more than a gathering; it aims to create an immersive celebration that resonates with both local and international audiences.

For more information, visit the website below

View online : https://tasteofkigali.org/

African Confederation of Co-operative Savings and Credit Association (ACCOSCA) Conference

RCBWEB — 2024-01-23T10:24:34Z

ACCOSCA is a Pan-African confederation of national associations of savings and credit cooperatives societies. ACCOSCA opened its doors in 1968 and is currently governed by domicile laws and the ACCOSCA constitution.
The General Assembly, which currently comprises twenty-seven countries, is the highest organ of the organization. The General Assembly is held annually and in different member states within the region. It ensures that the activities of ACCOSCA remain relevant in meeting the challenges faced by Africa.

For more information, visit the organisation website below

View online : https://accosca.org/

Thirty-eighth meeting of the GCF Board (B.38)

RCBWEB — 2024-01-22T14:47:25Z

The Green Climate Fund (GCF) – a critical element of the historic Paris Agreement - is the world's largest climate fund, mandated to support developing countries raise and realize their Nationally Determined Contributions (NDC) ambitions towards low-emissions, climate-resilient pathways.

Green Climate Fund is the largest global fund dedicated to help fight climate change.

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Africa e-government Conference 2024

RCBWEB — 2024-01-22T14:38:51Z

The Africa eGovernance Conference (#Afregov24) is the premier digital transformation conference connecting public and private sector leaders in Africa.

AfreGOV 2024 is the maiden edition of Africa's world-class platform for private and public sector as well as citizens engagement.

The conference is designed to provide thought leadership that will bring together decision makers, strategists, policy implementers, donors as well as development partners, coming together to create the pathways into the future of digital governance on the continent to determine the course of the future in line with Agenda 2063 of the Africa Union (AU) which carefully articulates the roadmap to the realization of the vision of African leaders on ‘The Africa We Want.

Endorsed and Fully Supported by The Government of The Public of Rwanda, The 2024 Conference and Exhibition platform for African leaders in government and the global technology industry to connect with the objective of leveraging information and communications technologies to facilitate the advancement of digital economy for sustainable growth across Africa. The Conversation of This Event will Center on how digital governance through public sector ICT related service delivery can bring social inclusion and sustainable development to the continent.

The conference and exhibition will feature plenary and deep-dive, networking and dealmaking sessions featuring relevant technology solutions tailored for the urgent transformation of Africa. The conference will also include “TEDxAfreGov” to wrap up the finale of the AfreGov Smart City Innovation Challenge where agencies of government across Africa gets a chance to showcase exceptional solutions already in use to facilitate access and inclusion as well as the AfreGov Start-up Innovation Challenge, where young entrepreneurs developing bespoke but scalable solutions to
transform government services will get a chance to present those solutions to government leaders.

For more information, visit the website below

View online : https://afregov.africa/