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Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC), Cape Town - South Africa
YALI Alumni Expo and Trade Show
YALI Expo:
The USAID Young African Leaders Initiative will host the YALI Alumni Expo and Trade Show (YALI Expo) from November 11 to 13, 2024, in Cape Town, South Africa. The YALI Expo will overlap with the AfricaTech Festival (also in Cape Town) from November 12 to 14, 2024, implemented by the African Trade and Investment activity, which boasts 15,000 attendees, 300+ exhibitors, 1,000+ start-ups, and 150+ investors.
The YALI Expo seeks to convene, connect, and celebrate YALI alumni making positive change in their communities by creating networking opportunities and showcasing innovations for sustainable impact.
The idea for the YALI Expo was born from the 2022 U.S. Africa Leaders’ Summit, with the White House announcing the expo as a unique opportunity to showcase the innovations of alumni and foster their connection with experts and officials from the private sector, civil society, government, and the diaspora community.
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Amplifying YALI Alumni Potential
Amplifying Impact
Promote YALI alumni talents and achievements to attract private sector investments and partnerships.
YALI Brand-building
Develop the YALI brand as a consistent platform to showcase the talents and accomplishments of YALI Alumni
Networking, Collaboration, and Professional Advancement
Facilitate networking among YALI alumni and promote professional interactions for impactful cross-border collaborations and mentorship.
Spotlighting YALI Alumni Impact
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Celebrating Successful Innovations
Showcasing exceptional YALI alumni who utilize their expertise to develop innovative solutions in critical areas such as agriculture, health, and climate change to drive impactful change across Africa and tackle some of the continent’s most pressing challenges.
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Scaling Social Enterprises
Exploring strategies to scale social enterprises led by YALI partners, highlighting best practices and actionable tips to enhance sustainability and growth, collaborate, and elevate social enterprises to the next level.
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Driving Policy and Innovation for Sustainable Solutions
Leveraging YALI alumni's diverse expertise and regional insights to identify actionable policies, solutions, and targeted strategies to overcome challenges in sectors such as agriculture, health, education, tech, and climate change.
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Harnessing Entrepreneurial Initiatives for Societal Impact
Showcasing YALI alumni ideas and initiatives driving societal impact through pitching and showcasing alumni businesses, enterprises, products, and services to potential markets.
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Alumni Connections
Bringing together YALI alumni and strategic partners, including YALI country chapter heads, to network, exchange ideas, share experiences, and explore potential partnerships that advance youth leadership and development across Africa.
Why Partner?
The YALI Expo will showcase alumni innovations for sustainable impact in communities, countries, and the continent. It is a unique opportunity for your organization to invest strategically in Africa’s future by engaging 800+ participants from 49+ countries across sub-Saharan Africa.
Through sponsorship, you stand to gain valuable exposure while supporting a critical platform for young African leaders. Shape the future of Africa by sponsoring specific sessions, social events, exhibitions, and other additional opportunities. Sponsorship benefits include reaching a powerful audience, brand exposure, opportunities for networking and partnership, promoting innovation, and advancing positive social impact, among others.
For more InformationUnleashing Potential, Accelerating Impact
Convene, connect, and celebrate YALI alumni making positive change in their communities by creating networking opportunities and showcasing innovations for sustainable impact.
