# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Building the Africa We Want: African Leadership, Innovation & Social Impact
- **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 11 Jun, 2026 at 09:20 am – Thu, 11 Jun, 2026 at 12:00 pm (+01:00)
- **Event Description**: Exploring African leadership, innovation and social enterprise shaping sustainable development and Africa’s future.About this EventVenue: Somerville College - The Margaret Thatcher Centre Lecture Hall Format: In-person onlyBreakfast: 9:20am-10:00am BSTSession: Starts 10:00am BST after complimentary breakfast at the collegeSpeakers:Rana Taha: Nations Resident Coordinator in TunisiaNzioka Waita: MD Tony Blair Institute for Global Change-Africa Advisory (TBC)Tinashe Ngwenya: CEO & Founder MaarifaLeodger Leonard Kachebonaho: Managing Director Emwani Coffee LtdSesion Background:Celebrating 10 years since Africa Oxford Initiative (AfOx) establishment, this side event is inspired by AfOx’s Spirit of Ubuntu. It seeks to convene African founders, scholars, practitioners, and policymakers to explore how African-led enterprises, advisory models, and community-driven initiatives are shaping sustainable development across the continent.Africa is home to a new generation of leaders who are driving innovative and locally grounded solutions to some of the continent’s most pressing challenges, including climate change, governance, education, health, economic inclusion, and social justice. These leaders are leveraging entrepreneurship, research, policy, and community engagement to create sustainable pathways for development that are both impactful and inclusive.Through dialogue, shared experiences, and networking, this event will provide a platform to strengthen connections and catalyse partnerships aimed at advancing inclusive and sustainable development across Africa.ObjectivesThis session reflects AfOx’s commitment to fostering equitable partnerships, African-led knowledge production, and collaborative solutions rooted in the Ubuntu philosophy of shared humanity and collective progress, and will aim to;Showcase African-led initiatives and enterprises that are contributing to sustainable development across the continent.Explore innovative approaches to leadership, governance, investment, and social entrepreneurship.Facilitate dialogue between scholars, practitioners, and policymakers on emerging opportunities and challenges.Encourage collaboration and networking among members of the AfOx and wider Oxford communities, and partnersInspire participants to engage in partnerships that advance inclusive and sustainable development in Africa.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/oxford/building-the-africa-we-want-african-leadership-innovation-and-social-impact/100001990165259866
- **Event Categories**: health-wellness, business
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## Ticket Details

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## Event venue details

- **city**: Oxford
- **state**: EN
- **country**: United Kingdom
- **location**: Somerville College
- **lat**: 51.7597039
- **long**: -1.2613689
- **full address**: Somerville College, Woodstock Road, Oxford, United Kingdom

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Building the Africa We Want: African Leadership, Innovation & Social Impact being held?
  - **A:** Building the Africa We Want: African Leadership, Innovation & Social Impact takes place on Thu, 11 Jun, 2026 at 09:20 am to Thu, 11 Jun, 2026 at 12:00 pm at Somerville College, Woodstock Road, Oxford, United Kingdom.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Building the Africa We Want: African Leadership, Innovation & Social Impact?
  - **A:** Building the Africa We Want: African Leadership, Innovation & Social Impact is organized by SoGE MSc Reps.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Building the Africa We Want: African Leadership, Innovation & Social Impact is ideal for professionals, entrepreneurs, startup founders, and networking enthusiasts eager to grow their connections. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Oxford, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Building the Africa We Want: African Leadership, Innovation & Social Impact sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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