AFRICA RISE INDABA 2025
Empowering Youth-Driven SMMEs to Transform Business and Revolutionize Tourism Investment
5 – 7 March 2025
Johannesburg – South Africa
Venue: The Radisson Hotel & Convention Centre
Introduction
AFRICA RISE INDABA 2025: Redefining Africa’s Future Through Youth Leadership, Entrepreneurship, and Innovation
Welcome to the AFRICA RISE INDABA 2025—where ideas ignite, strategies transform, and youth leadership becomes the driving force for Africa’s development. This is not just another talk show, it is a powerful call to action, a gathering that will pave the way for youth empowerment through tourism,business, and investment.
1. Premier Event
Africa Rise Indaba 2025: Youth-Driven
Business Strategies and Tourism
Investment is a premier 3-day event set to take place in the vibrant city of
Johannesburg, South Africa.
2. Focus on Africa
This prestigious Indaba brings
together entrepreneurs, business
leaders,policymakers, investors, and
industry professionals from across Africa.
3. Collaboration and Innovation
The event is designed to build
collaboration, stimulate innovation,
and drive sustainable business
growth across the continent
4. Key Industries
With an emphasis on key industries such as tourism, finance, and technology, the summit provides a platform for participants to
engage in high level discussions, explore emerging trends, and develop strategies that will shape Africa’s future economic landscape.
VISION & MISSION OF THE INDABA
Vision
To create a new era of youth-driven business strategies, tourism investment, and sustainable development across Africa, empowering the next generation to be leaders, entrepreneurs, and innovators.
Mission
To provide the tools, networks, and actionable plans that ensure Africa’s youth have the knowledge, opportunities, and resources to unlock their full potential. We are committed to deepining impactful partnerships between youth, corporates, governments, and civil society that drive real, measurable change.
VISION & MISSION OF THE INDABA
1. Youth Empowerment & Leadership
Provide a platform where young leaders from across Africa can inspire, collaborate, and share groundbreaking ideas and projects. Through workshops, panels, and collaborative sessions, youth voices will shape actionable solutions for Africa’s challenges.
2. Strategic Partnerships
To provide the tools, networks, and actionable plans that ensure Africa’s youth have the knowledge, opportunities, and resources to unlock their full potential. We are committed to deepining impactful partnerships between youth, corporates, governments, and civil society that drive real, measurable change.
3. Tourism as a Catalyst for Growth
To provide the tools, networks, and actionable plans that ensure Africa’s youth have the knowledge, opportunities, and resources to unlock their full potential. We are committed to deepining impactful partnerships between youth, corporates, governments, and civil society that drive real, measurable change.
4. Accountable Policymakers
To provide the tools, networks, and actionable plans that ensure Africa’s youth have the knowledge, opportunities, and resources to unlock their full potential. We are committed to deepining impactful partnerships between youth, corporates, governments, and civil society that drive real, measurable change.
5. Youth as Agents of Change
To provide the tools, networks, and actionable plans that ensure Africa’s youth have the knowledge, opportunities, and resources to unlock their full potential. We are committed to deepining impactful partnerships between youth, corporates, governments, and civil society that drive real, measurable change.
KEY EXPECTED OUTCOMES
Tangible Partnerships & Signed Contracts Corporates and youth will leave this Indaba with tangible outcomes not just promises, but signed contracts, mentorship agreements, and investment deals that drive youth-led businesses forward.
Policy Pledges & Accountability Policymakers will outline clear, actionable plans for empowering youth. Post Indaba, they will be held accountable for delivering on these commitments, ensuring the policies discussed lead to actual change.
Sustainable Youth-Led Enterprises Through
investment opportunities and partnerships, the
Indaba will directly lead to the creation and
expansion of youth-led businesses, particularly
in sectors like tourism, where the potential for
growth is immense.
DAY 1 -POLICY, DIPLOMACY, AND LEADERSHIP FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT
Influencing Policy for Youth Empowerment
This day is dedicated to addressing the structural barriers that hinder youth empowerment and development. Top government officials, global policymakers, and youth representatives will convene to build frame[1]works that will revolutionize youth policies in Africa.
Diplomacy for Youth-Led Growth
A platform for discussing regional and continental partnerships to support youth driven businesses and innovation through diplomatic efforts.
Accountability Sessions
Policymakers will not only present strategies, but they will also be held accountable through real-time feedback and commitment sessions to ensure long-term implementation of youth-focused policies.
DAY 2 -ENTREPRENEURSHIP DEVELOPMENT, INVESTMENT PROMOTION, AND INTRA TRAD
YOUTH-CORPORATE PARTNERSHIPS
1. Corporates will sign contracts with youth entrepreneurs, investing in their ideas and creating employment opportunities. The Indaba will feature exclusive matchmaking sessions between young entrepreneurs and corporate executives to solidify these partnerships.
2.Investment Forums Highlighting investment opportunities in youth led businesses. Youth entrepreneurs will pitch innovative business models to investors, and funding opportunities
will be made available to support their ventures.
3.Intra-Africa Trade for Youth Promote intra-Africa trade by empowering youth-owned businesses across the continent and facilitate cross-border collaborations that unlock new markets.
DAY 3: CONSISTS OF 3 EVENTS
Morning: Tourism Rountable
A high-level forum bringing together investors, government officials, and tourism professionals to explore investment opportunities in Africa’s tourism sector, including infrastructure development, eco-tourism, and hospitality ventures.
Afternoon: Mr & Ms Adventure Africa Pageant 2025
A pageant celebrating beauty, adventure, and African culture while promoting the tourism industry across the continent. Contestants will advocate for eco-friendly tourism, cultural preservation, and sustainable travel practices.
Evening: Africa Rise Award 2025
Recognizing young, dynamic entrepreneurs in Africa who are leading innovative projects, promoting cultural exchange, and contributing to Africa’s global business narrative. Celebrating exceptional African entrepreneurs and business leaders who have made significant contributions to Africa’s sustainable growth and development.
DAY 2 - EMPOWERING AFRICA'S TOURISM THROUGH ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND INNOVATION
TOURISM AS A DRIVER OF ECONOMIC GROWTH
Discuss how tourism can become a catalyst for youth-led growth. Showcase successful tourism ventures that have empowered local communities, created jobs, and generated revenue while preserving Africa’s unique cultural heritage.
INNOVATIVE APPROACHES IN TOURISM
Inspire youth to look beyond traditional tourism models by exploring innovative opportunitie such as eco-tourism, cultural tourism, and sustainable travel businesses. Tourism has the power to drive sustainability, protect heritage, and create wealth.
TOURISM AS A DRIVER OF ECONOMIC GROWTH
Investors will connect with youth-led tourism businesses, providing funding and mentorship to scale these ventures for global recognition.
MR & MS ADVENTURE AFRICA 2025
A pageant celebrating beauty,adventure, and African culture while promoting the tourism industry across the continent. Contestants will advocate for eco-friendly tourism, cultural preservation, and sustainable travel practices.
AFRICA RISE AWARDS 2025
Recognizing young, dynamic entrepreneurs in Africa who are leading innovative projects, promoting cultural exchange, and contributing to Africa’s global business narrative. Celebrating exceptional africa’s entrepreneurs and business leaders who have made significant contributions to Africa’s sustainable growth and development.
TARGET AUDIENCE
Youth Entrepreneurs & Innovators: Ambitious young leaders (18-35) seeking to launch or scale SMMEs, tech, and high growth sectors.
Investors & Venture Capitalists: Private investors, VCs, and finance institutions looking to fund youth-led businesses and high-potential startups.
Corporate Executives & Business Leaders: Leaders from tourism, hospitality, retail, and tech sectors seeking partnerships and sustainable growth opportunities with youth-led SMMEs.
Policymakers & Government Representatives:
Officials shaping policies on youth empowerment, economic growth, tourism, and intra-African trade.
Civil Society & Development Organizations:
NGOs and agencies supporting youth empowerment, entrepreneurship, and sustainable development across Africa.
Educational Institutions & Training Providers:
Universities and vocational centers offering entrepreneurship and skills development.
Tourism & Hospitality Stakeholders:
Industry players interested in innovative, sustainable tourism and youth-led business solutions.
Media & Influencers:
Journalists, content creators, and platforms amplifying stories of youth entrepreneurship and tourism transformation.
EXCLUSIVE SPONSORSHIP PACKAGES
GOLD SPONSORSHIP – $30,000 Benefits:
• Branding Opportunities: Prominent logo placement on selected event materials andbanners.
• VIP Engagement: 6 VIP passes with access to VIP networking sessions.
• Speaking Opportunities: Opportunity for a 15-minute speaking slot or panel participation.
• Media Exposure: Logo featured in selected press releases and digital event promotions.
• Exhibition Space: 4×4 meter exhibition stand in a prime location.
• Marketing: Social media mentions, logo inclusion invent newsletters, and a half-page ad in the event program.
• Brand Activation: Opportunity for one brand activation event at the exhibition space.
EXCLUSIVE SPONSORSHIP PACKAGES
SILVER SPONSORSHIP -$20,000 Benefits:
• Branding Opportunities: Logo placement on all platforms and select event signage.
• VIP Engagement: 4 VIP passes with access, networking events.
• Media Exposure: Logo featured in selected promotional Materials and event websites.
• Exhibition Space: 3×3 meter exhibition stand.
• Marketing: Social media shout-outs and logo placement in the event program with a page ads
BRONZE SPONSORSHIP - $10,000 Benefits:
• Branding Opportunities: Logo placement on select event banners and digital materials.
• VIP Engagement: 2 VIP passes with access to the networking sessions.
• Exhibition Space: 2×2 meter exhibition stand.
• Marketing: Mention in social media promotions and logo inclusion in the event program
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