London EC2A 4BX, UK
October
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The YA presents a bi-monthly networking event like none other. While bringing together young professionals and entrepreneurs with a keen interest in Africa to actively engage with one another in a social environment, we also provide a dynamic platform for start-up CEOs with an African appeal to showcase and promote their ideas. Whether you fly solo or come along with friends, through our creative ice-breaker games, we’ll ensure that you get leave with strong prospective business, social or professional contacts.
Who can attend?
- Anyone wishing to connect with other young professionals and entrepreneurs with an interest in Africa
- Start-up CEOs with an African appeal wishing to showcase or promote their product or service
Why attend?
- Socialise with like-minded professionals and entrepreneurs
- Gain knowledge and stay current with trends within the African market
- Increase your visibility
- Recruit prospective talent or make prospective business or professional contacts
CALLING ALL STARTUP CEOs!
Don’t miss this opportunity to promote your business to a wider audience and win up to £1000 cash prize and vouchers towards funding your enterprise.
The Pitch
Pitch your business to an audience of potential customers and sponsors during our bi-monthly event, YA Connect for the chance to win.
We accept entries from any business with an African interest under the following categories:
- Tech and Social Media
- Food and Drink
- Fashion, Hair and Beauty
- Health and Lifestyle
The judging panel will include some of the biggest names in African business, with the audience making the final decision and your business will be judged based on the following criteria:
- Quality of the idea
- Communication
- Scale of the potential opportunity
- Overall knowledge
If you believe your business has what to takes to win, or for further information, please contact us on the details below.
E: events@theyoungafrican.com T: 0203 380 0721
London EC2A 4BX, UK
