ELISA CONFAB EVENT

Our Speaker Anele Mkuzo has over a decade of experience in Enterprise and Supplier Development (ESD) and a strong foundation in inclusive innovation for entrepreneurs in marginalised areas. She is the Founder of Zinde Zinde (Pty) Ltd t/a  and the African Entrepreneurship Initiative (AEi), where she is pioneering impactful projects aimed at empowering entrepreneurs through training, business coaching and mentorship.

Her tenure at the Gordon Institute of Business Science (GIBS) saw her heading up programs benefiting over 400 entrepreneurs; spanning diverse sectors such as ICT, construction, manufacturing, engineering, and financial services. Notably, her contributions were recognized at the 2015 South African Construction Awards, where she received an award for designing the National Home Builders Regulatory Council (NHBRC) Women Empowerment Programme that recognizes excellence in Africa.

She holds a Master of Philosophy in Inclusive Innovation from the University of Cape Town's Graduate School of Business. She is equipped with the knowledge and expertise to address the evolving challenges within the ESD sector. She also facilitates work place readiness programmes for new graduates at the Henley Business School,

When you attend ELISA CONFABS you receive:

• 1 hour of virtual learning on the most important topics in entrepreneurialism
• the opportunity to ask questions directly to the CONFAB speaker
• networking opportunities with attendees from all over the world
• business development and visibility

Confabs are free events open to the entire ELISA portal community, which includes high potential entrepreneurs and founders with bold ideas for solving the greatest challenges we face in Africa. Attendees also include industry executives, investors, venture capitalists, philanthropists, researchers, educators, government regulators, policy makers, founders and entrepreneurs at every stage of their journey.

During the confab, an inspirational speaker or thought leader provides remarks for 10-minutes focusing on their professional journey, particularly as it relates to entrepreneurism in Africa. This is followed by randomly assigned small group virtual breakout sessions where attendees connect with others, discuss bootstrap briefs and gain recognition for their business, project or idea.

The mission of ELISA is to create jobs and support entrepreneurship in Africa. ELISA members and sponsors discover new opportunities for innovation, connect with others who share the mission, and grow professionally.

Date: October 31, 2024

Schedule: 4-5 PM Central Africa Time (CAT)

Location: https://icpdprograms-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAude2rqjsuGNNcL58DdZuhaoztO_12bHiz