Forbes announces it’s under 30 summit Africa will hold in Botswana come April

Forbes has announced that its first-ever Under 30 Summit Africa will take place in Botswana from April 24-29, bringing together 600 participants for mentorship, networking, and important conversations about sustainability, innovation, and entrepreneurship.

The six-day event, hosted in collaboration with the Botswana President’s Initiative, will bring together Botswana’s business leaders, government officials, venture capitalists, and business role models, as well as the world’s most influential young entrepreneurs and innovators, to foster entrepreneurship locally and network with likeminded innovators who are changing business around the world.

Beginning in Botswana’s capital city of Gaborone, attendees will be able to immerse themselves in the country’s culture and enjoy the sounds and cuisine of local performers and chefs.

Attendees will travel to Chobe National Park, the world’s largest elephant sanctuary, halfway through the event for a fully-programmed agenda focused on sustainability.

“We’re thrilled to bring the Under 30 Summit to Africa for the first time, with the continent’s growth poised to drive the global economy in the twenty-first century,” said Randall Lane, Forbes’ chief content officer. “We are especially excited to bring together the world’s top young entrepreneurs in Botswana, which is not only one of the most beautiful countries in the world, but is also poised to become a global hub for innovation and startup acceleration.”