27 - 28 March 2025

Olin Africa Business Forum 2025

Redefining Africas Business Narrative: Thriving Beyond Borders with Sustainable Businesses

The 2025 Olin Africa Business Forum is Here!

This year’s forum challenges existing narratives about African business by emphasizing the power of sustainable and profitable enterprises that can thrive for generations. Conversations will explore entrepreneurship, intra-African trade and policy, investment opportunities, technology and healthcare, and the unique dynamics of family-owned businesses across the continent.

A Glimpse of OABF

Welcome to Olin African Business Forum! This year’s conference will challenge the prevailing narrative by showcasing that it is not only possible but imperative to build sustainable and profitable businesses in Africa, that can thrive for generations. The forum will discuss opportunities for intra-African trade and investment, highlighting policies that foster seamless business operations across the continent.


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Speakers

  • Austin Okere

    Founder & Vice Chairman

    CWG PLC

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  • Ota Akhigbe

    Director Partnerships & Programs

    eHealth Africa

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  • Steven Idowu

    AI Solutions & Delivery Expert

    Sand Technologies

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  • Emmanuel Oke

    COO

    Chess in slums Africa

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  • Grace Mosuro

    CEO

    Aquaintz Consulting

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  • Abiola Odetola

    Policy Advocate | Governance Expert

    NSC / Ogun State Government

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  • Banke Balogun

    Solutions Engineer

    DocuSign

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  • Jimi Tewe

    Founder & CEO

    Jimi Tewe LLC

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Sponsors

  • WashU Olin Office of the Dean

  • Office of the Graduate Education and Internal Affairs

  • WashU Olin Office of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

  • Olin Graduate Programs Office

Meet the OABC (Olin Africa Business Club Executive).