Indiana’s business leaders can connect with African business leaders at a series of events held during the Global Entrepreneurship Congress (GEC). The GEC is in Indianapolis from June 2-5 at the Indiana Convention Center. On June 3 and 4, entrepreneurs will have opportunities to connect through multiple networking events hosted by the Indiana-Africa Innovation Network.
“This rare confluence of global entrepreneurial talent presents a once-in-a-generation opportunity to establish Indianapolis as a key connector between U.S. and African markets,” according to a statement released by event organizers.
As the GEC will see more than five thousand entrepreneurs and investors from more than two hundred countries, the Indiana-African Innovation Network is hosting a series of private events to connect leaders from Indiana and Africa.
See details about the event lineup below.
June 3
God’s Entrepreneurs Breakfast
7:30 to 10 a.m.
JDA Worldwide, 135 N Pennsylvania St, Indianapolis, IN 46204
With a focus on faith-based entrepreneurship and community development, business leaders will explore the connections between purpose, faith and philanthropy and how these connections can create “economic multipliers.”
African Cocktail at High Alpha Innovation
6-9 p.m.
Alloy Partners (High Alpha), 830 Massachusetts Avenue, Suite 1500 Floor 4, Indianapolis 46204
The African Cocktail at High Alpha Innovation will focus on venture capital opportunities from African business leaders. Attendees can network with leaders who have launched more than 30 business to business (B2B) and software as a service (SaaS) companies. These business leaders have also invested more than $120M in Indiana startups. Pre-vetted investors and founders in technology, health tech and have been pre-vetted.
June 4
Business and philanthropy network
6-9 p.m.
Elevate Ventures, 1 Virginia Avenue, Suite 200, Indianapolis 46204
With a focus on impact investing and market-based solutions, this networking event will explore the impact of city-based investing across borders. Connect with leaders in blended finance, strategic philanthropy and sustainable business development.
Click here for more information or to register for all the listed events.
