27 Feb 2022

Close to 600 world’s most elite young entrepreneurs and game changers from across the world are expected to descend in Botswana to attend Forbes Under 30 Summit scheduled  for April 24-29, 2022.

Following numerous postponements due to COVID-19, Botswaba will finally host  the summit which will play a key role in unearthing ideas that will put Botswana at the centre of entrepreneurship in the regional and global business landscape.

Hosting the summit also shows Botswana’s commitment to open its doors for business as it is an opportunity for young entrepreneurs to showcase their businesses.  The summit objectives are to promote youth development and entrepreneurship and also provide a platform for networking of young entrepreneurs as well as harness economic benefits for service providers and producers across various sectors.

of the summit to focus on themes of inspiration, innovation and exploration business ventures.

Of the 600 participants, one third will come from the 30 Under 30 Africa community, one third from Botswana and one-third from the Forbes 30 Under 30 community worldwide.

Government in-conjunction with the Private sector will finance 200 Batswana youth entrepreneurs who will have the opportunity to interact with game changers and local entrepreneurs with possibility of establishing long term business partnership.

Attendees will see first-hand how Botswana harnesses the power of entrepreneurial capitalism and cultivates critical conversations that help solve global problems, foster entrepreneurship locally and network with likeminded leaders.

In addition the social and cultural aspect of the summit will accord local artists, chefs and entrepreneurs an opportunity to showcase their talents, hence allowing participants a Botswana cultural experience.

Botswana is required to raise P11 million to be used to finance the summit and a lot of private companies have pledged their support of the event.

 “We are excited to bring the Under 30 Summit to Africa for the first time, with the continent’s growth set to play a driving role in the global economy over the course of the 21st century. We are especially excited to bring together the world’s top young entrepreneurs in Botswana, not only one of the world’s most beautiful countries, but one which is poised to become a global hub for innovation and start-up acceleration, ”says a statement from Forbes website.

The statement further says the summit will focus on the theme of The African Century: Inspiration, Innovation, Exploration; exploring how the world can invest in and engage with the growing potential of entrepreneurship across the region. BOPA