In this incisive fireside session, recorded live at the 2025 Age of Africa Annual Symposium, moderator Michael B. Sewardda guides a compelling conversation on how public policy and capital flows can be aligned to catalyze the next phase of investment between Canada and the African continent.
The discussion opens with keynote remarks from Christine Kamugisha, followed by a thought-provoking exchange with a panel of experts who critically examine the evolving landscape for investors, entrepreneurs, and policymakers across both regions.
Featuring
Christine Kamugisha – Lawyer, Partner, Dazzle Angel Fund, Johannesburg (Opening Remarks)
Michael B. Sewardda – Founding Chair, BPEA (Business Policy & Economic Affairs) & Corporate Counsel, Toronto (Moderator), Washington, D.C.
Fenohasina Rakotondrazaka Maret, Ph.D. – Founder, ASEED Consulting; Senior Advisor, Africatalyst, Washington, D.C.
David Harley – Co-Founder & CEO, Thirdway Capital, Toronto