Oxford Africa Conference 2025
Changing Narratives: Vision, Action and Transformation of Africa
May 24th - 25th, 2025
09:00am to 5:30pm
Conference Themes
Governance and
Democracy
Explores how Africa can transform governance by fostering inclusive leadership, integrating indige- nous practices, leveraging diplomacy, and utilizing innovation to enhance accountability, transparency, and sustainable development.
Economic Development and Entrepreneurship
Examines the role of Africa’s youth in creating sustainable economic development and entrepreneurship highlighting the role of startups, creative sectors, and policies that promote local value addition and inclusive, long-term prosperity.
Healthcare and Wellbeing
Focuses on strengthening Africa’s health infrastructure to enhance preparedness for future crises, emphasizing equitable access, digital health technologies, regional collaboration, African health solutions, and sustainable systems for long-term health security.
Media, Arts
and Culture
Emphasizes the power of African voices in shap-ing global perceptions by reclaiming and owning their narratives through media, arts, and culture, exploring how these mediums serve as vital forms of expression and communication.
Climate, Environment and Sustainability
Examines Africa’s climate finance challenges, addressing structural barriers, innovative funding instruments, and collaborative solutions to enhance resilience and adaptation for vulnerable populations.
Al, Innovation and Technology
Explores the transformative role of AI and emerging technologies in Africa’s development, emphasizing innovation, inclusivity, ethical use, and frameworks to ensure equitable access and empowerment.
The Innovation Seed Fund (ISF) presents a unique grant opportunity embedded within the framework of the Oxford Africa Conference, providing students with the chance to secure funding for their research and entrepreneurial initiatives. With the upcoming 2025 fund, our goal is to significantly enhance its impact by extending the application eligibility to a broader audience, specifically inviting students from across the African continent. This expansion is designed to harness diverse perspectives and unleash the full potential of innovative solutions.
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