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Not So Secret Sauce S2 EP8: Exploring the Intersection of Events with Tech Ecosystem Momentum

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Not So Secret Sauce S2 EP8: Exploring the Intersection of Events with Tech Ecosystem Momentum

In this episode, Kadi Diallo, Portfolio Manager for the Africa Tech Festival, talks to our Head of Community, Andile Masuku, about the importance of events as a driver of tech ecosystem momentum. Kadi unveils the secrets to organising communities through conferences and events that make a tangible difference to the ecosystem’s growth. 

What to look forward to in this episode:
  • Defining community and fellowship [08:52]
  • Addressing the critical needs of your community through gatherings [10:48]
  • The big opportunity for community building in Africa [13:26]
  • Tracking conversions and assessing key results from an event [14:21]
  • Leveraging the power of collaborations and strategic partnerships [15:49]
  • Transactional mutual benefit community building [18:17]
  • Managing stakeholders in a complex web of interconnections [19:56]
  • Curating Pan-Africa-relevant gatherings for diverse audiences [21:21]
  • Most surprising observations about curating tech-focused events within Africa [23:39]
  • Using AI technology to optimise event management and hack unique experiences [24:34]
  • Community database creation and management [31:44]
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Not So Secret Sauce S2 EP8: Exploring the Intersection of Events with Tech Ecosystem Momentum

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