Africa.com is excited to announce that they will be livestreaming a special address by Bill Gates, where he will delve into his values, vision, and reflections on Africa’s development journey. Gates, who recently pledged to double his giving to $200 billion over the next two decades, will share candidly about what inspired this decision and what more is needed to drive meaningful impact.
The event will bring together government officials, the diplomatic community, senior policymakers, development partners, youth innovators, and changemakers. Teresa Clarke, Chair & CEO of Africa.com, expressed her excitement about the event, stating, “This is a moment to recognize the progress that African countries have made, and to recommit to the transformative power of shared action. We are honored to make this event accessible to a broader audience through our livestream, enabling thousands across Africa and around the world to watch in real time.”
The program highlights for the event, which will run for 70 minutes, include opening remarks, a panel discussion on Africa’s development agenda and the investments needed for future progress, a fireside chat reflecting on lessons learned and the power of partnership, video messages from global figures, and closing remarks. More information on other speakers will be announced soon.
The event is scheduled for Monday, June 2, 2025, with different start times based on time zones: 10:00 a.m. EAT, 9:00 a.m. SAST, 8:00 a.m. WAT, 7:00 a.m. GMT, 3:00 a.m. EDT, and 12:00 a.m. PDT. Interested participants are encouraged to join early to secure their virtual seat.
Registration for the event is free and can be done online at online.africa.com/inspiring-progress. For media inquiries, Sokhu Sibiya can be contacted via email at sokhu.sibiya@africa.com or by phone at +27 11 881 5941.
Don’t miss out on this enlightening event where Bill Gates will share his insights on Africa’s development journey and the partnerships that have shaped it. Join us online and be part of this impactful conversation.
