The Annual Leaders Gathering is the LéO Africa Institute’s signature convening platform. It brings together its growing networks of leaders for significant conversations, networking, and deliberation on actions necessary to address the day's challenges.
Learn moreTheme: Building Together For Impact: Inspiring Excellence Through Transformative Leadership
In an era marked by rapid change, complex challenges, and unprecedented opportunities, the imperative for collaborative and transformative leadership has never been greater. The 2025 gathering recognizes that sustainable impact is not achieved in isolation but through collective effort, shared vision, and a commitment to excellence that transcends individual achievements.
An intimate, high-level breakfast convening for Africa Champions and partners, curated as part of the Annual Leaders Gathering experience.
Browse the curated programme for the Africa Champions Breakfast, including timings, speakers, and flow of the morning.
ALG Programme
Browse the programme below for session timings, hosts, and key discussion moments, or download the PDF for your reference.
7:30 – 8:00 AM
Guest arrival
Guest arrival & welcome reception
Hosted by the Master of Ceremonies.
8:00 – 8:30 AM
Networking breakfast
Networking breakfast
An informal opportunity for Africa Champions and partners to connect.
8:30 – 8:40 AM
Welcome
Welcome & opening remarks
Framing the morning by the Master of Ceremonies.
8:40 – 8:50 AM
Board welcome
Welcome from the Board Chair
Remarks by Magnus Mchunguzi, Board Chairman.
8:50 – 9:10 AM
Co-founder reflections
Reflections from the Co-founder
Sharing the vision and journey by Awel Uwihanganye, Co-founder, LéO Africa Institute.
9:10 – 9:25 AM
Partnerships
Partnerships & networks
Remarks by Emmanuel Awori, Partnerships Lead, on building together with African Champions.
9:25 – 9:40 AM
Institute story & keynote
The LéO Africa Institute story & African Champions Network
13 years of building together, and a presentation on the African Champions Network.
Keynote address by David F. Mpanga, Managing Partner, AF Mpanga.
9:40 – 10:00 AM
Recognition & closing
Recognition & closing reflections
Celebrating Africa Champions and drawing together key insights from the morning. Led by the Master of Ceremonies.
PDF • Programme overview
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