Keynotes of Previous Editions
The Oxford Africa Conference has been the largest Africa-focused conference in Europe in recent years, with past speakers including His Excellency Nana Akufo-Addo (President of the Republic of Ghana); Dr Donald Kaberuka (7th President of the African Development Bank); and Her Excellency Amina Mohammed (Deputy Secretary-General of the United Nation).
His Excellency Nana Akufo-Addo
President of the Republic of Ghana
H.E. Nana Akufo-Addo, delivered the keynote address at the Said Business School for the Oxford Africa Conference 2018
Ms. Aruna Oteh
Former Vice President and Treasurer of the World Bank
Ms. Oteh managed the World Bank's US$200 billion debt portfolio and an asset portfolio comprising over 65 clients including pension funds, central banks and sovereign wealth funds. She gave a keynote address in 2019.
Dr. Donald Kaberuka
7th President of the African Development Bank
Dr. Kaberuka is a Rwandan economist and President of ADB between 2005 to 2015. In 2015 he was a recipient of the Lifetime Achievement Award in Geneva, for his efforts in developing the African continent. He gave a keynote address in 2017.
Dr. Mohammed Ibrahim
Founder and Chair of the Mo Ibrahim Foudation
Dr. Ibrahim founded Celtel in 1998, and sold the company in 2005 for US$3.4 billion. He has since established the Mo Ibrahim Foundation to improve governance and leadership across the continent. He gave a keynote address in 2019.
Ms. Amina J Mohammed
Deputy Secretary-General of the United Nations
Ms. Mohammed is a Nigerian diplomat and politician, who served as Minister of Environment before becoming the 5th Deputy Secretary-General of the United Nation. She gave a keynote address in 2018.