ACCELERATING INNOVATION IN AFRICA
Places are limited
Participation Fee: MUR 15,000
Let’s talk about growing your business with innovative sustainable technologies and finance solutions. A conference organised in collaboration with St Andrews Innovation.
Wednesday, August 6th from 13:30 to 18:30 at The Conference Hall, 2nd Floor, The Atrium, Audi Building, Reduit | Google Map Link
Global Industry Leaders
Derek Watson, MBE | Innovation & Sustainability Leadership | Chief Executive | St Andrews Innovation
Moya Crawford | Managing | Director D’Arcy Thompson Simulator Center
Mbai Njetein | Chief Investment | Officer African Capital Markets Corporation
Charlie Bavington, PhD | Biochemistry, Blue Economy & Sustainability | D’Arcy Thompson Simulator Center
Prina Jeeha-Teeluck | Barrister / Managing Partner | CLC Law (Mauritius) Ltd
Afzaal Mauthoor| AI & Blockchain Specialist | GMF Technologies
CONFERENCE PROGRAM
14:00 – 15:00
St Andrews Innovation & the Sustainaverse Case Study
Presented by:
Derek Watson MBE, Moya Crawford, and Charles Bavington
15:00 – 16:00
Panel Discussion: Innovation in Action
Interactive session with audience Q&A
16:00 – 16:30
Networking Coffee Break
16:30 – 17:00
GMF Technology
Topic: Innovation, Artificial Intelligence & Blockchain
Speaker: Afzaal Mauthoor
17:00 – 17:30
ACMC – Financing Innovation
Speaker: Mbai Njetein
17:30 – 18:00
CLG Law – Innovation & Legal Perspectives
Speaker: Prina Jeeha-Teeluck
18:00 – 18:30
Closing Panel Discussion & Q&A
18:30 onwards
Cocktail Reception & Networking
OUR PARTNERS
The University of St Andrews, founded in 1413, is Scotland’s first university and the third oldest in the English-speaking world. Renowned for academic excellence, it consistently ranks among the top universities in the UK for student satisfaction and research impact. Blending centuries of tradition with a bold vision for the future, St Andrews is home to a close-knit, international community of scholars and students. Its stunning coastal setting enhances a unique academic experience where critical thinking, leadership, and global engagement thrive. World-class faculty and groundbreaking research shape thought across disciplines, making St Andrews a place where heritage and innovation meet to inspire the next generation of changemakers.
St Andrews Innovation was created to put those ideas and the bright minds behind them to good use. We wrap experience, connections and guidance from across the University around the most promising ideas from our community. And we collaborate with innovators, making it easy for enterprise to engage with our ideas, talent and resources to find solutions to some of the biggest challenges of our time. We help transform research into world-leading innovation by lending support and resources to nurture early-stage ideas and nourish their development. We call upon our expertise in intellectual property, funding and strategic growth so our partners and people can flourish.
The Finance and Tax Academy in Mauritius is a training institution focused on developing expertise in finance, taxation, and related disciplines. It offers structured learning programs aimed at equipping individuals with practical skills, technical knowledge, and a clear understanding of financial and regulatory environments.With an emphasis on professional development and adaptability, the Academy supports learners in navigating the evolving demands of the financial sector. Its approach combines academic foundations with applied learning to prepare participants for current and emerging challenges in finance and taxation.
The D’Arcy Thompson Simulator Centre at the University of St Andrews is a state-of-the-art facility designed to enhance experiential learning through advanced simulation. Named after the renowned biologist D’Arcy Wentworth Thompson, the centre embodies his legacy of scientific curiosity and innovation. It offers a safe, controlled environment where students and professionals can develop practical skills using high-fidelity simulations, interactive technologies, and role-play scenarios. The centre plays a vital role in bridging the gap between theory and real-world practice, particularly in fields like health, science, and technology. It also fosters interdisciplinary collaboration, supporting both teaching and research across academic and professional domains. As a dynamic hub for innovation, the Simulator Centre is shaping the future of hands-on learning at St Andrews and beyond.
ACMC is a pan-African investment banking firm with over 200 successfully closed transactions, totaling 360 billion FCFA as of 2024. The firm manages more than 14.3 billion FCFA in investment funds across sectors such as hospitality, sport, health, financial inclusion, and SME development. With subsidiaries in education, real estate, sports, renewable energy and logistics, ACMC operates as a multi-sector platform for structuring and executing innovative financial strategies.
CLG is a trailblazing legal firm renowned for its innovative and flexible approach to meeting the diverse needs of its clients. With a global
presence and a team of dynamic professionals, CLG is committed to providing compre-hensive support across a broad spectrum of professional services. At CLG, we understand that every client is unique, which is why we tailor our solutions to meet individual and organizational needs. Our innovative approach allows us to adapt quickly to changing circumstances, ensuring that our clients always receive the most effective support.