The Botswana Stock Exchange (BSE) has updated all its stakeholders on the preparations for the upcoming 27th Annual African Securities Exchanges Association (ASEA) Conference. The briefing which was led by BSE Head of Market Development, Thapelo Moribame, provided a detailed overview of the event, with other notable BSE leaders such as Chairperson, Neo Mooki, and Acting CEO, Kopano Bolokwe present during a media briefing.
The leadership emphasized the importance of the event in positioning Botswana as a hub for capital market innovation and development in Africa.
Billed to take place from 27th to 29th November 2024 at the Royal Aria Conference Centre in Gaborone, the ASEA Conference will be held under the theme ‘Fostering Transformation in Capital Markets through Innovation’. This prestigious gathering will unite thought leaders, policymakers, and industry professionals to explore the role of innovation in driving the future of African capital markets. Meanwhile His Excellency, Wamkele Mene, Secretary-General of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), will deliver the keynote address, a timely contribution as Africa moves towards deeper economic integration.
Furthermore, The President of the Republic of Botswana, His Excellency, Dr. Mokgweetsi E.K. Masisi, has also been invited to officially open the conference, emphasizing the government’s commitment to the growth and modernization of the financial sector.
The conference will feature a robust agenda, including presentations, panel discussions, and thought-provoking dialogues on key topics such as the future of capital markets, digitization, artificial intelligence, regulation, and product innovation. High-profile speakers from institutions such as the World Bank, African Development Bank, and major stock exchanges will bring diverse perspectives on advancing African markets.
During the briefing, the BSE expressed its gratitude to its sponsors;
• Gold Sponsors: Letshego Botswana and CMA Small Systems
• Associate Sponsors: CA&S Group, Access Bank Botswana, Sefalana Holding Company Limited, Infotech and Choppies Botswana
• Bronze Sponsors: Nasdaq, Botswana Investment and Trade Centre, ARQA Technologies, and SeedCo.
• Internet Sponsor: Botswana Telecommunications Corporation – BTC
• Media Partners: The Business Weekly & Review & Gabz-FM
With its comprehensive program, the ASEA Conference 2024 promises to not only address the challenges facing Africa’s capital markets but also to provide actionable insights that will shape their transformation for years to come.
