CNN is launching a new event franchise titled Global Perspectives, aimed at convening global leaders, innovators, and visionaries to explore emerging challenges and opportunities in regions shaping the future.
The inaugural edition, Global Perspectives: On Africa, will spotlight the continent’s expanding economic influence and role in global innovation and partnerships.
Set to take place in London on November 3rd, the event will feature CNN Chairman and CEO Sir Mark Thompson and include sessions moderated by prominent CNN journalists such as Christiane Amanpour, Richard Quest, Zain Asher, Jim Sciutto, and Larry Madowo.
Confirmed speakers include World Trade Organization Director General Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, Mo Ibrahim Foundation Chair Dr. Mo Ibrahim, NBA Africa CEO Clare Akamanzi, Flutterwave CEO Olugbenga Agboola, and Google Africa Managing Director Alex Okosi, among others.
“We’re living in a time of rapid, dynamic change, re-shaping the global economic and political landscape every day,” said Ellana Lee, CNN’s Group SVP and Global Head of Productions. “Global Perspectives is designed to gather those shaping change, facilitating smart, meaningful conversations with CNN’s outstanding journalists to deepen our audiences’ understanding of an evolving world.”
The event will be among the first held at the new Chancery Rosewood Hotel. Content and interviews from the event will be distributed globally across CNN platforms and featured in a special program airing on CNN International.
CNN International Commercial’s SVP James Hunt added, “Global Perspectives provides brands with a unique opportunity to extend their partnership with a new event activation.”
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