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​17th November 2025  Day 1: Vision & Inspiration – “Shaping the Future Together”

Time
Activity

08:30 - 09:30

Session 1: Registration 

Reels playing as participants arrive

10:00

Session 1: Grand Opening Ceremony

  • National Anthem & Cultural Performance (local music/dance)

  • Welcome Remarks (Host Organization: ILO & Ministry of Employment, Labour and Social Security)

  • Partner Remarks (EU, UNDP, IFAD, GIZ, UNCDF, UN Women)

  • Keynote Address: Youth, Entrepreneurship, and Innovation in Sierra Leone’s Economic Transformation – delivered by senior government official.

Knowledge sharing activity: Reels of Enterprises and contractors

10:30 - 12:00

Plenary Session 2: Knowledge Sharing Panel:

Topic: Trends and Opportunities in Market Systems Development & Youth Entrepreneurship.

Experts from MDAs, Development Partners, and Private Sector share insights

13:30 – 15:00

Session 3: Breakout Business Clinics-Round 1(Parallel Sessions)

  1. Finance for Growth – UNCDF & financial institution

  2. Digital Tools & Market Access – GIZ & tech entrepreneurs

  3. Operations & Supply Chain – agribusiness leaders

  4. Policy & Enabling Environment – MDAs & ECOWAS representatives

Exhibition Walkabout – guided tour of enterprise innovations and value chain showcases (cassava, palm oil, vegetables).

15:30 - 17:30

Session 4: Runway Pitch Showcase-Part 1

Youth- and women-led enterprises present innovative business pitches. Storytelling reels are screened to share personal impact stories.

Networking & Light Entertainment – informal networking supported by local artists

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