Digital Transformation in Africa – The Opportunities for German & European Players, Frankfurt
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Jochen Biedermann moderated the first panel “The disruptive capabilities and the development potentials with digital models” at the MES&DAK conference Digital Transformation in Africa.
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Panelists were
- Björn Fischer, Founder & CEO of EcoKraft GmbH,
- Herve Tchakoute, a specialist in the field of data engineering & analytics, and
- Martin Baart, Co-Founder & CEO of ecoligo GmbH.
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The panel discussed how digital platforms for developing projects and financing increase efficiency, reliability and cuts costs.
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Furthermore, Jochen Biedermann introduced the SDG FinTech Initiative in a speech.
He acts as the coordinator of that initiative.
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Overall, a very successful & highly relevant event, focusing on growth opportunities in African FinTech.
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