SITA 2025 SPEAKERS
Founder & CEO, Shenzhen Power-Solution & Solar Run Energy
Xia (Susan) Li is a leading social entrepreneur advancing affordable clean energy for Bottom-of-the-Pyramid communities, particularly across sub-Saharan Africa. As Founder of Shenzhen Power-Solution and Solar Run Energy, she has delivered solar solutions to over 60 million people, replacing kerosene lighting, powering homes and appliances, and supporting climate-resilient livelihoods.
A global voice for inclusive and sustainable innovation, she champions user-centered design, circular product principles, and local value creation, including solar manufacturing in Africa. Recognized as Social Entrepreneur of the Year 2024 by the Schwab Foundation and the World Economic Forum, Susan is reshaping energy access with scalable, life-changing solutions for vulnerable communities worldwide.
Founder & CEO, Bafing Projects
Sarah Bayoh is the Founder and CEO of Bafing Projects, a Swiss–Ivorian impact investment and project development firm bridging capital, culture, and innovation to accelerate Africa’s sustainable transformation. Through strategic partnerships with governments, investors, and local entrepreneurs, she leads initiatives spanning agriculture, renewable energy, film, and tourism, fostering inclusive growth and circular economies across West and Central Africa.
A passionate advocate for diaspora engagement and women’s economic empowerment, Sarah champions investment models that balance profitability with legacy and social impact. Her work reflects a deep commitment to building resilient African economies driven by ancestral wisdom, modern innovation, and shared prosperity.
Risk Philanthropy for Collective Impact
Natsuno Shinagawa is a visionary feminist and social innovator committed to justice, trust, and human connection. She is the co-founder of Egregor, a pioneering risk-philanthropy organization proving that collaboration and mutual confidence can magnify social and environmental impact.
With over a decade of experience across Africa, she has worked with Dalberg Advisors, the World Bank, a UN agency, and several NGOs. She also served as Head of Impact Evaluation at the Virunga Foundation in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
A speaker, writer, and podcast host, Natsuno continues to inspire through her work at the intersection of empathy and evidence. A World Bank Scholar and Oxford graduate in Public Policy, she speaks English, French, and Japanese, with additional knowledge of Spanish and Swahili.
Minister Counsellor with the Permanent Mission of Nigeria to the World Trade Organization (WTO)
M. Ogwuche plays a leading role in shaping Africa’s voice on global trade policy. With over 19 years of experience in negotiating, analysing, and designing trade and investment frameworks, he has become a key architect of Nigeria’s international trade strategy.
He currently serves as the African Group Focal Point on WTO Agriculture negotiations, representing collective African interests in one of the most strategic and sensitive areas of global trade. Mr. Sunday also represents Nigeria in the WTO Councils for Trade in Goods and Services, as well as in key Joint Statement Initiatives on E-Commerce, Investment Facilitation, MSMEs, and Domestic Regulation of Services.
A graduate of the University of Bern (Master’s in International Law and Economics, Magna Cum Laude) and the University of Jos (B.Sc. in Business Management, Second Class Upper), he brings together academic excellence and real-world expertise to promote inclusive and equitable trade.
International development expert and cross-cultural strategist
Minh is devoted to fostering collaboration between African institutions and global partners. With over 15 years of experience spanning international diplomacy, sustainability, and social innovation, she has led impactful programs that strengthen cooperation, promote gender inclusion, and advance circular economy practices across Africa, Asia, and Europe.
Her career reflects a deep commitment to rebalancing global partnerships , ensuring that local expertise, indigenous knowledge, and cultural intelligence are recognised as essential components of sustainable development. Minh has worked with multilateral organisations, NGOs, and private sector coalitions to design frameworks that connect communities, investors, and policymakers around shared goals of prosperity and environmental responsibility.
A passionate advocate for South–South and triangular cooperation, she champions an approach to international collaboration grounded in mutual respect, equity, and long-term impact. Her work bridges worlds, combining policy insight with on-the-ground experience, and embodies the belief that meaningful transformation happens when cultures learn from one another.
Humanitarian Innovator & Social Entrepreneur
Master of Ceremony
SITA à Genève 2025
John Ede is a humanitarian innovator and social entrepreneur known for his commitment to transforming how the world approaches aid and development. He is the Founder and CEO of Ohaha Family Foundation, a Nigeria-based organisation working to empower vulnerable communities through education, food security, and skills development initiatives.
With over a decade of experience in humanitarian work, John has become a strong voice for reforming the global aid system, advocating for sustainability, dignity, and economic inclusion in place of dependency. His work bridges compassion with entrepreneurship, bringing practical solutions to long-standing social challenges.
Recognised by the United Nations and international media for his innovative approach to social impact, John represents a new generation of African leaders who are reimagining the meaning of development.
At SITA à Genève 2025, he will serve as Master of Ceremony, guiding conversations with his trademark mix of insight, humour, and humanity, setting the tone for a forum that moves from aid to agency.
Partner, Clean Valley Capital (CVCap)
Paul Walentynovicz is a seasoned M&A and cross-border transactions expert with extensive experience across Poland and Western Europe. At Clean Valley Capital (CVCap), he leads strategic advisory initiatives connecting institutional capital with emerging technologies and sustainable infrastructure.
With a focus on energy security, biodiversity protection, and green finance, Paul helps design innovative investment frameworks that balance profitability with long-term environmental and social impact. His work reflects CVCap’s global mission to build economic resilience through transformative, sustainability-driven projects.
Professor of Practice of International Relations, Graduate Institute of International and Development Studies (IHEID), Geneva
Prof. Délidji Eric Dégila is a governance and international relations specialist with extensive experience across Africa, Europe, and the multilateral system. At the Graduate Institute of Geneva, he leads research and teaching on African governance models, institutional reform, and sustainable development policy.
A thought leader and policy advisor, Prof. Dégila explores the intersection between global governance, security, and development, emphasizing Africa’s role in shaping new paradigms of cooperation and innovation. His insights bridge academic rigor with real-world impact, inspiring the next generation of leaders to reimagine governance for a changing world.
C.E.O of Phioneers
Ousmane Touray is the Founder and CEO of Phioneers, an innovation-driven enterprise harnessing technology and entrepreneurship to accelerate Africa’s sustainable transformation. With a background in engineering and venture development, he leads initiatives that connect digital innovation, clean energy, and social impact, fostering scalable solutions for emerging economies.
Passionate about youth empowerment and inclusive growth, Ousmane represents a new generation of African innovators redefining how business, technology, and purpose intersect to create long-term value for communities and investors alike.
Founder and Chief AI Officer of FuturAfric,
His company is pioneering AI-driven innovation for Africa’s sustainable development. A data science and AI executive with over 25 years of experience in product development, analytical strategy, and big data mining, he holds a PhD in Applied Economics and Econometrics and an Advanced Executive Certificate from MIT.
Isaac leads a multidisciplinary team of data scientists and engineers developing machine learning, predictive modeling, and behavioral economics solutions tailored to Africa’s unique challenges and opportunities. His mission is to leverage technology to improve livelihoods, strengthen resilience, and empower the next generation of African AI leaders and entrepreneurs.
At SITA à Genève 2025, he will explore how AI and data intelligence can help Africa leapfrog structural barriers, driving inclusive and transformative growth.
Permanent Representative of Côte d’Ivoire to the International Commodity Organisations in Geneva and London.
A seasoned diplomat and trade expert, he has spent over two decades shaping global policies on cocoa, coffee, and other key agricultural commodities.
He is a passionate advocate for value addition, fair trade, and local transformation, promoting Africa’s shift from raw exports to sustainable and inclusive value chains. His work bridges diplomacy, sustainability, and economic development, positioning trade as a tool for empowerment and resilience.
At SITA à Genève 2025, Ambassador Touré will share his vision of how Africa can leverage its natural resources through innovation and partnership to build a more equitable global economy.
Founder of Empowa, and impact-driven entrepreneur.
Glen Jordan is reshaping Africa’s housing landscape through innovation and inclusion. Combining blockchain technology with creative financial models, Empowa enables affordable housing, local development, and community wealth creation across the continent.
With over two decades of experience in financial services and sustainable housing, Glen is passionate about empowering people through technology, skills development, and income opportunities. His work redefines how investment capital serves communities, proving that profit and purpose can thrive together.
At SITA à Genève 2025, he will share how proptech and impact investment can close Africa’s housing gap and build a more equitable, sustainable urban future.
