Watch 2022 Recaps
Keynote Speeches
Catch up on the key note speeches from the Danish Refugee Council Secretary General, Founder of Shining Hope for Communities, and Chief Growth Officer at Village Capital.
Charlotte Slente - Secretary General of DRC
Our keynote addresses open with the General Secretary of the Danish Refugee Council, Charlotte Slente, giving her take on supporting innovation in displacement contexts. She will touch on DRC's work in enabling innovators and what future engagements might look like for DRC.
Kennedy Odede - Founder of SHOFCO
Our second keynote is a Kenyan social entrepreneur and author of a New York Times best-seller - Kennedy Odede. He touches on his journey from the Kibera slum to founding the largest grassroots movement in Kenya, lessons he learned along the way and how others can create positive change.
Reem Goussous - Chief Growth Officer at Village Capital
Reem Goussous, Chief Growth Officer at Village Capital, prior Managing Director of Endeavor Jordan and former member of the DRC Jordan RYSE Project High Level Board of Experts, takes to the stage to give her perspective on supporting local innovation in displacement contexts.