2020 Speakers
Dale Dawson
Dale Dawson is an investment banker, entrepreneur, and founder, Chair & CEO of Bridge2Rwanda. He serves on the Presidential Advisory Council of President Paul Kagame. Since 2002, Dale and B2R have helped launch and grow a number of businesses and social enterprises in Rwanda.
Dr. Charles MURIGANDE
Ambassador Dr. Charles MURIGANDE serves as the Deputy Vice Chancellor (i.e Vice President) for Institutional Advancement of the University of Rwanda since August 2016. Prior to this appointment, he served as Ambassador of Rwanda to Japan with concurrent accreditation to Australia, New Zealand, Thailand and the Philippines from August 2011 to April 2015.
Ambassador Mathilde Mukantabana
H.E. Mathilde Mukantabana, Ambassador of the Republic of Rwanda, Washington, D.C. and non-resident Ambassador to Mexico, Brazil, and Argentina.
Minister Anastase Shyaka
Hon. Anastase Shyaka served as the Minister of Local Government in the Cabinet of Rwanda since October 2018. Before the current appointment, he was the Chief Executive Officer of Rwanda Governance Board. He also served in the past as a personal adviser of two western Province districts i.e. District of Nyamasheke and Rusizi.