In April 2024, Jeff Reed, entrepreneur and owner of Momentum Studios, partnered with Nabe, a resident of Conakry, Guinea, to host the first-ever Entrepreneur and Startup Conference in collaboration with the University of Kofi Annan. This groundbreaking event brought together over 500 attendees—many of them students—and offered workshops on business models, innovation, entrepreneurship, and English-speaking opportunities.

Now, Jeff and Nabe are teaming up again for 2025 to bring these vital resources back to a community filled with bright minds, bold ideas, and a passion for creating a better future. 2025 will have another three day conference, speakers from the UN, US Embassy, Local Government, and Local Leaders, along with multiple empowering workshops on leadership, women in leadership, entrepreneurship, and social impact. But we can’t do it without your support.

The schedule for the event:

DAY 1

May 9th, 2025

Crafting a Successful Business

1:00pm to 2:30pm | Welcome

Day 1 Conference Kickoff and Introductions

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2:30pm to 3:00pm | Presentation

Crowdfunding Platform Unveiling

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3:00pm to 3:30pm | Presentation

Establishing Momentum Studios Africa

3:30pm to 4:00pm | Keynote

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4:00pm to 4:45pm | Panel Discussion

Sustainable Business Strategies

5:00pm to 5:45pm | Panel Discussion

‍Navigating uncertainty in a Volatile Economy

5:45pm to 6:00pm | Closing

Send off and Day 2 Information

DAY 2

May 10th, 2025

Crafting a Successful Business

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10:00am to 10:15am | Welcome Back

Day 2 Conference Kickoff

‍10:15am to 10:45am | Keynote

Women in Entrepreneurship

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10:45am to 11:30am | Panel Discussion

Women in Entrepreneurship

11:30am to 12:30pm | Lunch Break

12:30pm to 3:00pm | Pitch Competition

2025 Cohort Pitches

3:00pm to 3:30pm | Presentation

Crowdfunding Solutions & Judging

3:30pm to 4:00pm | Awards & Closing

Hand Out Awards, Music, Photos, & Celebrate

8:00pm to 10:00pm | Community Impact Funders Dinner

An opportunity to network with other founders, investors, & contributors in the startup ecosystem.

This initiative provides life-changing opportunities but requires significant resources—travel, venues, marketing, vendors, and logistics. Your contribution will help make this impactful event a reality and continue to inspire the next generation of innovators in Guinea.

Cost breakdowns include:

Travel: $5,000

Lodging: $2,500

Venue Rental: $2,000

Food & Drinks: $4,000

Local Marketing: $1,000

Event Supplies, Workbooks, and Training Materials: $2,000

Volunteer & Guest Transportation: $1,500

Community Impact Dinner with local entrepreneurs, students, and aspiring entrepreneurs to recognize local leaders: $3,000

Student Transportation: $2,500

Event Logistics (badges, agendas, notebooks, etc): $1,500

Grants for Students & Entrepreneurs to be awarded: $10,000

Let’s build a brighter tomorrow together!