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Amid the excitement around the FIFA Women\u2019s World Cup 2023\u2122, AWIEF (https:\/\/www.AWIEForum.org<\/a>) is thrilled to announce Fatma Samoura, FIFA Secretary General, as a Keynote Speaker at the Africa Women Innovation and Entrepreneurship Forum (AWIEF) 2023 Conference.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n Senegal-born Samoura is the first African and first woman to hold the role of Secretary General at FIFA in its 116-year history.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n As head of FIFA\u2019s administration, Ms Samoura has played a pivotal role in transforming the organisation, and has been instrumental in driving unprecedented growth in women\u2019s football which gained new impetus under her leadership.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n With 32 teams, the FIFA Women\u2019s World Cup 2023\u2122 is the biggest in the competition\u2019s history, providing a fitting send-off for the FIFA Secretary General when she steps down in December.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n AWIEF2023 will take place at the Kigali Convention Center, Rwanda, on 9 and 10 November, in partnership with Rwanda\u2019s Ministry of ICT and Innovation and Rwanda Convention Bureau.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n The event features keynotes, interactive panel discussions, a multi-sector exhibition, workshops and masterclasses, the AWIEF Awards and Gala Dinner, and plenty of networking opportunities.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n Ms. Samoura joins this year\u2019s powerful and high-level speaker faculty, which includes H.E. Paula Ingabire, Minister of ICT and Innovation, Rwanda; Clare Akamanzi, CEO, Rwanda Development Board (RDB); Yvonne Manzi Makolo, CEO, RwandAir; Chairperson, International Air Transport Association (IATA) Board of Governors; Cosmas Zavazava, Director, Telecommunication Development Bureau, International Telecommunication Union (ITU); and Eleanor Nwadinobi, President, Medical Women\u2019s International Association (MWIA) amongst other African and global thought leaders and industry experts across business, international development, and government.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n Don\u2019t miss this exclusive opportunity to learn from, connect with, and be inspired by outstanding leaders and trailblazers at AWIEF2023.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n Book your ticket now at https:\/\/apo-opa.info\/3OKtrph<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n