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🌍Big news! CNN’s Global Perspectives: On Africa just got even bigger.

We’re thrilled to welcome new speakers including:
- Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem, Group Chairman & Chief Executive Officer, DP World
- Mark Suzman, CEO and Board Member, Gates Foundation
- H.E. Dr. Rania A. Al-Mashat, Minister of Planning, Economic Development & International Cooperation, Egypt
- Cristina Duarte, UN Under-Secretary-General and Special Adviser on Africa to the United Nations Secretary-General
- Professor Lesley Lokko OBE, Founder and Chair, African Futures Institute
- Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, Author
- Tsitsi Masiyiwa, Co-founder and Chair, Higherlife Foundation
- Ralph Mupita, Group President and CEO, MTN
Plus, MTN joins as a sponsor.

Join us on November 3 as CNN brings together CEOs, changemakers and leading journalists – with Eleni Giokos joining a powerhouse line-up including Christiane Amanpour, Richard Quest, Jim Sciutto, Zain Asher and Larry Madowo – to explore Africa’s transformation and its role in shaping the future.

📺Highlights will air globally on CNN International.
🔗Learn more & register: https://cnnicevents.cnn.com/globalperspectives

CNN Global Perspectives: On Africa Introducing Global Perspectives, a live event series that brings CNN International’s in-depth journalism and expert analysis to life on stage, convening leaders, CEOs, and innovators for a conversation about the most urgent issues shaping our future. This November, the inaugural summit will focus...

🌍CNN is bringing its global newsroom to the stage.

Introducing Global Perspectives, a new live event series from CNN. The inaugural summit this November will spotlight Africa’s role in shaping the future of our world.

Expect powerful journalism, high-level networking, and exclusive insights from CNN’s journalists.

📍London |📅November 2025
🔗Register for an invitation CNNICEvents.cnn.com/globalperspectives

🌍 CNN is proud to announce the launch of its new global event franchise — Global Perspectives — covering the big ideas, bold leadership and dynamic economies at the frontlines of global transformation.

The inaugural edition, Global Perspectives: On Africa, will take place in London on November 3, 2025, spotlighting Africa’s role in shaping the future of global growth, innovation, and partnerships.

🎙️ Featured speakers include:
• Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, Director General, World Trade Organization
• Dr. Mo Ibrahim, Founder & Chair, Mo Ibrahim Foundation
• Clare Akamanzi, CEO, NBA Africa
• Nonkululeko Nyembezi, Chairman, Standard Bank Group
• Alex Okosi, Managing Director, Africa, Google
…and more.

🗣️ Opening remarks by CNN Chairman & CEO Sir Mark Thompson, with sessions moderated by CNN’s leading journalists including Christiane Amanpour, Richard Quest, and Zain Asher.

📍 One of the first events at the new Chancery Rosewood Hotel, its content will also be seen by a global audience, culminating in a special show to be broadcast on CNN International.

🔗 Discover more and request an invitation to attend: https://cnnicevents.cnn.com/globalperspectives
🔗 Read the press release: https://cnnpressroom.blogs.cnn.com/2025/07/30/cnn-launches-new-events-franchise-global-perspectives/

And that’s a wrap on the 8th edition of CNN Experience Japan. We were honored to host clients, partners and media from Japan and beyond for this event and for a special breakfast for CNN’s APAC affiliates. CNN’s CEO & Chairman Mark Thompson spoke at both events about CNN’s strategy and the future of news, and met with key clients and partners during the visit.

CNN’s foremost international business correspondent gave a keynote on the global business outlook and moderated a special tourism panel featuring , , and . Other sessions covered CNN’s storytelling from Japan, interviewing .global’s CMO, and presentations from CNN International Commercial on building brands in a news environment and using technology to power campaigns.

Thank you to all who attended!