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Future of Finance & Trade 2.0 Conference | April 23
April 21-23, 2025
Confirmed Speakers
Global Manager for Manufacturing and Trade Supplier Finance, International Finance Corporation (IFC)
Femi leads a $4.5B investment team at IFC, focusing on manufacturing, decarbonization, and supply chains.
President for Global Public Affairs and Engagement, Gunster Strategies Worldwide
Former Ambassador of the Republic of Benin to the U.S., Mexico, and the former Representative of the country to the World Bank, IMF and OAS.
President, The Greater Washington DC Chamber of Commerce
Aisha Bond has lead the GWBCC since 2022, advocating for economic equity and Black entrepreneurs in the DC area. She holds a JD from Georgetown University.
Co-Founder and Executive Director, Center for Cyber Diplomacy and Leadership
Dr. Pape Cissé is a seasoned executive and cybersecurity expert with over 20 years of experience in technology management and leadership.
Founder and CEO, NGSER
Sébastien Ellepo is a visionary entrepreneur, founder, and CEO of NGSER (New Generation of Services).
Director of Research Technology Services, GW
At GW, Clark is pivotal in aligning IT operations with advancing research needs, overseeing high-performance computing systems while ensuring compliance.
Vice Provost for Academic Budgets, GW
The Vice Provost for Academic Budgets works with university leadership to promote and sustain academic and research excellence at GW.
Chairman, Global Solutions Institute
Mr. Grobmyer is a lawyer specializing in international and financial services law.
Senior Director, SAIC
Bernard Height is a commissioned minister, military chaplain, business leader, motivationprenuer, saxophonist, leadership coach, soldier, and family man.
Vice Dean, GW School of Business
George Jabbour is the Vice Dean for Executive Education/Programs, Professor of Finance, and Director of the Master in Finance Programs at GW School of Business.
Founder and Managing Partner, Solomon Group, LLC
Johnson, a self-described "lawpreneur," leads a consulting and law firm specializing in social impact and legal services for minority and women entrepreneurs.
Founder & CEO, Collaborative Cash Flow Optimization (C2FO)
Sandy is the founder of C2FO, the largest working capital financing platform. He is also an active venture investor and serves on several corporate boards.
Advisor to the CIO, S.K. Hart Management
As a member of the Semnani family, Bauback Bobby Kia, is Advisor to the CIO for S.K. Hart Management.
Professor of International Business and International Affairs, GW
Professor Leipziger teaches International Business and is a former World Bank VP who led Korea’s 1997 bailout and advised South Korea, Vietnam, and others.
Senior Director, International Business Development and Strategy, Nextracker
Craig O’Connor leads international sales at Nextracker, the world’s premiere supplier of solar trackers. Previously, he worked at EXIM Bank for 31 years.
Founder & Chief Global Strategist, Defined Impact Group (DIG)
Abbey Ogunwale leads Defined Impact Group (DIG), a global consultancy fostering collaboration among governments, corporations, and multilateral institutions.
Interim Dean and Professor of Marketing, Strategic Management and Public Policy, GW School of Business
Vanessa Gail Perry, MBA, PhD is Interim Dean and Professor of Marketing, Strategic Management and Public Policy at GW School of Business.
Visionary, Global Strategist & Systems Thinker
Shanthi Annan is a strategic visionary who develops organizations and mobilizes communities to drive lasting change.
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