This month, global technology and financial services business leader, Lucy Quist, will host the second edition of her flagship conference, The Bold New Normal.

Building on the success of its inaugural edition in 2022, this year's conference will bring together aspiring leaders from across the continent and the diaspora to identify and leverage the unique opportunities on the continent.

The conference will also provide them with a platform to network, share ideas and form partnerships for growth and change.

Lucy Quist’s vision of The Bold New Normal Conference is centred on engaging young individuals, entrepreneurs, professionals and innovators across Africa and the diaspora to drive the continent towards economic and social prosperity.

She emphasises the importance of encouraging and supporting young Africans to take bold actions that can bring about the transformative change needed on the continent.

Lucy Quist stated, "I strongly believe that every individual possesses untapped potential, and by helping them realise their full potential, communities, industries, countries, and the continent can make sustainable economic progress that creates true prosperity."

Young people from across the continent and the diaspora can participate in-person or virtually to:
- Gain insights from the inspiring journeys of ambitious change-makers
- Explore growth opportunities
● Take part in a transformative leadership masterclass
● Acquire actionable strategies to turn their goals into reality
This Year’s Speakers
In addition to the host and convenor, Lucy Quist who will host a specially curated masterclass, this year's conference will amplify the diverse voices and stories of young African leaders . These leaders are actively identifying and leveraging bold opportunities within their communities. They will be joined by seasoned leaders who will share their journeys. Every session will be interactive.
● Naa Ashorkor Mensah-Doku, Founder of April Communications
● David Ofosu-Dorte, Senior Partner at AB & David Africa
● Rhoda Kadoa Wedam, Founder of Song-Ba Empowerment Centre
● Kojo Akoto Boateng, Agribusiness Consultant at Aya Sustainable Technologies
● Cecil Nutakor, Founder and CEO of eCampus LLC
● Charles Ofori Antipem, CEO and co-founder of Dext Technologies Ltd
● Busie Matsiko-Andan, Consultant at Pont Global & Board Trustee at Berkeley College
● Moses Kwesi Baiden Jnr, CEO of Margins ID Group
Luigi Maclean will also be in attendance to deliver uplifting renditions of some of his most inspiring songs.
Participation Details
The Bold New Normal Conference is scheduled for October 21, 2023, at Pearly Gates Garden, East Legon, starting at 8 a.m. GMT. Participants can also join virtually via Zoom. To register and purchase tickets, please visit Lucyquist.com or Egotickets.
This year's conference is made possible through the support of several esteemed partners, including Margins ID Group, Multimedia Group, Stanbic Bank, Dominion TV, Vodafone Ghana, Asaase Broadcasting, Type Company Ltd, and Sunny FM.
For further information and partnership opportunities regarding the conference, please contact theboldnewnormal@gmail.com.