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Youth Connekt Cameroon

Empowering Cameroonian Youth to Shape Their Future

Countdown to Youth Connekt Summit

16-21 Dec 2024
National Museum, Cameroon
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About Youth Connekt Cameroon

Youth Connekt Cameroon is a national initiative launched to empower young people by creating opportunities for skills development, fostering innovation, and encouraging youth participation in the socio-economic development process. This initiative, launched under the patronage of the President of the Republic of Cameroon, is an essential part of the broader YouthConnekt Africa movement, which connects young people across the continent.

The program aims to address the critical challenges faced by youth in Cameroon, including unemployment, lack of access to resources, and limited opportunities for entrepreneurship. By providing young people with the tools and platforms to engage in policy discussions, gain skills, and collaborate with industry leaders, Youth Connekt Cameroon is playing a pivotal role in transforming the future of Cameroon’s youth.

Aligned with the goals of YouthConnekt Africa, Youth Connekt Cameroon contributes to the implementation of Africa’s Agenda 2063 by empowering the youth to take charge of their futures, develop their talents, and actively participate in building a prosperous and integrated Africa.

National Museum Cameroon

Who is Attending?

Youth Entrepreneurs, Artists, and Students

Leaders & Innovators

Ministers

Government Officials

AU Commission Leaders

Heads of Development Partners

International Organizations

Business Leaders

Innovation & Incubation Labs

Academia

Sports & Creative Industry Leaders

Media

What will you get out of the summit?

Leadership roundtables

A seat at the big table with policy makers.

Spotlight presentations

Get inspired by trailblazers who shape our world.

Xchange Lounges

Connekt with like-minded change makers.

High level Plenaries

Discuss. Debate. Determine your future.

Day 1
16th Dec 2024
Day 2
17th Dec 2024
Day 3
18th Dec 2024
Day 4
19th Dec 2024
Day 5
20th Dec 2024
Day 6
21st Dec 2024

Day 1 Program - December 16, 2024

Time Activity Participants Responsible
07:30 Opening of the site Everyone Mr. BENGONO Sylvain
08:30 - 16:30
  • Coaching candidates for the School Innovation Challenge
  • Mentoring and personal development (REAMORCE)
  • Reviewing applications for the Icons of Youth Entrepreneurship Chamber
 School Candidates Mr. ESSAMA Mathurin
08:00 - 16:00 Joint-venture and networking space Local and diaspora project holders/entrepreneurs Mr. EPOKO EPOKO
08:00 - 18:00
  • Exhibition of products, services, and offers
  • Capacity building (standards, quality, business creation/management, financial education, etc.)
 Exhibitors (ANOR, CGA, PRONEC, REAMORCE, etc.) Mr. RAYNA Mathias
08:00 - 20:00 Medical services (general consultations, ophthalmology, dermatology, etc.) Everyone Dr. BATJE
09:00 - 11:00 Conference-Debate Theme: Youth Entrepreneurship: Transitioning from Job Seeker to Wealth Creator
Venue: Room of Conviviality 		Moderator: Dr. MANGA Manfred / Mr. ASSAMBA
Panelists: Hubert NGABMEN, Patrice NDZANA, Florence HOND 		Dr. KUN IV
14:00 - 16:00 Conference-Debate Theme: Networks and Associations for Import Substitution Activities
Venue: Room of Conviviality 		Moderator: Dr. Thierry EVINA / Marie Chantal TCHOUALA (ADAC)
Panelists: Sorel MOUAFO (RAPEC), Carine ANDELA (ASENIA), Gilbert EWEHEM (YES) 		Dr. KUN IV
17:00 - 18:00 Business Show Exhibitors Ms. Ericka LINDOU
18:00 - 20:00 Talk-Show Theme: Cameroonian Youth in Import Substitution Activities
Venue: Main Stage 		Moderator: Ms. Mariette MOULONGO BISSENE (SUPVALOR)
Panelists: Fidèle MOLE HAMA (KIAMA), Pascaline NENDA (BLESOLAC), Samuel Tony OBAM (FBPC) 		Dr. KUN IV
18:00 - 22:00 Cultural Animation Everyone Mr. HALIDOU SADJO

Day 2 Program - December 17, 2024

Time Activity Participants Responsible
08:00 Opening Ceremony at the Croix-Rouge Festive Hall Guests, youth, public, and animation groups Mr. BENGONO Sylvain
10:00 Various animations Dance group Mr. HALIDOU SADJO
10:15 Coaching Session Dr. Elise DINGA Dr. KUN IV
10:45 Animation Dance group Mr. HALIDOU SADJO
11:00 HANGOUT 1: Entrepreneurship
Moderator: Christelle YOUBI
Panelists:
- CIEJ President
- Miss SIPROME 2023
- President of the Council of the Called (SOWC) 		Dr. KUN IV Dr. KUN IV
11:30 Coaching Session Mr. Roland KWEMAIN Dr. KUN IV
11:45 Animation Star performer Mr. HALIDOU SADJO
12:00 HANGOUT 2: Peace
Moderator: Dr. KUN IV
Panelists:
- President of CONEP
- CNJC President
- ACHALEKE Christian
- MBAFOR Jean Marc AFESSI 		Dr. KUN IV Dr. KUN IV
12:30 Animation Music artists Mr. HALIDOU SADJO
12:45 Community Talk Show Mr. Samuel TONY OBAM Dr. KUN IV
13:15 Animation Dance group Mr. HALIDOU SADJO
13:30 Ceremonial Part 2: Official Protocol
Arrival of local and national dignitaries including the Prime Minister, government representatives, and youth council leaders. 		Protocol Team Event Coordinators
14:30 National Anthem Performance
Keynote Address by the Mayor of Yaoundé
Inaugural Lecture by Pr. TAMBA Isaac 		Various Dignitaries Dr. KUN IV
17:00 - 18:00 Business Show Exhibitors Ms. Ericka LINDOU
18:00 - 22:00 Live Concert
Miss SIPROME-Youth Contest 2024 		Performers and Contestants Mr. HALIDOU SADJO

Day 3 Program - December 18, 2024

Time Activity Participants Responsible
08:00 - 16:30
  • Second presentation of candidates for the School Innovation Challenge to the jury
  • Capacity building for candidates in the YCCCC Challenge (clusters, import-substitution, patriotism, economic leadership opportunities under ZLECAF)
  • Deployment of candidates to the Icons of Youth Entrepreneurship Chamber (CIEJ)
 Jury and Candidates Mr. ESSAMA Mathurin
08:00 - 18:00
  • Exhibition of products, services, and offers
  • Capacity building (standards and quality, business creation/management, financial education)
 Exhibitors (ANOR, CGA, PRONEC, REAMORCE, etc.) Mr. RAYNA Mathias
08:00 - 16:00 Joint-venture and networking space Local and diaspora entrepreneurs Mr. EPOKO EPOKO
08:00 - 20:00 Medical services (general consultations, ophthalmology, dermatology, etc.) Everyone Dr. BATJE
09:00 - 09:20 TV Session Guest of the day Ms. Ericka LINDOU
09:00 - 12:00 Conference Theme: Developing Import-Substitution Activities for Young Cameroonian Entrepreneurs: Challenges and Solutions
Venue: Room of Conviviality 		Moderator: Dr. Fils Pierre DANIEL PENDA / Angéline SIK (RAIS)
Panelists:
- Valère Spécial AFA’A (UJAD)
- Joseph Fabrice NKOLO NGA (ECOFRIENDS)
- Ingrid MOUAFO (RAPEC)
- Franklin MBATCHOU (AFRIQUAL)
- Clotaire Rémy STELINOU (ASENIA) 		Dr. KUN IV
14:00 - 16:00 Conference Theme: The Role of Innovation and Creativity in Developing Import-Substitution Activities
Venue: Room of Conviviality 		Moderator: Ms. Mariette BISSENE MOULONGO (SUPVALOR/ENSPY)
Panelists:
- Pr. Martin FOUDA (MINRESI)
- Pr. Mireille BITYE (IRIC)
- Pr. Rachel NGONO EPSE ANDJOCK (ENSPY) 		Dr. KUN IV
16:00 - 17:00 Business Show Exhibitors Ms. Ericka LINDOU
17:00 - 22:00 Cultural Animation
Miss SIPROME-Youth 2024 Contest 		Artists and Candidates Mr. HALIDOU SADJO

Day 4 Program - December 19, 2024

Time Activity Participants Responsible
08:30 - 09:00 Arrival of the Minister of Youth and Civic Education Organizing Committee MINJEC
09:00 - 10:00
  • Opening Ceremony
  • National Anthem Performance
  • Welcome Speech by the Mayor of Yaoundé
  • Concept Presentation by Dr. Elise DINGA, President of EMMI Empire
  • Opening Speech
  • Group Photos, Interviews, Cocktail
 Everyone Organizing Committee
10:00 - 11:00 Moral, Civic, and Entrepreneurial Reinforcement Session (REAMORCE) Expert MINJEC MINJEC
11:00 - 15:00
  • Panel 1: Governmental Opportunities
  • Panel 2: Opportunities from Development Partners (UN Agencies, AfDB)
  • Panel 3: Discussion with Coaches and Professionals
 Artists, Coaches, Entrepreneurs, Business Angels, Bankers MINJEC, Development Partners, Professionals
15:00 - 17:00 Cultural Fair: Country Showcases Organizing Committee Organizing Committee
17:00 Closing Ceremony Everyone DNP Youth Connekt
18:00 - 22:00
  • Live Concert
  • Miss SIPROME-Jeunes 2024 Final Election
 Artists, Miss Candidates Mr. HALIDOU SADJO
08:00 - 16:30
  • Preselection of YCCCC Candidates
  • Student Entrepreneur Challenge Final
  • School Innovation Challenge Final
  • Final Evaluation of CIEJ Candidates
 Candidates and Jury Mr. ESSAMA Mathurin
08:00 - 18:00
  • Exhibition of Products and Services
  • Capacity Building (Standards, Business Creation, Financial Education)
 Exhibitors (ANOR, CGA, PRONEC, REAMORCE, etc.) Mr. RAYNA Mathias
08:00 - 20:00 Medical Services (General, Ophthalmology, Dermatology, etc.) Everyone Dr. BATJE
09:00 - 09:20 TV Session (Guest of the Day) Guest of the Day, Regional Spotlight Ms. Ericka LINDOU
10:00 - 12:00 Conference on Priority Economic Transformation Sectors for Young Entrepreneurs
  • Actions by Ministerial Departments and Opportunities
 Government Representatives, Entrepreneurs Dr. KUN IV
14:00 - 15:00 Special Session: Migration from Informal to Formal Economic Activities MINJEC Representatives, Entrepreneurs Dr. Atlante BIBOUM
17:00 - 18:00 Business Show Exhibitors Ms. Ericka LINDOU

Day 5 Program - December 20, 2024

Time Activity Participants Responsible
08:00 - 18:00
  • Exhibition of products, services, and offers
  • Capacity building (standards, quality, business creation/management, financial education, etc.)
 Exhibitors (ANOR, CGA, PRONEC, REAMORCE, etc.) M. RAYNA Mathias
08:00 - 16:00 Joint-venture and networking space Local and diaspora project holders/entrepreneurs M. EPOKO EPOKO
08:00 - 20:00 Medical services (general consultations, ophthalmology, dermatology, etc.) Everyone Dr. BATJE
09:00 - 09:20 TV Session - Regional Zoom Guest of the Day Ms. Ericka LINDOU
10:00 - 12:00 Conference-Debate Theme: 'Reinforcing Import Substitution Activities for Entrepreneurs - Models and Experiences from Cameroon'
Venue: Room of Conviviality 		Moderator: Dr. Chamberlain WADOU (DA/INJS) / NKOLONGO NGA (ECOFRIENDS)
Panelists: Representatives from AgroPole Programs, VPC, Agricultural Value Chains 		Dr. KUN IV
12:00 - 14:00 Conference-Debate Theme: 'Financial Education & Risk Management for Import Substitution Activities'
Venue: Room of Conviviality 		Moderator: PDG YUNUS S.A / Ingrid MOUAFO (RAPEC)
Panelists: Sorel MOUAFO (RAPEC), Yves Alain SECKE (Financial Advisory) 		Dr. KUN IV
14:00 - 16:00 Youth Afternoon - Interactive Activities & Quizzes
Venue: Closing Ceremony Venue 		Participants M. BENGONO Sylvain
16:00 Closing Ceremony Begins Officials, Participants Organizing Committee
18:00 - 22:00 Cultural Animation - Live Concert Artists M. HALIDOU SADJO

Day 6 Program - December 21, 2024

Time Activity Participants Responsible
08:00 - 18:00
  • Exhibition of products, services, and offers
  • Capacity building (standards, quality, business creation/management, financial education, etc.)
 Exhibitors (ANOR, CGA, PRONEC, REAMORCE, etc.) Mr. RAYNA Mathias
08:00 - 16:00 Joint-venture and networking space Local and diaspora project holders/entrepreneurs Mr. EPOKO EPOKO
08:00 - 20:00 Medical services (general consultations, ophthalmology, dermatology, etc.) Everyone Dr. BATJE
09:00 - 09:20 TV Session - Regional Zoom Guest of the Day Ms. Ericka LINDOU
17:00 - 18:00 Business Show Exhibitors Ms. Ericka LINDOU
18:00 - 22:00 Cultural Animation Artists Mr. HALIDOU SADJO