CLEVA Summit: Co-Convener · Programming · MC

The CLEVA Summit UK-Africa room at the London School of Economics, with the Fintech, Payments and Cross-Border Commerce session on screen

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CLEVA Summit UK | Connecting Talent, Capital & Opportunity

London School of Economics · 2026 · 31 October 2026

Context

CLEVA Summit convened entrepreneurs, investors, policymakers and diaspora leaders to explore how stronger connections between Africa, the United Kingdom and the global Black entrepreneurial community can unlock investment, partnerships and business growth.

My role

Co-Convener · Programming · MC

As Co-Convener, I helped organise the summit, shape the programme and book speakers, bringing together voices from business, policy and the creative industries. I also served as Master of Ceremonies, guiding the day’s conversations, moderating a panel and hosting a fireside chat with Nyaradzo Group CEO Philip Mataranyika on building Africa’s next generation of globally competitive businesses.
The programme explored four connected areas: financial infrastructure and investment; global trade and logistics; the creative economy and digital commerce; and leadership and entrepreneurship. Conversations centred on practical pathways for founders to access capital, enter new markets and build partnerships across borders.

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The work

Korrine Sky in conversation with Nyaradzo Group CEO Philip Mataranyika at CLEVA Summit UK — Fireside conversation with Philip Mataranyika

Korrine Sky hosting a panel at CLEVA Summit, notebook in hand — Hosting the day’s conversations

A speaker at the lectern with the London School of Economics on screen behind — Speakers at the London School of Economics

Panellists in discussion at CLEVA Summit UK — Panel conversation in session

A panellist in a red patterned dress speaking at CLEVA Summit — Voices from business, policy and the creative industries

A speaker addressing the room at CLEVA Summit — Practical pathways for founders

The audience in the lecture room at CLEVA Summit UK — Entrepreneurs, investors and diaspora leaders in the room

CLEVA Summit delegates listening together in the lecture room — Listening across disciplines

A participant listening during a CLEVA Summit conversation — In conversation at LSE

CLEVA Summit attendees seated together in the lecture room — Connections across the room

Delegates attending CLEVA Summit UK — The people behind the dialogue

A CLEVA Summit delegate seated during a session — From the day’s sessions

Impact

4: Programme pillars
LSE: Host venue, London

At the heart of my contribution was convening people with complementary experience and shared ambition, creating space for meaningful dialogue about the future of a global Black economy.

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