About ECAN
The Economic Club of Africa Network (ECAN) is a non-profit organization dedicated to finance, innovation, and development in Africa. ECAN is a premier platform leading the way in strategic and sustainable resource mobilization. Our core mandate is to strengthen commercial ties and deepen innovation exchanges. Membership is by invitation only — and typically reserved for highly accomplished and distinguished leaders and experts.
Global Business Forum
A network of experts and leaders dedicated to finance, innovation, and development in Africa. Actionable insights on strategic resource mobilization.
Convening Platform
ECAN is a premier networking platform and a trusted source of knowledge where luxury, prestige, and invitation-only access define the ultimate experience.
Trust Drives Success
Strategic networking and unfettered access. ECAN offers a platform for long-term and high-impact connections. Membership is by invitation only.
Thought Leadership
To strengthen commercial ties and deepen innovation exchanges, we regularly convene senior leaders to discuss and proffer solutions to pressing issues.
Core Offerings
- Cutting-edge insights on finance, innovation, and development in Africa
- Insights on maximizing diaspora capital and expertise for impact
- Public-private partnerships and sustainable resource mobilization
- Understanding Africa’s position in a rapidly evolving global economy
- Strategic networking and unfettered access to an elite network of global leaders
- Navigating the global financial landscape, including access to capital markets
RECENT ECAN SPEAKERS
Dr. Ameenah Gurib-Fakim
Former President of Mauritius
Ambassador Charles A. Ray
Chair, Africa Program, Foreign Policy Research Institute, Philadelphia
Kathryn Wylde
President & CEO, Partnership for New York City
Ambassador Johanna Svanikier
Ghana’s Former Ambassador to France & Portugal
MEMBER SHOWCASE
Dr. Andrew S Nevin
Inaugural Director
The Brainomics Venture, Texas
Shanti Shamdasani
Founder and CEO, S. ASEAN International Advocacy and Consultancy, Jakarta, Indonesia
Eric A. Clement
Founder and Managing Partner
Bedford37, New York
Fola Odufuwa
Managing Director
New Frontier Capital Advisors, Nigeria
Dr. Isaías Barreto da Rosa
UNESCO Representative
Democratic Republic of the Congo
Kinshasa, DR Congo
Dr. Amro Khater
Founder and CEO, BLI Group, Cairo, Egypt
Robin Mednick
President & CEO
Pencils for Kids, Toronto
