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SUMMARY:Financing the Build
DESCRIPTION:Great ideas don't build infrastructure. Aligned capital\, capable partners\, and clear pathways to implementation do. How do cities move promising solutions beyond pilots and into financeable\, scalable projects that deliver lasting community value?\nJoin Ryan Taylor\, climate technology investor and energy finance expert\, and Noble Madu\, Partner at Plente Group\, with John Payne\, Chief Financial Officer at Dream.Org\, moderating.\nDrawing on experience across utility-scale renewable energy\, venture capital\, investment management\, and institutional partnerships\, panelists will explore how public\, private\, and philanthropic capital can work together to accelerate infrastructure development. From project finance and commercialization to value capture and access to capital\, the conversation examines the financial structures\, strategic relationships\, and investment opportunities needed to move from concept to construction—while ensuring economic returns translate into meaningful benefits for communities.\n\nSession ID: 8afd93b5-019c-49b8-b849-0bc6d612cc5c\n\nhttps://afrotechconference.com/schedule#session-8afd93b5-019c-49b8-b849-0bc6d612cc5c
LOCATION:Smart Cities Pavillion
URL:https://afrotechconference.com/schedule#session-8afd93b5-019c-49b8-b849-0bc6d612cc5c
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