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IATF2021 will include a comprehensive<br \/>creative programme with fashion being a key pillar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The conversation will focus on some of the key links in the fashion<br \/>value chain, specifically&nbsp; creativity (and protecting it through IP<br \/>policy), global reach and distribution, and access to finance. A range<br \/>of successful fashion icons on the panel will share their journeys to<br \/>global success through this filter, unpacking how they were able to<br \/>secure the financing and global reach to support their creative visions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The panel will also include representatives from Afreximbank and The<br \/>African Development Bank who will provide further insights on how the<br \/>sector can access some of the resources required to build the<br \/>monetisation ecosystem in this viable sector.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This engaging and interactive discussion is aimed at emerging fashion<br \/>entrepreneurs across the fashion industry value chain and is free to<br \/>attend, although pre-registration is essential.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Panellists<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Kibonen Nfi \u2013 Founder &amp; Creative Director KibonenNY<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Lulu Shabell \u2013 Co-Founder African Youth Mentorship Network<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Emanuela Gregorio &#8211; Economist and Fashionomics Africa Coordinator at the<br \/>African Development Bank Group<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Abisade Adenubi &#8211; Founder and CEO of Heritage Apparels<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Registration is free but essential here:&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/ow.ly\/M55V50Cf9ZP\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\">ow.ly\/M55V50Cf9ZP<\/a>&nbsp;[1]<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For more information:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>#IATF2021<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>On November 19th 2020, The Intra-African Trade Fair, (IATF2021) willpresent an expert panel discussion focused on African Fashion: TheJourney to the Global Market. 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