September 23, 2025

Convening CEOs, changemakers and industry innovators, CNN’s inaugural Global Perspectives event, on November 3, is a new forum that will cover the big ideas, bold leadership, and dynamic economies at the frontlines of global transformation.

In addition to previously announced speakers, the stellar line-up for the first of these events, Global Perspectives: On Africa, include representatives from DP World, the Gates Foundation, the United Nations, African Futures Institute and Ministry of International Cooperation, Egypt.

Along with informative discussions and valuable networking, the event offers opportunity for commercial partners. MTN, Africa’s largest mobile network operator, is announced as sponsor.

Read the full press release here.