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TBNN Conference UK 20262026

TBNN Conference UK 2026

The 2026 edition of The Bold New Normal (TBNN) Conference marked the platform’s inaugural UK gathering, bringing together African professionals, business leaders, policymakers, investors and changemakers in London. The conference focused on moving diaspora engagement beyond remittances and cultural connection towards structured partnership, investment, co-creation and long-term economic collaboration across Africa. Theme & Mandate - Theme: “The Power of the Diaspora: New Mindsets, New Communities, New Shared Prosperity” - Focus: Harnessing the skills, capital, networks and influence of the African diaspora to drive investment, enterprise growth, institution-building and shared prosperity across Africa. - Mandate: Moving diaspora engagement from connection and remittances towards structured partnership and practical action. - Convenor: Lucy Quist. Key Speakers & Contributors - H.E. Mrs Sabah Zita Benson – Ghana’s High Commissioner to the United Kingdom & Ireland - Moses Baiden Jr – Founder & CEO, Margins ID Group - Andy Ayim MBE – Founder, Angel Investing School - Fope Adelowo – Helios Investment Partners - Lucy Quist – Founder/Convenor, The Bold New Normal

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TBNN Conference Ghana 20252025

TBNN Conference Ghana 2025

The 2025 took place on October 25, 2025, at The Enclave Garden in Accra, Ghana. Convened by author, business leader, and speaker Lucy Quist, the 4th edition brought together change-makers to re-examine how cultural identity and language influence African growth. Theme & Core Mandate * Theme: "Transformation Through Language and Culture: Rethinking Socialisation for Prosperity" * Core Vision: Challenge dominant narratives that view African culture and language as development obstacles, reframing them as strategic levers for mindset shifts, innovation, and long-term prosperity. * Book Launch Milestone: Featured the launch of "La Nouvelle Norme Audacieuse", the French translation of Lucy Quist's book. Key Highlights & Takeaways * Culture as an Asset: Explored how music, art, storytelling, and heritage shape socialisation and provide frameworks for economic dignity and collective progress. * Language for Mindset Renewal: Focused on shifting everyday dialogue and internal narratives to break inherited limitations and foster self-directed growth. * Interactive Sessions & Workshops: Featured cross-industry panel discussions, live performances, and practical workshops spanning business, technology, education, and entrepreneurship. * Lucy Quist Masterclass: Concluded with a dedicated masterclass on agency and mindset transformation, equipping attendees with personal action plans and accountability pairings.

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TBNN Conference Ghana 20242024

TBNN Conference Ghana 2024

The 2024 Bold New Normal (TBNN) Conference convened in Accra, Ghana, centered on driving sustainable economic growth across Africa by transforming leadership, mindset, and industry practices. Theme & Mandate * Theme: "Transforming Mindsets, Creating Leaders of Prosperity" * Focus: Challenging standard sustainability targets (like the SDGs) to aim beyond basic survival toward true, self-directed African economic prosperity. * Convenor: Convened by author and business leader Lucy Quist. Key Speakers & Panelists * Dr. Hephzi Tagoe – Founder, Science Communication & Education * Jewel N. Thompson – Entrepreneurship Lecturer, Ashesi University * Darlington Akogo – Founder & CEO, minoHealth AI Labs * Sidney Hewton – CEO, Koinonia Business Consult * Dzigbordi Kwaku-Dosoo – Executive Coach & Global Speaker * Nyame-Nhyiraba Awura Abena Agyeman – Co-Founder, WEAR Ghana * Cecil Senna Nutakor – Founder & CEO, eCampus LLC Key Actionable Takeaways * Strategic Tools & Mindset: Emphasized developing practical tools, skills, and accelerator systems required to turn high-level vision into actionable market solutions. * Relational Capital: Highlighted building strong networks, positive relationships, and mentorship frameworks to raise community-focused leaders. * Pillars of Prosperity: Explored expanding African-owned enterprises in key sectors—including food security, local manufacturing, contextual healthcare, and intra-African trade. * Language & Cultural Lever: Initiated conversations on using local culture, heritage, and language as strategic assets rather than barriers to growth.

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The Bold New Normal Conference 2023 Recap2023

The Bold New Normal Conference 2023 Recap

The Bold New Normal Conference 2023 brought together change makers - a coalition of people who want to make personal change to bring about societal, national and world change. Our goal is to take action and create prosperity based on a renewed mindset. This is a summary of what was the second conference.

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TBNN Conference 20222022

The Bold New Normal Conference 2022 Recap

The Bold New Normal Conference 2022: Rethinking Opportunity Across Africa and the Diaspora The inaugural 2022 Bold New Normal Conference convened by Lucy Quist, brought together hundreds of in-person and virtual attendees from across Africa and the diaspora with one clear purpose: turning ideas into actionable, long-term economic empowerment. Core Theme and Vision The conference was built around the theme "Rethinking Opportunity: How can we change our mindset to see opportunity and take action towards prosperity?" Its objective was ambitious but grounded: to serve as a continental vehicle for moving Africans from passive survival to intentional prosperity. Rather than accepting traditional development constraints as fixed, the conference challenged attendees to leverage business innovation, strategic partnerships, and diaspora connections to chart a different path forward. Featured Panelists and Leaders The event featured a lineup of entrepreneurs and industry leaders who shared firsthand experience scaling regional ventures, including: - **Charles Ofori Antipem** – CEO, Dext Technology Ltd - **Awurabena Agyeman** – CEO, Wear Ghana Ltd - **Dr. Yaw Bediako** – CEO, Yemaachi Biotech - **Julie Asante-Dartey** – Executive Director, Agri Impact Key Takeaways and Masterclass Insights **An Action-Oriented Mindset** Attendees were pushed to move beyond the standard "talk shop" conference format. Instead of leaving with abstract inspiration, participants walked away with concrete, personal action plans they could implement immediately. Lucy Quist's Masterclass Drawing from her book, *The Bold New Normal*, Lucy Quist led a masterclass centered on practical frameworks. The session taught participants how to structure their businesses, navigate market barriers, and build long-term value chains rather than chasing short-term wins. Diaspora and Ecosystem Engagement A recurring theme throughout the conference was the need to reframe diaspora relationships. Rather than treating diaspora contributions as transactional, one-off gestures, the conference emphasized structuring them as genuine business partnerships built for mutual, long-term value. The Bold New Normal Conference continues to position itself as a platform where ideas meet execution, connecting African entrepreneurs and the diaspora around a shared vision of intentional prosperity

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