07/30/2025
🌍 CNN is proud to announce the launch of its new global event franchise — Global Perspectives — covering the big ideas, bold leadership and dynamic economies at the frontlines of global transformation.
The inaugural edition, Global Perspectives: On Africa, will take place in London on November 3, 2025, spotlighting Africa’s role in shaping the future of global growth, innovation, and partnerships.
🎙️ Featured speakers include:
• Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, Director General, World Trade Organization
• Dr. Mo Ibrahim, Founder & Chair, Mo Ibrahim Foundation
• Clare Akamanzi, CEO, NBA Africa
• Nonkululeko Nyembezi, Chairman, Standard Bank Group
• Alex Okosi, Managing Director, Africa, Google
…and more.
🗣️ Opening remarks by CNN Chairman & CEO Sir Mark Thompson, with sessions moderated by CNN’s leading journalists including Christiane Amanpour, Richard Quest, and Zain Asher.
📍 One of the first events at the new Chancery Rosewood Hotel, its content will also be seen by a global audience, culminating in a special show to be broadcast on CNN International.
🔗 Discover more and request an invitation to attend: https://cnnicevents.cnn.com/globalperspectives
🔗 Read the press release: https://cnnpressroom.blogs.cnn.com/2025/07/30/cnn-launches-new-events-franchise-global-perspectives/