NextBillion - An Initiative of the William Davidson Institute at the University of Michigan

The NEF Global Gathering is a biennial gathering to be held 8-10 March 2016 in Dakar, Senegal. NEF Global Gatherings are more than 3-day conferences; they are global meetings of the minds to position science at the centre of global development efforts. With this strong focus on youth, and the expected presence of 10 Heads of State from across Africa, there is an exceptional opportunity for global science leaders’ voices to be heard and have major impact on Africa’s scientific future, through mentoring young people and through influencing continental science policy.