The first ever Hive Europe is happening in Berlin, Germany this June 22-25. The team has been busy preparing in the past few months an awesome event with inspirational talks in unique Berlin locations.
The application opened this week. We ask you to share the event with your network.
“So what can I do?”
Well you can…
We’re really looking forward to Hive Berlin and many more Hives in Europe to come! We hope to get your support.
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Best,
Liana Taylor (Hive Jan ’15), Erica Gregg, (Hive Feb ’17), Mirna Smidt (May 2016) and the rest of Hive Europe Team
90 leaders from Africa, the Middle East, and North America convened for Hive Africa in Lagos, Nigeria October 25-28, 2017.
Last week, Hive Africa 2.0 was held on Victoria Island in Lagos, Nigeria. This event was the 2nd Hive Africa in 2017, following the kickoff of Hive Africa in Abuja, Nigeria in April.
The three-day event brought together 90 leaders from Africa, the Middle East, and North America who are working on solving humanity’s greatest challenges and creating a better world. Attendees were entrepreneurs and executives working on building organizations focused on areas including renewable electricity production, education, peace and reconciliation, government transparency, entrepreneurship training, refugee resettlement, and women’s training.
One of the most unique aspects of Hive Africa is that it was hosted, paid for, and created entirely by Hive Alumni from Nigeria. They did all the work, promotion, and logistics for the event, spearheading a new decentralized model for Hive to continue its mission of building the global community for leaders working on creating a better world.
Hive Africa was created earlier in 2017 by Hive alum Grace Osula and her friend Christopher Imong. Grace attended the 8th Hive Global Leaders Program in San Francisco, CA in May 2016 and was so inspired she decided to launch Hive in Africa. She has big plans for the future.
Grace Osula discussed the future of Hive Africa
The next Hive Africa has already been scheduled in Lagos, Nigeria for May 2-5, 2018. You can apply and learn more at www.hiveafrica.org. The next Hive Global Leaders Program in the United States will be held December 8-11, 2017 in Los Angeles, CA.
Below is a recap of the event.
Opening Crucible Dinner – Wednesday October 25, 2017
Attendees gather in small groups to complete their Hive Life Plans
Hive Africa 2.0 began with an opening dinner at the Maison Fahrenheit hotel. Attendees were placed into small groups of 8, each with a Group Leader.
Group leaders facilitated each attendee sharing for 6 minutes the prompt we begin every Hive with: “What is the most challenging experience you’ve ever been through, what did you learn from it, and how did it lead you to your purpose?”
Attendees shared their “Crucible Moments” with their other small group members and realized the deeper truth that everyone goes through substantial challenge and suffering in their lives–regardless of where they are from.
Day 1: The World – Thursday October 26, 2017
The first day was held at the Victoria Crown Plaza hotel and included experiences focused on looking at what was going on in Africa and across the world today.
Olusola Amusan of Microsoft Nigeria talks about rapid prototyping solutions to challenges facing Africa and the world
Joseph Nwishienyi of Abuja, Nigeria
Day 2: Designing Your Life – Friday, Oct 27, 2017
The second day was held on the rooftop of the Maison Fahrenheit hotel and included experiences designed to allow attendees to create a new life plan for themselves and focus in on their purpose, goals, health, and habits.
Ifeoma Malo of the Nigerian Energy Ministry
Day 3: Your Leadership – Saturday, Oct 28, 2017
The final day was held in the Maison Fahrenheit conference center and included:
Oyeleke Ajiboye CEO of Efficacy Group gives a talk on Authentic Leadership
Hive Group leader Shadniz Azizi leads her group through the completion of one page life plans at Hive Africa in Lagos
Hive Africa 2.0 Group Photo, October 28, 2017 at the Maison Fahrenheit Hotel in Lagos, Nigeria