BCC 2023 will serve as a powerful platform for influencing key decision-makers, propagating powerful ideas to build resilience, and driving tangible collaboration through networking opportunities with the most influential African and global leaders for the benefit of Africa's economy, its people and its wildlife.

Our goal is to influence current leaders in politics, business, government, technology, philanthropy, media etc. such that they prioritise conservation issues that threaten the quality of life for current and future generations. This is urgent as time and resources are disappearing at an alarming rate. We also aim to identify young Africans with leadership potential and develop them into highly capable leaders who will ensure a sustainable future for one of Africa's most valuable resources - wildlife. 

Make a difference and be a part of something impactful. We would love for you to partner with us through various sponsorship packages at BCC 2023.

By sponsoring our event, you will have the opportunity to make a positive impact in the sector and gain valuable exposure for your brand. We have attached our sponsorship document below for you to learn more about the various benefits and opportunities available to you. Don't miss out on this chance to be a part of our conference and help shape the future of the sector.

At the Business of Conservation Conference convened by the African Leadership University  School of Wildlife Conservation, in partnership with the Rwanda Development Board (RDB), we convene influential leaders to collaborate in tangible ways that promote Africa’s wildlife economy and catalyze economic development.

It is not a meeting about conservation for conservation’s sake. It instead provides a practical ‘how to’ guide for African economic development through conservation. It is a gathering to discuss ways of investing in wildlife and its habitat so that African people can derive economic and cultural value from it. Ultimately, BCC helps catalyze an abundant future for one of Africa’s greatest untapped sources of wealth

Diane Skinner, the Executive Director of the Painted Wolf Foundation was a passionate and dedicated conservationist who worked tirelessly to protect endangered species and their habitats. Diane succumbed to cancer on 10 August 2022. Although only 41, Diane leaves behind a stellar legacy of global efforts to conserve not only African wild dogs but also chimpanzees, elephants, rhinos, pangolins and other charismatic fauna in Africa. Her contribution to conservation was significant. 

As her legacy, the Painted Wolf Foundation and the School of Wildlife Conservation have set up this award scheme to recognise Diane’s contribution to conservation. This award will celebrate people like Diane, who work selflessly for conservation, focused on the wildlife and not themselves.

The winning candidate will be invited to Kigali, Rwanda to attend the African Leadership University’s School of African Wildlife, Business of Conservation Conference at the end of August 2023. Their flights and Accommodation will be covered, and they will be presented the award on stage at the end of the conference.