Marieme Jamme is a London-based CEO, blogger, philanthropist and social entrepreneur with a passionate commitment to helping empower her fellow Africans through education, leadership, social entrepreneurship and economic development.

Co-founder of Africa Gathering, the first global platform bringing together entrepreneurs and others to share ideas about development and technology in Africa, Marieme has forged a worldwide reputation as an advocate for education, good governance and health on the African continent.

A frequent attendee of TED Conferences and organiser of TEDx Accra and Dakar, Marieme has spoken at various conferences around the world about Africa with Topics such as good governance, sustainable development, education and new media & technologies.

Marieme is also a member of the Advisory Panel of the Guardian Newspaper Global Development sections for which she now contributes regular articles.