Clemens, having spent part of his childhood in Tanzania, embodies the transformative power of connecting cultures to drive social change. With over 30 years of experience in sports, business, and social development, he founded Jambo Bukoba in 2008, developing an evidence-based approach to using sports for education, health, and gender equality in Tanzania. His work, in collaboration with the German Sport University Cologne, has impacted over 500,000 children and trained more than 2,000 teachers. Clemens has received several honors, including the Ashoka Fellowship and the Startsocial Federal Award from former German Chancellor Dr. Angela Merkel. Now, he focuses on keynote speaking, workshops, and consulting, helping social organizations with strategy, fundraising, and innovation.

Bridging Two Worlds: Harnessing the Strength of the African Diaspora

Clemens will share how living in two worlds – Europe and Africa – can become a powerful strength. Drawing from his experience building a successful social initiative in Tanzania, Clemens will explore how the African diaspora’s unique position enables the combination of the best of both worlds, fostering innovative solutions that neither culture could achieve alone. He will speak authentically about creating measurable social impact in African education, building and scaling projects in Tanzania, overcoming local implementation challenges, and the power of cross-cultural collaboration.