Meron Demisse is the Founder & CEO of Culture & Conversations on Africa® (C&C Africa). C&C Africa is a platform that brings together leaders in business, government, and arts and culture in order to elevate the cultural economy across the African continent. Meron leverages her leadership in promoting African culture for over 20 years. C&C Africa is committed to elevating African culture, serving as a catalyst for regional integration, and fueling economic growth. To achieve these goals, C&C Africa drives engagement across the following pillars: the arts (visual, music, film), fashion, sports, culinary arts, and tourism.Meron recognized early in her professional journey that the cultural sector in Africa was not at the forefront of policy and business discussions. The lack of this prioritization of African culture propelled her to launch C&C Africa in 2017. Furthermore, Meron is a global strategic partnerships executive with over a decade of experience having worked in development and corporate social responsibility (CSR). She obtained a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from the University of Southern California, Master of International Affairs from Columbia University and an MBA from Bard College. She is based in Johannesburg, South Africa. Follow @candcafrica across Instagram, Twitter, Facebook and Linked platforms.