March 10, 2008       The African Regional Youth Initiative has partnered with Top30Under30 to celebrate the best entrepreneurs under 30 in Africa. From October 21-25, 2008 over 400 participants will come together in Calabar, Nigeria to share and build on innovative ideas addressing challenging issues on the continent.

The event will bring together the most respectable, influential and impressive visionaries, builders and business leaders in Africa. A documentary, exhibition and other attractions will also be unveiled. Thirty selected award winners will receive prizes including US$10,000 and priceless connections to the African business community.

For more information about this event or the nomination process, go to www.Top30Under30.com.