African Diaspora Summit, Part I

Connect with diaspora changemakers across Europe as we rethink the African diaspora experience. We’ll tap into our bicultural identity, collective wisdom, and unique experiences to shed light on the role they play in our success. Let’s leverage our bicultural talent to create the change we want to see. 

Throughout the event, you can explore resources and opportunities curated by our inspiring attendees.There’ll be a job board with positions from global organizations looking to recruit bicultural talent, a marketplace where you can learn about diaspora organizations around the world, and much more!

Our line up

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Help us welcome 60+ diaspora leaders and organizations to the stage — from Patta, Adidas, LikeMinds, Black Ladies Talk, Creative Jam Sessions, Rise & Shine, iAfrica Film Festival, HerStory Circle, Kip Republic, and Word Up Amsterdam.

Agenda

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Chapter 1: Opening

Join us for a virtual coffee/tea conversation with some inspirational speakers, morning music, and good vibes.

Chapter 2: Understanding our Bicultural Identity

This chapter begins with an in-depth discussion centered on understanding and framing our Bicultural Identity. Guests from different parts of Europe share their individual experience as bicultural of African descent, as Afropeans. 



Breakout sessions then bring diaspora leaders within brands and organizations together give insight on how can we build an equitable culture in corporate environments. Another session will explore how intersectionality translates in the African Diaspora in Europe.
 Workshops will be offered on the “Cultural Aspects of Negotiation” and “Conflict Mediation”.

Chapter 3: Looking Forward

Co-Hosted with Afrispectives, we discuss the value of understanding our history for the future. We are bringing together cultural historians, authors and activists from the UK, Netherlands, Italy and Germany.

Our breakout sessions include 8 dedicated panels for leaders and peers across various industries to share insights on how they’re creating meaningful change within their field. After the panels, connect with panelists and peers in our networking space.

Chapter 4: Community and Collaboration

Community leaders will discuss what are the keys to building ecosystems where breakthroughs happen. They will also explore why is collaboration a key weapon to the social and professional advancement of the African diaspora.

Chapter 5: After Party

Join us for movie night with iAfrica Film Festival, and/or a lineup of artists from Word Up Amsterdam. See full agenda for details.

Ticket Information

Basic Pass — 10€

The perfect pass to get a taste of the conversation. Get access to 8 hours of the programming including the keynote speakers and main stage panel discussions.

• Access to all our morning activities
• Live access to our keynote speakers and 3 main stage panel sessions where we will be discussing the What, Why and How of leveraging our Bicultural Identity to create successful collaboration.
• Live access to our Student Hour

All Access Pass — 25€

Get the full, immersive, 12 hour African Diaspora Summit experience.

• Access to all our interactive morning activities and in between sessions (such as an opportunity to meet our speakers, mini panels and much more)
• Access to the recruitment session (pre-registration needed)
• Access to Industry Hour where we have a series of conversations around tech, film, writing, entrepreneurship, arts, and more(!) — and how they are informed by the Bicultural experience.
• Access to the After Party hosted by Burgundy Productions
• Exclusive access to our Slack channel with a Jobs Board

VIP Pass — 35€

Get all the benefits to an All Access Pass plus more

• Exclusive access to "The Returnees" film brought to you by iAfrica Film Festival
• Access to all videos of talks, panels, and workshops after the event
• 15€ discount to Part II of the Summit (20-21 February 2021)