4th Annual African
Leadership Conference
Virtual | December 8th | Free
4th Annual African Leadership Conference
The virtual 2023 African Leadership Conference joins African immigrant leaders in Minneapolis with African leaders globally to learn strategies and skills to be outstanding leaders. Several sessions emphasize unique leadership - women, youth, and business owners - as we hear from top African leaders in their fields. They explain the trials, critical paths, and lessons learned to be the leaders they are today. Thanks to our generous donors, registration for the conference is now free. Join us on December 8th from 10 am - 3 pm CT!
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Conference Session Topics
10:00 AM
Central Time
10:00 AM - 11:30 CT
Virtual
African Immigrants Challenges in Wealth Building Efforts
In this important session we will look at the lack of capital for Africans seeking to build wealth after relocation. Experts will focus on areas including the business education available so African immigrants can meet their goal to start businesses and establish themselves financial.
Moderator - Lucretia Freeman-Buster, MBA, H.Ph.D
Panelists - Hibo Abdi | Idris Mohamed | Watchen Bruce
1:00 PM
Central Time
1:00 PM - 2:00 CT
Virtual
Advancing African Women in Leadership
Women strive for leadership in business and policy. For African immigrant women, working toward advancement brings a host of policy needs to fulfill their goals. Learn the case of public policy from experts in the field and women who have excelled at leadership.
Moderator - Dr. Fatma Lawson
Panelists - Ambassador Dr. Margaret Dureke | Dr. Sombo Muzata |
2:00 PM
Central Time
2:00 PM - 3:00 CT
Virtual
Advancing African Youth in Leadership
Youth are the prospect for great tomorrows. Knowing how to encourage and guide African Youth is of utmost importance as we eventually hand the reigns over to them. Meet amazing experts working with youth. Learn how they develop leadership and their top recommendations for policy.
Moderator - Yusra Mohamud
Panelists - Mark Beckford | Chuckwunonso Angel Dureke | Beirut Abafogi