Afro Future Summit Awards Gala
Added: (Fri Feb 17 2023)
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ATTN: Afro Future Summit Awards Gala
Re: Black History Month Celebration
DATE: February 23, 2023 6pm-10pm EST
LOCATION: Forbes 5th Avenue, New York City, USA
MEMO: An initiative hosted by the Global Startup Ecosystem in partnership with Forbes Magazine
The Afro Future Summit ‘Awards Gala announced its annual program to take place on February 23, 2023 from 6pm-10pm EST at Forbes on Fifth Avenue hosted in partnership with Forbes, Diaspora Affairs - Office of the President of Ghana, and the Global Startup Ecosystem, as part of the UN Decade for People of African Descent Black History Month celebrations!
The Afro Future Summit Awards Gala is an exclusive gathering of 150 top influencers within the black community. Invited delegates include well known celebrities, cultural influencers, media, sports players, tech moguls and more. The gala serves to not only convene the leaders of black communities in America and across the globe but also highlight up and coming influencers who are trailblazing development for the future in their respective fields.
The program will be action packed with sessions, roundtables, networking and refreshments.
Agenda
6:00pm - 6:30pm Welcome Networking
6:30pm - 6:45pm Opening Keynote
6:45pm - 7:00pm Program Partner Welcome -
7:00pm- 7:30pm Panel Session “For(bes) The Culture "The Power of Afro Future Icons- a New Look at the Role of Black Influencers in a New Age Society".
7:30pm - 8:00pm Awards Ceremony Presentation
8:00pm - 8:15pm Spotlight Keynote
8:15pm - 8:30pm Closing Keynote
8:30pm - 9:30pm Networking & Close
There will be over 20 highlighted speakers and guests of honor with the following featured profiles in attendance:
Feature Speakers Include
Akwasi Awua Ababio- Director of Diaspora Affairs, Office of the President of Ghana
Christine Ntim- CEO Global Startup Ecosystem (GSE), Chair Afro Future Summit
Dr. Lisa Coleman- Chief Diversity Officer at New York University
Einstein Ntim- Chair at Global Startup Ecosystem (GSE), Diaspora Engagement at Office of the President of Ghana
Seth Cohen- Head of Communities at Forbes Magazine
Ayisha Mendez- Community Manager, For(bes) the Culture
Jabari Young, Forbes Senior Editor at Forbes Magazine
Featured Awardees
Akwasi Awua Ababio- Director of Diaspora Affairs, Office of the President of Ghana
Dr. Claire A. Nelson, Forbes 50 Female Futurist, Chief Ideation Leader The Futures Forum
Caroline Wanga, CEO ESSENCE Ventures
There are limited seats open to the public - Register at http://bit.ly/afrofuturegala
For table bookings, sponsorship and program inquiries, connect with Leticia and the team via events@globalstartupecosystem.com
About: Afro Future Summit is the world’s most iconic summit curating an active network of black futurists, investors, tech entrepreneurs, celebrities, politicians and business moguls. Each year the program gathers thousands of pioneers from across the USA and around the world to address and tackle challenges that affect the people of African descent.
GSE: Afro Future Summit Team
(W) afrofuturesummit.com
(E) events@globalstartupecosystem.com