Africa Day 2025 - Beyond Strategy: Driving Canada-Africa Impact (DAY 1)
Our 2025 Africa Day celebration in Canada kicks off with an action oriented convening that will drive meaningful change, while celebrating Africa’s unique cultures
Step into a bold conversation on the future of Canada-Africa collaboration. This convening brings together our leading policymakers, diaspora leaders, and institutions working across both regions - to chart the next chapter of a mutually beneficial Canada-Africa partnership.
Make sure to come dressed repping your country’s culture, in your best African attire!
Day 1 Themes:
Keynote: Chido Cleopatra Mpemba (African Union Youth, Gender & Women Leader)
The Strategic Imperative - Why Africa Matters for Canada’s Future: Ndidi Nwuneli (One Campaign CEO), Dorothy Nyambi (MEDA CEO), Dianne Dusaidi (Mastercard Foundation Lead, Entrepreneurship), Efosa Obano (Founder, African Impact Initiative & Black Founders Network)
Driving Implementation - Leadership & Policy Priorities, for the Canada-Africa Strategy: Cheryl Urban (Asst Deputy Minister, Africa at Global Affairs Canada), Kofi Achampong (Lawyer & Government Relations), Kumaran Nadesan (Co-founder, 369 Global), Michael Onobote (Senior Innovation Specialist at African Development Bank), Marieme Lo (Director of African Studies Centre at U of T)
Africa Day Impact Awards - Honoring standout contributions by key players in the community, who are already driving impact across key pillars of the Canada-Africa strategy.
Program Highlights:
🕓 Doors open at 3:00 PM
🎤 Keynote, Panels, Awards: Expect a mix of bold storytelling, real-time feedback from stakeholders, and policy-driven action planning.
🫱🏿🫲🏾 African Themed Activations & Community Partners Zone: Meet organizations driving impact in the African diaspora community, and access exciting opportunities. Learn why Africa cannot be boxed into one region, with our unique cultures on full display
Be sure to register for Day 2 below, if you haven’t yet!