HANDSHAKE SUMMIT FINANCE + FOOD EDITION

Name: HANDSHAKE SUMMIT FINANCE + FOOD EDITION
Start: 2026-04-16T16:00:00.000-04:00
End: 2026-04-16T20:00:00.000-04:00
Location: Open Gov Hub

Hosted by Christopher Carew & 4 others

Open Gov Hub

Washington, District of Columbia

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About Event

Event Description: The Handshake Summit & Awards – DC Edition

Theme: The Offline Survival Kit: Building and Monetizing Impactful Communities Location: Open Gov Hub, 1100 13th Street NW, Washington, D.C. Date: April 16, 2026 | 4:30 PM – 8:00 PM

Overview

From the tech floors of CES in Las Vegas and the policy halls of Davos, to the diplomatic corridors of UN CSW70 in New York—the global tour arrives in Washington, D.C.

During the World Bank / IMF Spring Meetings, the Handshake Summit & Awards convenes an invite-only, sponsor-grade room where women leaders and trusted allies move beyond visibility into capital, collaboration, and participation. This isn't just a convening; it is a "Handshake Economy" designed to turn proximity into fundable outcomes.

The Experience

Phase I: The Media Intake (4:30 PM)

The summit kicks off with the "Hot Suya" Green Carpet Studio, a high-energy media activation by Afroglobal Radio and Tribe Kitchen. In a format reminiscent of Hollywood’s most candid interviews, guests will tackle "spicy" questions on global risk and innovation while sampling authentic West African Suya and Zobo.

Phase II: Beyond the Hype (The Super Ten Panel)

The heart of the program is a powerhouse cross-sector conversation designed for structured deal-making. Moderated by Chaste Inegbedion (Head of Failure, Semaform Foundation), this session features the "Super Ten" visionaries stress-testing the intersection of AI, finance, and community:

Bobola Odebiyi (CrossKudi) | Nadjad Nikabou Salifou (UNA-NCA) | Dr. Oluseun D. Ojo (Centerbility) | Jay Adewole (POV Consulting) | Wantoe T. Wantoe (Center for Africa Policy) | Bosede Akinbosulere (BOFAK) | Dr Femi Salami (MinePro) | Richard Ojuri (M&T Bank) | Kome Igbogidi (ServiceNow).

Phase III: Culture, Wellness & Fireside

In a departure from standard policy talks, we transition into a cultural celebration and mental reset:

Performance: Soulful tribute by guest artiste Gwen Diva, performing "She Works Hard for the Money" and "Hypnotize."
Alignment: A Guided Wellness Session by Coach Lola Oguntade to help attendees "Step Into Their Power."
Policy House Fireside: A high-impact chat featuring Joy Ferdinand and Adetola Omooba on navigating the diaspora and building wealth through content.

Phase IV: The Technology Showcase & Honors

The evening concludes with a rapid-fire demonstration of the tools building the future:

Live Demos: ConcordeApp, Semaform Foundation (Digital Audit Dashboard), Utiva, and CrossKudi.
The Handshake Honors: Recognizing leading innovators including Abiodun Sowemimo (Cyberpedia), Eyitayo Ogunmola (Utiva), and Sheryl Estrada (Fortune CFO Collaborative).

What is the Handshake Economy?

It is a premium access-and-influence marketplace. Hosted by Oluseun Onigbinde (BudgIT), James Ladi Williams (Akada), and Chaste Inegbedion (ConcordeApp), we have created a through-line for the most important conversations of 2026.

Handshake is tailored for: