The Handshake Summit & Handshake Awards (UNCSW70)
Where Diplomacy Meets Dignity: An Intentional Convening of Global Power & Purpose.
The Vision
We are bringing together an exclusive cohort of 70 founders, operators, investors, and C-Suite executives for one of the most intentional convenings surrounding UNCSW70. This is not a "loud" conference; it is a deeply curated sanctuary for high-value dialogue, designed to solve the "Progress Deficit" in today’s global landscape.
As traditional credentials lose their power, we are shifting the focus to Relationship Capital and Intentional Leadership. Join us for an evening that bridges the gap between high-level diplomatic handshakes and tangible economic outcomes.
The Experience
🍽️ Epicurean Hospitality: Small bites served mid-event, plus one complimentary signature "Handshake" drink.
📸 The Portrait Gallery: Access professional headshots and high-end portraits at our branded backdrop to elevate your digital leadership brand.
🎥 Founder Spotlights: Participate in 30–60s on-camera interviews. Our media team will capture your vision to share with a global network of Ministers and stakeholders.
🤝 AI-Driven Deal-making: Experience the power of ConcordeApp to capture meeting intent and facilitate real-time MOUs.
The Dialogue Architecture
We will move beyond performative panels to explore: The New Talent Signal: How to identify exceptional people when resumes no longer tell the full story.
Scaling Cross-Border Teams: Strategies for leadership that attract and retain top talent in competitive global markets.
Male Allyship in Power: A high-trust conversation featuring six women leaders and one male ally on shared responsibility and influence.
Diplomacy to Dignity: How the Semaform Foundation is leveraging technology to ensure global policy reaches the grassroots.
Event Schedule
06:30 PM: Red Carpet Reception & Handshake Portraits
07:15 PM: The Handshake Summit Conversation (Moderated by Chaste Inegbedion)
08:15 PM: The Handshake Awards Ceremony (Honoring 7 Global Leaders)
08:45 PM: First Ladies Afrobeat Gala & Networking Mixer
About the Organizers
Semaform Foundation is a social impact organization bridging the gap between policy and practice in North America and Africa. ConcordeApp is an AI-powered intelligence platform engineered to turn high-level networking into measurable partnership outcomes.
About The Venue
Lagos TSQ, Midtown Manhattan
Located in the heart of the UN district, Lagos TSQ is the "African Embassy of Hospitality." We are officially registered with the UNCSW 70 team to provide a secure, luxury environment for our VIP delegates and partners.