2025 Diaspora Dialogues - Nairobi Edition

Join us for the FOTD Community for its Diaspora Dialogues Series - Nairobi Edition, a thought-provoking event that brings together influential voices from the global diaspora to discuss critical issues, share experiences, and inspire change. This edition, hosted in Nairobi, offers a unique platform for exploring the intersections of identity, culture, and community, with a special focus on the African diaspora's impact on global conversations.

The event will feature dynamic panel discussions, keynote speakers, and interactive workshops, where attendees can engage in meaningful dialogues on topics such as migration, social justice, cultural preservation, and economic empowerment. Whether you're an artist, activist, entrepreneur, or scholar, the Nairobi Edition is a space to connect with like-minded individuals, collaborate on innovative solutions, and strengthen bonds between African and global diaspora communities.

Be part of this transformative experience and help shape the future of the diaspora! Register now to secure your spot.
Location
Nairobi, Kenya
Date & Time
July 21st - July 23rd, 2025 
DAY 1 - AGENDA
July 21, 2025 | 6:00 PM - 9:30 PM 

WELCOME HOME CELEBRATION & DINNER
📍Shamba Farm

6:00 PM - 7:30 PM | Welcoming Reception: A Global Homecoming
Experience a vibrant cultural welcome with live African music, local delicacies, and a cocktail selection showcasing Kenya’s rich flavors. Connect with fellow diaspora leaders, investors, and innovators in an intimate setting.

7:30 PM - 7:50 PM | Ancestral Storytelling: From Ancient Code to A.I.

7:50 PM - 8:00 PM | Welcome Remarks
🔸 Welcome Addresses:
🔹Cordell Carter - Founder, Festival of the Diaspora
🔹Laila Mancharia - Founder, Aspen Institute Initiative Africa
🔹Darius Jones - Founder, National Black Empowerment Council

8:00 PM - 8:30 PM | Dinner is Served
◾Dinner featuring a fusion of traditional Kenyan and international cuisine

8:30 PM - 8:55 PM | Keynote Conversation - The Power of the Diaspora in Shaping Our Collective Futures
🔹 Darius Jones, Founder of the National Black Empowerment Council
🔹 Ambassador Gandy Thomas, Haiti’s Representative in Italy
🔹 Mr. Eddie Benoit, CEO - Benoit Group

8:55 PM - 9:30 PM | Musical Encore Concert
DAY 2 - AGENDA
July 22, 2025 | 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM

KEYNOTES, PANELS & NETWORKING                                                            
📍Trademark Hotel - The Village Market
8:30 AM - 9:00 AM | Registration and Morning Coffee
📍Venue: Conference Center Lobby

9:00 AM - 9:15 AM | Reimagining Africa’s Growth Story 
Presentation on demographics, sector trends, and regional growth dynamics.
🔹 Featuring a Plenary presentation by McKinsey 

9:15 AM - 10:00 AM | Opportunities and Challenges 
New trends highlighting high-growth sectors, revealing where diaspora capital can be positioned to ignite transformative returns.
🔹 Panel discussion featuring McKinsey

10:00 AM - 10:30 AM | Networking Break

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM | Spotlight: Investment-Ready Sectors
Showcase presentations from Africa’s most promising sectors:
🔸Mining: Africans for Africa
🔸Artificial Intelligence: Akki
🔸Energy: Synergized Solutions
🔸Sports: Twende Sports
🔹 Showcase presentations, Mr. Adeola Adediran

11:30 PM - 1:00 PM | Building Africa’s Talent for the Global Stage 
Africa’s workforce is its secret weapon. How tech academies, AI training, and upskilling initiatives are creating a pipeline of the workforce that will bridge the global talent gap.
🔹 Featuring ADMI, Moringa, Robin, Xaba

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM | Lunch & Learn Session 
Network with executives, investors, and sector leaders at curated tables

2:00 PM - 3:00 PM | Investor Roundtable: Where Smart Money is Flowing
Investors and financiers share their playbooks for navigating Africa’s complex but lucrative markets.
🔹 Featuring Faida Oak Fund, TRIFIC, EAVCA, and Naiban

3:00 PM - 4:30 PM: Breaking Barriers: Real Stories from the Frontlines
A candid discussion on how diaspora investors are overcoming biases, structuring deals, and winning big even in “tough” markets.
🔹 Moderator: Wilmot Allen, Venture Lift, & Diaspora Angel Investment Network

4:30 PM | Evening Tea & Cigar Break (Guests leave at pleasure)
Aspen Network of Development Entrepreneurs, US Embassy, FCDO, AmCham, EAVCA, KEPSA, FSD, KCB, PPP Secretariat, etc.
DAY 3 - AGENDA
July 23, 2025 | 8:00 AM

Departure from Hotel for Optional Safaris              
📍Participants depart the Trademark Hotel
 Join us on July 21st! 
We look forward to hosting you!

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