Date & Time:
- Wednesday July 23rd, 2025
- 8am PT / 11am ET / 3pm GMT
Event Summary
On July 23, the African Diaspora Network hosted the Impact and Innovation Forum: From Dialogue to Impact – Next Steps After ADIS25, continuing the momentum from ADIS25 with a powerful virtual gathering focused on intentionally deepening diaspora engagement.
A core message from the forum echoed clearly:
It is our collective responsibility to go beyond remittances — to amplify, collaborate, and invest.
This is not just a theme; it’s a call to action.
Whether participants joined live or caught up via recording, the conversation sparked new ideas, strengthened connections, and reinforced the important role each of us plays in building the future we want to see.
Resources & Next Steps
- Missed the event? View the Recording
- ADIS25 Summary & Action Report: Explore six critical themes and actionable next steps - Download the Report
- Builders of Africa’s Future 2025 Pitch Day: Register here to witness and support African innovators
- African Diaspora Innovation Fund: Contribute here to help scale high-impact ventures led by African and African-descendant social entrepreneurs.
- African Scientific Community Engagement: Get involved in advancing collaborative research and innovation between Africa and its diaspora.
Speakers
Dana Nau François
Program Officer - Haiti at the W.K. Kellogg Foundation
Lamine Savadogo
President of Marison Energy Systems
Fredros Okumu
Executive in Residence (Moderator)
Prof. Julie Makani
Professor of Haematology and Blood Transfusion at Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences (Tanzania)
