Each year is a powerful year of growth, connection, and impact for the African Diaspora Network. From convening leaders and innovators to launching new initiatives and strengthening our programs, our progress is possible because of a remarkable community committed to advancing Africa’s future through diaspora power .
Click here for a closer look at the people and organizations standing behind ADN—those whose leadership, expertise, generosity, and partnership fuel our mission.
Since our founding in 2010, the African Diaspora Network has built a vibrant global community that harnesses the intellectual, social, and financial capital of Africans in the diaspora and friends of Africa. Together, we advance business, innovation, and economic development across Africa and in communities around the world.
We have:
Since 2010, convened 11,000+ stakeholders on entrepreneurship, investment, innovation, and human capital development.
Annually hosted our African Diaspora Investment Symposium (ADIS) in Santa Clara, California, with virtually in 2021 and 2022, and in Washington, DC. Between our African Diaspora Investment Symposium and Impact and Innovation Forums, ADN has engaged leaders and visionaries from 115 countries.
Trained 160+ entrepreneurs across our accelerator programs since 2018.
Respected and honored the identities, histories, and lived experiences of our constituents while fostering collaboration across our differences. ADN is recognized for our ability to bring global communities together.
Formed 68+ ecosystem partnerships. ADN is a catalyst for building partnerships with leading organizations to enable more entrepreneurs to gain access to resources.
Curated a stellar and committed staff team and dedicated boards of directors and advisors.
