ADIS 2017

I am Almaz Negash, founder of the African Diaspora Network (ADN). As I invite you to register for the upcoming symposium, which takes place January 27th and 28th, 2017 at the newly remodeled Doubletree Hotel at the San Jose Airport, 2050 Gateway Pl, San Jose, Silicon Valley, California, allow me to share the passion and vision at the genesis of the African Diaspora Investment Symposium (ADIS). ADIS is a two-day conference hosted by the African Diaspora Network to recognize and foster the entrepreneurial, innovative spirit of Africans in the Diaspora and their champions. The symposium is a catalyst for diaspora-driven initiatives and investment with the potential to shape the Continent’s future, as well as a platform to control the narrative about Africa. For the upcoming edition, ADIS2017, you will engage with leaders and organizations facilitating successful African investments; shift venture capital portfolios towards high-growth Africa -focused companies, and interface with entrepreneurs working on impactful innovations that are transforming their region, Africa, and the world.

Hot Topics for ADIS 2017 include:

• Fintech and financial inclusion
• Investment exit strategies and risk mitigation
• The need for economic diversification and implications for renewable energy
• The critical value of women entrepreneurs

I strongly invite all entrepreneurs, investors and social change agents invested or curious about Africa to register.