Africa in Motion: A Day of Reflection and Celebration

Africa in Motion:

A Day of Reflection, Action, and Celebration

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AFRICA IN MOTION POST U.S. - Africa Futures Summit REFLECTION

3:00 - 5:00 PM ET

BEYOND REMITTANCES IN ACTION EVENING RECEPTION

5:30 - 7:30 PM ET

Overview

In the weeks following the U.S. – Africa Futures Summit in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, ADN and Humanity United invite a select group of leaders, practitioners, and partners for a candid reflection on what was said, what it means, and what comes next. Centered on the theme “Africa in Motion: Migration, Mobility, and Demographic Change,” this invitation-only convening brings together speakers who took the stage in Addis Ababa to share their firsthand reflections on the summit’s outcomes and their implications for Africa’s development trajectory.

The afternoon opens with a moderated panel discussion, followed by structured networking and roundtable conversation. The day continues that evening with a Beyond Remittances in Action: Evening Reception celebrating the opening of ADN’s new Washington, D.C. office – an opportunity to translate summit-level dialogue into grounded, actionable connections while marking a new chapter for ADN in the nation’s capital.

Why Attend?

Hear firsthand reflections from Addis Ababa: Engage directly with speakers who participated at the 4th Annual U.S. – Africa Futures Summit and hear their perspectives on what was said, what was decided, and what comes next
Explore what Africa’s changing mobility landscape means for development: Join a candid conversation on migration, mobility, demographic change, and the growing role of the African diaspora
Connect with leaders shaping the conversation: Engage with a curated group of policymakers, diplomats, philanthropists, practitioners, investors, and diaspora leaders working across Africa and the United States
Move from dialogue to action: Participate in structured networking and conversations designed to surface ideas, build relationships, and identify opportunities for collaboration
Experience ADN’s next chapter in Washington, D.C.: Celebrate the opening of ADN’s new D.C. home and the expansion of its work connecting African and diaspora leaders.
Beyond Remittances in action: Get a firsthand look at ADN’s vision and programs for mobilizing diaspora talent, capital, and partnerships to advance Africa’s development

Speakers

AFRICA IN MOTION POST U.S. - Africa Futures Summit Reflection

Mooya Nyaundi

Dr. Josephy Sany

Semhar Araia

Christopher Scott

Maria Kisumbi

Almaz Negash

BEYOND REMITTANCES IN ACTION - Evening Reception

H.E. Victor Emmanuel Smith

Ambassador of the Republic of Ghana to the United States

Ambassador Victor Emmanuel Smith brings over three decades of public service, diplomacy, and private-sector investment advisory to his role representing Ghana in Washington, D.C. He previously served as Ghana's High Commissioner to the United Kingdom and Ireland, Ambassador to the Czech Republic, Hungary, and Slovakia, Eastern Regional Minister, and Presidential Advisor across three administrations. During his UK tenure, bilateral trade between Ghana and the UK grew by 18%. As CEO of Victor Smith & Associates, he has brokered over US$250 million in foreign direct investment into West Africa across energy, mining, agribusiness, and infrastructure. He also mediated a historic interethnic peace accord in Ghana's Eastern Region, paving the way for over US$75 million in infrastructure development. Ambassador Smith holds an MBA in International Business from the University of Wales Business School and a BSc. (Hons) in Maritime Studies.