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Date: Wednesday December 17, 2025 | Virtual

Why diaspora science matters for strengthening Africa’s health and innovation ecosystem

Africa carries nearly a quarter of the global disease burden yet produces only about 2% of health research and attracts just 1% of global R&D investment. As part of Agenda 2063, the African Union has placed science, technology, and innovation at the heart of its development agenda, with the African diaspora increasingly contributing technical expertise, mentorship, and capital.

November 5th, 2025

Linkedin Live

Investing in African and Diasporan Social Enterprises with the African Diaspora Innovation Fund

Have you heard about the African Diaspora Innovation Fund (AfDIF). We know you have questions, and transparency is key! We’re tackling the tough questions about AfDIF. Learn more and join us in supporting high-impact ventures!

Date: October 28, 2025 | Virtual

Self-Care, Health Literacy, and Sustainable Financing: Building Health Resilience through Innovation and Community

Healthcare systems around the world are under strain. Rising costs, workforce shortages, and persistent inequities mean that millions of people cannot consistently access formal care. For many communities across Africa, Asia, and beyond, self-care is not a supplement to healthcare – it is the first and sometimes only option available.

October 23, 2025

ABLE25 Pitch Day

The African Diaspora Network (ADN) is proud to showcase the cutting-edge innovations of diasporan entrepreneurs across the US and the tremendous ways they’re transforming communities nationally and globally.

Date: September 23, 2025 | Location: New York

Beyond Remittances: Partnership Models for Diaspora-Led Investment and Development

In alignment with the 2025 United Nations General Assembly theme, “Cooperatives Build a Better World,” this convening will explore how diaspora-led cooperative models—philanthropic, impact-oriented, and business-driven—can collectively address Africa’s most pressing development challenges.

Date: September 3, 2025| Location: Washington, D.C.

The African Diaspora and U.S.-Africa Policy: From the Margins to the Center

The African diaspora stands at a critical crossroads: while it contributes billions annually in remittances and mobilizes rapidly during humanitarian crises, its collective voice remains underrepresented in shaping U.S.-Africa policy.

August 27, 2025

Builders of Africa’s Future Pitch Day

The African Diaspora Network’s (ADN ) cordially invites you to the Builders of Africa’s Future (BAF) 2025 Pitch Day. The BAF enterprise accelerator program was designed to support Africa’s most promising entrepreneurs with access to training, valuable partnership and mentoring opportunities, and a platform to enhance their brand visibility in order to attract global and local investment.

From Dialogue to Impact: Next Steps After ADIS25

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.

May 28-30, 2025

African Diaspora Investment Symposium 2025

African Diaspora Investment Symposium 2025 (ADIS25) is the tenth annual global convening that celebrates and champions the entrepreneurial and innovative spirit of Africans, African Diasporans, and friends of Africa. Hosted by the African Diaspora Network, the symposium inspires and equips participants to be agents of change and active contributors to development of Africa and the communities in which the diaspora lives.

Thursday, May 15th, 2025 – 12:00 PM PDT/ 9:00 AM EDT

From Aid to Strategic Investment: How the African Diaspora Can Go #BeyondRemittances

This informal conversation hosted by the African Diaspora Network seeks to catalyze the Beyond Remittances strategy by bringing together diaspora experts, thought leaders, international organizations and community members to explore leveraging the power of the African diaspora for sustainable development in Africa. This conversation will feature a panel discussion and an interactive Q&A focused on fostering dialogues, generating ideas and inspiring concrete action.

Wednesday, April 2nd, 2025

Skoll World Forum

African Diaspora Network in partnership with Rhodes Trust, Moore Philanthropy, and Atlantic Institute hosted a significant event at Rhodes House in Oxford, UK as part of the Skoll World Forum. This critical conversation discusses both the enduring structural challenges faced by African and African diaspora and/or descendant entrepreneurs, and the opportunities, benefits and solutions available to entrepreneurs, investors and other stakeholders looking to multiply the impact on the African continent and beyond.

March 20th 2025

Championing Community: Celebrating African Women’s Collective Action Across the Diaspora

In honor of women’s history month, the African Diaspora Network brings together this critical Impact and Innovation Forum on the importance of convening, connecting and collaborating. With a focus on women’s collective action and leadership across regions and sectors, we create an opportunity for meaningful dialogue, cultural exchange, and celebration of African excellence and innovation across the globe.

Tuesday, February 11th, 2025 – 8:00 AM PDT/ 11:00 AM EDT

BAF Information Session

Register to Learn More about Builders of Africa’s Future: Application for the 2025 Builders of Africa’s Future (BAF) program is currently open till March 21st.

Join us on Tuesday, March 4th for another information session to learn more about the program timeline and requirements, and to get your questions answered.

African Diaspora Investment Symposium

Impact and Innovation Forums

International Women’s Day