Impact and Innovation Forums

Overview of Impact and Innovation

Our Innovation and Impact Forums are part of a year-round speaker series across Silicon Valley, Washington, D.C., New York City, and virtually with thought-provoking conversations around strategic and consistent diaspora engagement in Africa’s future. The African Diaspora Network intentionally collaborates with organizations to bring topics to our network aligned with our strategic direction. The ADN Impact and Innovation Forums enable us to continue harnessing the knowledge and resources of Africans in the diaspora for positive impact through investment, entrepreneurship, innovation, and human capital.
Wednesday, February 25, 2026

Accelerating Africa’s Research & Innovation through Diaspora Partnerships

This webinar, part of African Diaspora Network’s (ADN) Grand Challenges African Diaspora Engagement Accelerator (GC-ADEA) , will highlight practical examples of diaspora-led partnerships that have strengthened laboratories, graduate training, and data platforms across Africa. Participants will hear from African institutional leaders and diaspora experts about what it takes to build equitable, high-impact collaborations.