African Diaspora Investment Symposium 2025 (ADIS25) marks the tenth anniversary of this premier global convening, celebrating and championing the entrepreneurial and innovative spirit of Africans, descendants of Africa, and friends of Africa. Hosted by the African Diaspora Network, ADIS25 is a vibrant celebration filled with opportunities to learn, connect, and make a lasting impact. This milestone event is curated to inspire and equip participants to be agents of change while encouraging intentional engagement in shaping Africa’s future through entrepreneurship, investment, trade, and strategic partnerships.
Africa’s position as a key ally to the United States continues to grow in importance, offering immense potential for mutual prosperity through trade, investment, and innovation. The continent’s dynamic markets, youthful population, and untapped resources present compelling opportunities for American businesses and investors. The African diaspora plays a vital role as a bridge between the two regions, fostering connections, driving innovation, and catalyzing development on both sides of the Atlantic.
As a strategic partner, Prosper Africa has demonstrated the U.S. government’s commitment to unlocking the full potential of Africa-U.S. trade and investment. ADIS25 offers a platform to build on this momentum, encouraging diaspora-led initiatives, public-private partnerships, and transformative investments that strengthen economic ties and promote inclusive growth.
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Over the past nine years, ADIS has united participants from over a 100 countries, activated the power of collaboration, and cultivated meaningful connections. In 2025, we invite you to join us in Washington, D.C., to celebrate a decade of fostering the ingenuity of the African community at home and abroad. Engage in dynamic discussions, build transformative relationships, and take actionable steps toward signing MOUs and forging partnerships that drive sustainable growth and prosperity.
Come ready to learn, connect, and make an impact—and enjoy a joyful, engaging experience that blends celebration with purpose. Together, we look forward to creating transformational investments and opportunities for Africa and its global diaspora while reinforcing Africa’s role as a pivotal partner in a thriving global economy.
The African Diaspora Investment Symposium 2025 offers a platform for thoughtful and strategic discussions about the critical approaches, innovations, and infrastructure to help Africa achieve a prosperous future.
Join us for a showcase of innovation and collaboration sparked by diaspora investment over the last decade.
Meet change-makers making an impact in their local communities.
Learn about the genesis of ADIS and our journey as we forge a new partnership to unlock philanthropic capital that amplifies the impact of local solutions thriving on the continent.
According to the World Bank, African countries spend an average of 0.45% of their GDP on research and development, compared to the global average of 1.7%.
Participants will discuss practical pathways to strengthen economic, social, and cultural ties, spotlighting the role of collective action in fostering prosperity.
How do we drive financial inclusion while ensuring a secure financial future? Explore strategies for creating a resilient infrastructure in cybersecurity in Africa.
Africans in the diaspora can raise awareness of policies that promote investment and economic development in Africa.
The session presents academic insights and research by esteemed scholars on the dynamics and potential of diaspora engagement in development, remittances, and investments.
Explore the vision, structure, and opportunities of the Fund, a collaborative initiative aimed at channeling philanthropic capital into high-impact social entrepreneurs across Africa.
The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) agreement creates the largest free trade area in the world, with the potential to lift 30 million people out of extreme poverty by 2035.
Africa is home to a burgeoning market in sports, fashion, music, and entertainment, with significant opportunities for investment and growth.
In 2023, the United States closed 547 new two-way trade and investment deals with African countries valued at an estimated $14.2 billion.
The tenth anniversary of the African Diaspora Investment Symposium concludes with a grand celebration honoring African excellence, heritage, and culture.
