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Attendees of ADIS have had a chance to learn from and network with inspiring individuals trailblazing in their various fields.

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PAst Speakers

Patrick Awuah

Patrick Awuah

Founder & President, Ashesi University

Thomas Debass

Thomas Debass

Chief Partnerships Officer and Managing Director of the Office of Global Partnerships at U.S. Department of State

Ali Dialo

Ali Dialo

Managing Director at LG NOVA Prime Fund & Aurion Capital

Thelma Ekiyor

Thelma Ekiyor- Solanke

Chairperson, The Nigeria Office for Philanthropy and Impact Investing

CD Glin

C.D. Glin

President of PepsiCo Foundation

Monde Muyangwa

Dr. Monde Muyangwa

Assistant Administrator, Bureau for Africa, USAID

Dr. Martin Russell

Dr. Martin Russell

Founder, Global Diaspora Insights

Monica Shupika

Monica Shupikai Simmons

Head of Africa – ICON Tech Investment Bank

Sr. Jane Wakahiu

Sister Jane Wakahiu, LSOSF, Ph.D.,

Associate Vice President of Program Operations and Head of Catholic Sisters Initiative

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Attendees

410+

Speakers and Industry Leaders

100+

Countries

15,000 +

Network

68+

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The Venue

  • May 28 -30, 2025
  • George Washington University
  • Washington, D.C. USA

About ADIS

  • The African Diaspora Investment Symposium (ADIS) is an annual conference in Silicon Valley and Washington DC that celebrates and fosters the entrepreneurial and innovative spirit of Africans in the Diaspora and friends of Africa. The Symposium offers an opportunity to dive deep into some of the hottest investment and development trends on the continent.

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