Agenda – African Diaspora Investment Symposium 2026 (ADIS26)

Agenda

ADIS26 Kick-Off:

Wednesday, March 25

Pre-Event Workshop & Evening Welcome Reception

9:00 - 16:00

African Scientific Community Engagement (ASCE) Workshop

16:00 - 17:00

Registration & Networking

17:00 - 19:00

Welcome Reception

Day One:

Thursday, March 26

Bridging Africa & Silicon Valley | Panels & Breakout Sessions

8:00 - 8:45

Registration & Breakfast

8:30 - 8:50

Opening Performance

8:45

Opening Remarks

9:00

Opening Keynote

9:15

Morning Keynote

9:30

Panel 1: Connecting the Dots — An Annual Dialogue on Harnessing Science and Innovation to Improve Lives, Well -Being and Drive Economic Growth

10:45

Coffee Break

11:00

Panel 2: Capital for Impact: Fintech & Investment in Africa

12:15

Spotlight

12:30

Networking Lunch

13:45

Partnerships for Africa: Mobilizing Talent and Resources for Impact

14:30

Panel 3: The Future of Work is African: Developing Skills for a Global Innovation Economy

15:30

Coffee Break

15:45

Breakout Rooms

16:45

Closing Reflections

16:45

Thank You & Adjourn

17:00

Evening Reception

Day Two:

Friday, March 27

Action-Oriented Workshops & Closing

8:00

Registration & Breakfast

8:15

Opening Performance

8:30

Welcome Remarks & Day 1 Summary: Key Takeaways

8:45

Opening Keynote

9:00

Panel 4: AI for Africa’s Future: Responsible Solutions and Partnerships Across Sectors

10:00

Coffee Break

10:15

Panel 5: Policy in Action: Building Bridges through Policy & Diaspora Engagement

11:15

Storytelling: The Journey of an Entrepreneur

11:30

Co-Creation Sessions

12:30

Affinity Networking Luncheon: Connections That Matter

13:45

Co-Design Sessions

14:45

Closing Showcase & Next Steps

15:00

Closing Remarks & Reflections

15:30

Thank You & Adjourn