The only gathering of policymakers, global CEOs, investors, bankers, industry experts, entrepreneurs and innovators.
BUILDING FOR THE FUTURE
The Awakening African Diaspora & Youth Leaders Conference is a dynamic and transformative event that seeks to foster a robust and mutually beneficial relationship between the United States and Africa. This conference is a platform for young adults, entrepreneurs, and leaders from both continents to come together, share ideas, and collaboratively work towards building a brighter future.
Past Speakers & Panelists
SE Hilda S. Mafudze
Ambassadrice de l'Union africaine aux États-Unis
Jhon B. Muns
Mayor of Plano, Texas
Joseph E. Lopez
Founder of Youth Education and Sports Development / United Nations
Kelle Marsalis, CCE, IOM
President & CEO Plano Chamber of Commerce
Honorable Ana Paula
Consul General of Angola in Houston, Texas
H.E. Modeste Mutinga M.
Minister of Social Affairs Humanitarian Actions and National Solidarity / DRC
Herbert Austin
Directeur de district pour la Small Business Administration des États-Unis (SBA)
Chido Mpemba
African Union Chairperson’s Special Envoy on Youth
Richard Mofe
Actor / Producer
Naveed Nabi
Loan Originator One Click Commercial Funding
Emma Lohoues
Celebrity TV presenter
Jessica C. Thompson
International Trade Specialist U.S. Commercial Service, Dallas-Fort Worth
Vindra Aduara
President of Hallmark International Youth Club
Lubbock Smith
Vice President / Director of Community Development & Outreach Vista Bank
Damita Williams
Chief Nursing Officer / Medical City Plano
Ade Omere
Global Program Management Microsoft
Prof Marcus Ambe
Professor of Supply Chain Management at the University of South Africa UNISA
Naomie Cilumba
Serial Entrepreneur
Misha Dameron
CEO/ Dameron Consulting Goup
Dr. Luka Powanga
Professor-Regis University, Executive Director-Energy Africa Conference, and Managing Partner- TPL
Nasibu Sareva
CEO/ African Development center
Elvis Ngyia
President of IOAN International Organizations Of African Nurses
Hussain Abdullah
HA Homes Founder/Author
Coach Jeanine
Founder & CEO / With You Solutions
Wantoe Teah Wantoe
Executive Director of the Center for African Policy
Rasheeda Abubakar
CEO of Rashida Foundation
Regina H. Onyeibe
Senior Coordinator Small Business Initiatives Small Business Center
Dr. Folahan P. Olishile
President and CEO PSYNC GROUP
Dr. Aurelie Measseu-Allegra
Vice-President, PSYNC GROUP Founder & President, Africa Diaspora United
VR Small
Founder/CEO , Veteran Women’s Enterprise Center
Kamesha “Kay” West
Vice President | Market Manager TruFund Financial Services, Inc.
Yollande Kadesi-Kayembe
Realtor at Remax
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