Concept Planning and Strategic Scenario Building
Core Purpose and Unique Angle
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Thematic Focus
Starting in 2025, each year, the event will be curated to be centred around a compelling Africa-centric theme aligned with the UNGA agenda (e.g., AI for Development, Climate Resilience, Gender & Governance, Food Security, Creative Economy).
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Competitive Edge
This is not another “talk shop.” This Event will spotlight African-led solutions, youth, entrepreneurs, and cultural power.
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Narrative
Africa as a contributor to global progress, not just a recipient of aid.
Format & Structure
Hybrid Model: In-person in New York + livestream for global African diaspora.
Programming Design:
- High-Level Keynotes: African Presidents, Ministers, and UN leaders.
- Showcase Sessions: Startups, innovations, and case studies from across Africa.
- Action Labs: Interactive working groups to draft commitments or partnerships.
- Cultural Interludes: Music, spoken word, short film screenings — highlight African creativity.
- Annual Report Launch: Present data, progress, or an Africa Outlook publication.
- Africa Next AI Fellowship: Identify and Empower NextGen AI Creators and Innovators
Branding & Positioning
Annual Signature: A flagship launch — e.g., “Africa Innovation 100” list, or an Africa-focused policy framework.
Annual Signature: A flagship launch — e.g., “Africa Innovation 100” list, or an Africa-focused policy framework.
We seek and are working to facilitate collaboration in various facets including:
- Institutional: African Union Mission to the UN, UN agencies (UNDP, UNECA), Afreximbank.
- Corporate: Partner with African and global brands that want UNGA visibility.
- Media: Secure amplification via CNN Africa, BBC Africa, Arise, Quartz Africa, Semafor Africa.
Our Funding & Sustainability plans are focused on leveraging support from
- Corporate sponsorships from African and multinational brands.
- Foundation Support
- Ticketed premium side events (private dinners, investment roundtables).
Legacy & Continuity
- We do not intend to just end with the event every year, we will launch initiatives that live beyond UNGA which will include the Africa-UNGA Fellows Program and many more. Our hope is to make this the Davos for Africa at UNGA – anticipated, influential, and agenda-setting.
