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8 Days of gaining knowledge and skills through immersive experiences powered by valuable business connections and thought provoking conversations.
Dear Sponsors & Partners:
Thank you for visiting our website, the Global Leadership Africa Summit aims to gather professional leaders, entrepreneurs, corporate executives, business owners and change-makers of diverse backgrounds to celebrate and amplify diversity and inclusion in business at our annual conference.
Your participation will help us secure speakers and talents, provide learning opportunities and connections, promote our regions and provide scholarship opportunities with a focus on STEM.
Marco Kpeglo LeRoc
Creator & Director, Global Leadership Africa Summit & Awards
The Global Leadership Africa Summit is more than a conference — it brings together a diverse community of global professionals, entrepreneurs, and game-changers.This year Global Leadership Africa Summit Week is a week-long of learning, growth, inspiration, connections and celebration of our diverse communities. The summit will offer a hybrid version, giving the attendees the opportunity to attend online + in-person with lively conversations. It will also generate rich networking opportunities while providing learning opportunities in leadership, tech entrepreneurship and global affairs.
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The Global Leadership Africa Summit highlights
Experience some the memorable moments from our past gatherings. Over 800 participants from diverse professional and cultural backgrounds came from more than 15 cites to get inspired, connect, and learn.
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Whether you are a startup, small business , mid size company, organization or a corporation, our business expo will connect you with diverse groups of people, help generate sales leads, and brand exposure.
To honor sponsors, partners, and participants, we are partnering with the League of African Advancement, Inc. to provide scholarships for students of African and African descents, especially those in STEM.
WHY
OMAHA
Currently, the 42nd largest city in the United States the metropolitan area is home to over 900,000 people who welcome visitors with open arms and authentic Midwestern hospitality.
Everyone who came to Omaha helped shape its current cultural diversity, hard work ethic, and friendly demeanor.
THE 2021 GALLERY
The 2021 Global Leadership Africa Summit Gallery
WHAT ATTENDEES ARE SAYING
“ The Global Leadership Africa Summit is a critical platform in reshaping Africa’s narrative, particularly in the West. The conference provides a unique opportunity to learn, network, and connect with members of the diaspora with a shared interest in Africa. The Leadership Africa Summit is intentional about setting the stage and contributing towards Africa’s economic, social, and cultural development through dialogue and empowerment. I look forward to participating each year. ”
“ Anyone taking time to attend the Global Leadership Africa Summit will agree that it is a very positive learning experience, with programming well aimed to enhance skills and inform attendees of terrific opportunities in local, national and international business. The networking opportunities are impressive and for the City of Omaha, this event is a signature and visible attraction that highlights opportunities that have too often been overlooked. The event and regional attendance were impressive. Don't miss the next one. ”
“ Global Leadership Africa Summit was a phenomenal all encompassing conference. Bringing not only the community together with one goal of improving and empowering the continent of Africa. Boris Kodjoe’s exceptional keynote speech was not only moving but a powerful testament when action and unity can coincide together. ”
SOME OF OUR PAST SPEAKERS
Marco Kpeglo LeRoc
Author , International Speaker, Host and Creator of the Global Leadership Africa Summit
Thione Niang
International Motivational Speaker, Social Entrepreneur, and Co-Founder, Akon Lighting Africa
H. DELE DAVIES, MD, MS, MHCM
Senior Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs and Dean for Graduate Studies, University of Nebraska Medical Center
Anthony Goins
Director of the Nebraska Department of Economic Development
