The country’s #1 gathering of high-achieving young professional African leaders, entrepreneurs, and people who cherish Africa.
2018 Leadership Africa Summit Highlights
Take a look at some of the best moments of the 2018 Summit held on August 25 in Omaha, Nebraska. Over 400 participants from diverse professional and cultural backgrounds from more than 10 cities came together to get inspired, connect, and learn.
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The 2019 Leadership Africa Summit
THEME
Shifting Tides: Uplifting professional knowledge and amplifying diversity.
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Official Community Partner
With 140+ chapters and serving 8400 + youth, Teammates Mentoring's mission is to impact the world by inspiring youth to reach their full potential through mentoring.
We promise a speaker lineup of thought leaders and doers with powerful stories and teachings that inspire and inform.
Speakers Featured In
Sandra Appiah
Co - founder / CEO of Face2Face Africa, Managing Partner at Babu Global & Africa's Best Young Entrepreneur
Aaron Dworkin
MacArthur Fellow, Professor of Entrepreneurship & Leadership, Performing Artist and Author
Experience our Impact
400+
Participants
20+
Speakers
10+
Cities
“ I've accomplished so much after attending the Summit. It's a must go event.”
— Denise Khumalo
“ Fantastic experience! I am excited for next year.”
— Luper Akough
Karine Sokpoh
“ Fantastic event! One of the best Africa's conferences. ”
— Lori Spiver Baker
“ A testimony that the diaspora really cares. The event was worth it. ”
— Balkissa Mahamane
Lori Spivey
Saikou Camara
Lena Riley
Chaimaou Da-Merogo Maradi
Jeff Kofi Hokett
Deborah Dogba
“ The event was an excellent opportunity to learn from community leaders and those from around the world, establish new connections and strengthen the existing relationships. Thanks for putting this event together, Marco LeRoc and team.”
— Shonna Dorsey
Suzanne Combs Brown
“ The Leadership Africa Summit gave me an insight into African culture and warmth of its people. The passion and strong desire to give back to their communities was palpable. The stories of Thione Niang, Tayo Rockson, Sally Elatta, and many more were educational, vibrant and inspiring ”
— Dina Becirovic
Tickets prices will go up on Friday, March 1.
- Welcome Reception
- Free Parking
- Complimentary Wi-Fi
- Networking Lounge
- General Sessions
- Workshops + Panels
- Mastermind Luncheon
- Welcome Reception
- Free Parking
- Complimentary Wi-Fi
- Networking Lounge
- General Sessions
- Workshops + Panels
- Mastermind Luncheon
- Reserved Seating
- Awards Ceremony
- Gala Ceremony
- →Cocktail
- →Dinner
- →Entertainment
- Welcome Reception
- Free Parking
- Complimentary Wi-Fi
- Networking Lounge
- General Sessions
- Workshops + Panels
- Mastermind Luncheon
- Welcome Reception
- Free Parking
- Complimentary Wi-Fi
- Networking Lounge
- General Sessions
- Workshops + Panels
- Mastermind Luncheon
- VIP Seating
- Awards Ceremony
- Gala Ceremony
- →Cocktail
- →Dinner
- →Entertainment
By registering and attending the Summit, you consent and give us the permission to use your image/picture/ video/ recording audio.
Note: General ticket holders and non-summit attendees can purchase the Gala + Award Ceremony ticket for $75 when available for sale here.
Note: General ticket holders and non-summit attendees can purchase the Gala + Award Ceremony ticket for $75 when available for sale here.
We are honored to benefit the League for African Advancement and offer scholarships to Omaha Public School high school seniors of African and African – descent to attend college or technical school.
Some of The Past Speakers
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