October 15 - 22, 2022, Nebraska, USA
The Global Leadership Summit Week is a week - long of learning, growth, inspiration, connections and celebration of our diverse communities with an opening ceremony, sessions on topics from economic inclusion to mental health to technology entrepreneurship with keynote speakers, business expos, performances and a gala & award ceremony.
TENTATIVE AGENDA & GENERAL TOPICS
Cocktail & business connections
Saturday, October 15
Join us in Lincoln, Nebraska for cocktail and business connections! Attendees will enjoy this time to network and connect with other entrepreneurs and professionals while generating business leads.
Candidate Forums
Monday, October 17
We’ll be holding candidate forums for people to meet their Nebraska representatives running for office. Take advantage of this opportunity to learn about Congressional, gubernatorial, and local candidates while participating in civic engagement for blacks and minorities!
Don Bacon
U.S. Congressman for Nebraska's 2nd congressional district
Carol Blood
Candidate for Nebraska Governor and Nebraska State Senator
Tony Vargas
Candidate for US Congress and Nebraska State Senator
Maxwell Morgan
Vice Chair, Omaha City Charter
Lina Traslaviña Stover, Ph.D.
Executive Director, Heartland Workers Center
Immigration & Policy
Tuesday, October 18
Join us for a discussion on family, criminal, and employment law. The workshop will focus on how these three areas of the law affect our personal and professional lives. Attendees will also learn about how the law can help strengthen families, bolster workplace relationships, and uphold the safety of our communities.
Fafa Assignon
Attorney at Law, Assignon & Reveiz Law Firm
Chinedu Igbokwe
Managing Partner & Litigator, Banwo & Igbokwe Law Firm
Allison Heimes
Attorney, Brown Immigration Law P.C. L.L.O.
Lina Traslaviña Stover, Ph.D.
Executive Director, Heartland Workers Center
Yuridia Carolina Igbokwe
Founder & CEO, Lincua Academy
Bassel El-Kasaby
Founder of Kasaby Law and Attorney
Breaking the silence on mental health
Wednesday, October 19
We’re breaking the silence on mental health! Learn about how to decrease the stigma of mental illness, particularly in black communities. Participants will learn how to better advocate for mental health and engage with resources that provide support. Attendees will also learn about mental health trends relating to the workplace, COVID-19, and current events.
Larry Duncan, LIMHP, LPC, LADC
Senior Director, Behavioral Health Services, Charles Drew Health Services
Latoya-Maureen
Mental Health Advocate
Dr. Alger M. Studstill, Jr.
Deputy Director of Protection & Safety, Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services
Innovation & Entrepreneurship
Thursday, October 20
Innovation and entrepreneurship are the backbone of economic development. Don’t miss our panel on tech entrepreneurship, AgTech, FinTech, and health tech! Entrepreneurs will learn how to use social media to scale their business and build a leadership structure. In addition, the workshop will cover how to use traditional and nontraditional methods to fund a business and win government contracts.
Morin Oluwole
Director-Global Head of Luxury at Meta
Lisa Buyer
PR Disruptor, Author, Creator & Collaborator
Troy Long
VP Hardware Product, Prospera Technologies, A Valmont Company
Brice Akoly Dogbeh, MBA
Founder & CEO of Yalent Academy
Tiffany Gamble
Founder, Emerging Ladies Academy
Chinedu Igbokwe
Managing Partner & Litigator, Banwo & Igbokwe Law Firm
Tony Veland
Director of Community Engagement, AIM Institute
Nicka Johnson
CEO, Budget to Success
Lena Riley
Legal Content Policy Manager, LinkedIn
Summit + Business Expo/ Career Fair
Emma Lohoues
TV Personality & Entrepreneur
Rotimi
Actor, Artist & Philantropist
Richard Mofe Damijo
Actor & Entrepreneur
Cherie Aimee
World Renowned Near-Death Survivor, Heart Transplant Recipient, And Ambassador, New York-Presbyterian Hospital
Pete Ricketts
Governor of Nebraska
Veta Jeffery
President & CEO, Greater Omaha Chamber
Marco Kpeglo LeRoc
Creator, Global Leadership Africa Summit &
South Innovation Symposium ; Author; International Speaker
Gala & Awards Ceremony
Saturday, October 22
Join us at the Global Leadership Africa Summit Awards as we recognize change- makers who inspire and contribute to improving the personal and professional lives of African and African-descents.
Emmanuel Sheyi Adebayor
International Soccer Player/ Golden Ball Recipient
