Canada International African Diaspora Summit,

About the event

LEAD Conferences - in partnership with the AU, AU6RC, Global Affairs Canada, United Nations and World Bank – is organizing for the first time an International African Diaspora Summit, in Toronto, Canada, from October 11-13, 2019. This 3-Day Summit will be dedicated to Youth and Women’s leadership, empowerment and economic development in the Global African Diaspora. From panels, workshops, networking, trade shows, gala and job fairs, everything will be geared towards the economic development of Black people and all the people of African decent.

This event is part of the LEAD Africa campaign : a youth and women’s leadership, empowerment and economic development campaign promoting the “1+1 million by 2021” initiative, organized and presented by the African Union (AU) and African Union Sixth Region Canada & The Americas (AU6RC).

Why should you sponsor?

- Expose your brand to our high profile international guests (dignitaries, Head of States, international investors, UN delegation)

- Generate brand awareness through logo placements (online and offline)

- Showcase your products and services directly to the 3,500+ participants expected over the course of the 3 days

-  Build your network with African diaspora businesses

- Get media exposure on local TV and radio stations

-  Generate leads and acquire new clients

- Participate in a groundbreaking event in North America and be part of a change

Patricia Assabe

LEAD Conferences Canada is an avenue for LEAD Campaigns. A leadership and empowerment conference facilitator in North America, working in conjunction with African Union 6th Region Canada and the Americas (AU6RC) to educate and empower youths and women starting in Africa and Diaspora, promoting the “1+1 million by 2021 initiative”

LEAD Africa is a Youth and Women’s Leadership Empowerment and Economic Development Campaign designed to mobilize and engage the global African diaspora, to unite as one voice for the "the Africa we all want". LEAD Africa, through a national and international campaign is envisioned to create awareness of the African Union (AU), and its strategic initiatives, to promote intergenerational dialogues between young people and leaders, promote and connect African diaspora organizations with those in the continent and to engage African youth in the diaspora, women of African descent, the African Diplomatic Corps, policymakers, governments, International CSOs, grassroots organizations, academia and civil society who have an interest in the development in Africa.

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