The theme of the 2026 conference, “The Diaspora Call: Cultivating a Culture of Changemakers,” will spark a movement of bold, visionary leadership among young Africans. Attendees will leave not only inspired but equipped with the knowledge, skills, and networks to become active change-makers.
Our goal is to empower attendees to:
By combining thought-provoking discussions, hands-on training, and cultural celebrations, the conference will inspire a new generation of leaders ready to take on Africa’s most pressing challenges. This is your moment to step up, connect, and be part of the change that’s already underway.
From the Southern Bantu language isiZulu comes a saying “Umuthi ugotshwa usemanzi” which translates to “a tree is bent while it is still wet”. The meaning of this proverb is that wisdom and behavioural influences are instilled when a person is still young.
If we intend to create thought leaders, action-takers, and change-makers, we need to make sure that we teach our youth and the next generation the significance of what it means to have the future in their hands while they are still young, to empower them to become the next generation of world leaders. “
– globalcitizen.org
We are devoted to cultivating a high-quality, thought provoking and engaging conference that will leave all attendees and stakeholders yearning for more in order to see a sustainable development agenda for our nations with the diaspora’s involvement.
