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SUMMARY:National Conference 2026 - Washington DC
DESCRIPTION: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. \nConference Webpage: nationalafsa.org/national-conference \nVENUE: John Hopkins University \nDRAFT Agenda: (To be released) \nRegister: nationalconf.eventbrite.com \n  \nOffline Registration for Financial Support Letter:  https://forms.gle/ujmTqkmEnvqr34z37 \n \n  \nAbout National African Student Association\, Inc.(www.nationalafsa.org): \nSince inception\, NAfSA has represented a growing coalition of African student groups at 60+ university campuses across the USA representing over 4000 members. These are composed of international African youth and first-generation Americans with African descent parents. By uniting\, NAfSA members can be empowered to become leaders for the progress of the African continent and their communities. The opportunities and resources NAfSA works to provide will ensure they excel either socially\, culturally\, academically\, and/or professionally. We pride ourselves with how intentional we are in our events and initiatives\, where we focus on 5 core tenets: chapter development\, career development\, cultural awareness\, transition assistance\, and community service. \nThe National African Student Association (NAfSA) is a 501(c)(3) (EIN: 82-2181428) non-profit association.
URL:https://nationalafsa.org/event/conference-2026/
LOCATION:Washington\, DC\, DC\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conference
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SUMMARY:External: MIT Sloan Africa Innovate Conference
DESCRIPTION:This is an MIT Sloan student-led event. \n\n\n\n\nThe MIT Africa Innovate Conference (AIC) returns for its 15th anniversary edition. This year’s theme\, “African Intelligence : Building Systems for Shared Prosperity” explores how African ingenuity\, institutional wisdom\, and systems thinking converge to create scalable solutions for continental prosperity. We examine the intersection of policy\, capital\, and innovation to build the infrastructure that will power Africa’s next economic leap. \nThis year\, we are elevating the experience through exhibitions from African innovators across the MIT School of Engineering\, fireside chats and panels highlighting business and technology advances happening on the continent\, a 24-hour hackathon focused on solving real African challenges\, and a celebration of African culture\, all within a dynamic 48-hour space. \nJoin us at MIT for curated programming that bridges technology\, entrepreneurship\, Capital\, and African creativity. \n\nLearn More: https://mit-africa.com
URL:https://nationalafsa.org/event/external-26mit-aic/
LOCATION:External
CATEGORIES:Conference
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250221
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250223
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SUMMARY:National Conference 2025 - ATL
DESCRIPTION:The theme of this year’s conference\, “Charting the Course: Youth at the Helm of Africa’s Future\,” emphasizes that young Africans should not only seek a seat at the table but lead the conversations shaping Africa’s future! \nConference Webpage: nationalafsa.org/national-conference \nVENUE: Crowne Plaza Atlanta Midtown \n590 West Peachtree Street NW\, Atlanta\, GA 30308 \nDRAFT Agenda: nationalafsa.org/agenda25 \nRegister: nationalconf.eventbrite.com \n  \nOffline Registration for Financial Support Letter:  https://forms.gle/ujmTqkmEnvqr34z37 \n \n  \nAbout National African Student Association\, Inc.(www.nationalafsa.org): \nSince inception\, NAfSA has represented a growing coalition of African student groups at 60+ university campuses across the USA representing over 4000 members. These are composed of international African youth and first-generation Americans with African descent parents. By uniting\, NAfSA members can be empowered to become leaders for the progress of the African continent and their communities. The opportunities and resources NAfSA works to provide will ensure they excel either socially\, culturally\, academically\, and/or professionally. We pride ourselves with how intentional we are in our events and initiatives\, where we focus on 5 core tenets: chapter development\, career development\, cultural awareness\, transition assistance\, and community service. \nThe National African Student Association (NAfSA) is a 501(c)(3) (EIN: 82-2181428) non-profit association.
URL:https://nationalafsa.org/event/nat-conf-25/
LOCATION:Crowne Plaza Midtwon\, 590 West Peachtree Street NW\, Atlanta\, GA\, 30308\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conference
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SUMMARY:Official Launch of Africa's Youth Voices
DESCRIPTION:Register: https://forms.office.com/e/VUzvAtSx06 \n \nGreetings from OSAA.\n\nWe are pleased to invite you to participate in an event launching Africa’s Youth Voices (AYV)\, a youth network coordinated by the United Nations Office of the Special Adviser on Africa (OSAA). Under the theme of “Building Tomorrow’s Leaders Today: Fostering Youth’s Ownership for Africa’s Future-Ready Leadership”\, this event will be held on 15 April 2024\, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. (New York local time) and will take place in a hybrid format at the United Nations Headquarters in New York and online. \n\nThe establishment of this AYV network outlines OSAA’s dedication to advancing Africa’s interests and priorities on the global stage\, in line with the call of the Secretary-General to implement “multilateral solutions for a better tomorrow” and his leadership in organizing the “Summit of the Future.”\nRecognizing the immense potential and invaluable perspectives of young Africans in accelerating the continent’s sustainable development towards the achievement of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and the African Union’s Agenda 2063\, OSAA aims to establish AYV as a global network to provide young Africans with access to a multilateral stage\, amplifying their voices and bringing their expertise and knowledge of the African context at the centre of international policymaking.\n\nFor your reference\, please find enclosed the concept note for the launch event. Kindly share this invitation widely within your network.\n\nPlease note OSAA is not able to provide financial assistance for attendance at this time due to financial constraints.\n\nRegister for online participation: https://forms.office.com/e/VUzvAtSx06
URL:https://nationalafsa.org/event/official-launch-of-africas-youth-voices/
LOCATION:UN HQ\, 405 E 42nd St\, New York\, NY\, 10017\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conference
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SUMMARY:Conscious Leadership Retreat - Nov 10th - Nov 12th
DESCRIPTION:Register: https://forms.gle/VToBPWzAs2EL4A5g7 \nThe National African Student Association in conjunction with the Isha Institute and Africa Mbele is hosting a Conscious Leadership Retreat from Friday\, Nov 10th to Sunday\, Nov 12th\, 2023 at the Isha Institute of inner-Sciences (III) – 951 Isha Lane\, McMinnville\, TN 37110. \n\nWhy?\nOne of main factors causing various challenges we see or hear in many African nations is due to the lack of sound leadership. We must thus ensure as we build our diaspora movement as we are developing ourselves into conscious leaders (Authentic\, Empathic and Purposed)\n\nObjectives of the Conscious Leadership Retreat\n\n\nWelcome 50 African diaspora US college students to the Isha Institute for a conscious leadership retreat\nInvite the students\, who are high potential future leaders\, to experience a consecrated space\, meet Sadhguru\, and learn tools that they can take back and share with their fellow students (e.g. Upa Yoga training)\n\n\n\nWhat to expect\nSadhguru will be on the III campus during this time and attendees will have an opportunity to learn and engage with him about various topics.\n\nAttendees will be exposed to Surya Kriya process which they will learn as part of their empowerment tools\, and leadership sessions that will be conducted during their stay. There will also be an exclusive session with Sadhuguru to interact and ask questions that may be relevant to your personal development.\n\n\n\n\nMore details including on travel and accommodation on this Registration Form 
URL:https://nationalafsa.org/event/retreat23/
LOCATION:Isha Institute of Inner-Sciences\, 951 Isha Lane\, McMinnville\, TN\, 37110\, United States
CATEGORIES:Retreat
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SUMMARY:NAfSA National Conference @ NYU - Aug 31-Sept 3rd\, 2023
DESCRIPTION:National African Student Association\, Inc (NAfSA) National Conference in New York\, New York. (In collaboration with Africa Mbele\, NYU Office of Global Inclusion\, Diversity\, and Strategic Innovation\, and NYU Africa House)\n\nLINK TO LATEST INFO\n\nTHEME: AMPLIFYING IMPACT THROUGH UNITY \nRegistration: $50 Early Bird (50% discount) while stocks last\, $100 thereafter \nRegister: nationalconf.eventbrite.com \nView Schedule \nHotel Booking: Paramount Hotel Times Square (Booking Deadline Aug 14th) \n\n\n\nAbout the National Conference in New York\, NY \nFrom August 31st to September 3rd\, 2023\, the National African Student Association\, Inc (NAfSA) will be hosting about 400 members at New York University\, NY for our National Conference. This is in collaboration with Africa Mbele and NYU departments. \nThe conference will include Panel discussions\, workshops\, career opportunities and more with influential policy makers and leaders from governmental\, nonprofit and business organizations invited. The theme of this conference is “Amplifying Impact Through Unity.” We shall be continuing our discussions from our Leadership Conference in Washington DC held in April. The discussions focused on how the African diaspora youth can activate their voice to impact positive development of African Nations\, with specific focus on ending corruption that affects all facets of our economy\, our culture and our society. \nThe National African Student Association and Africa Mbele are partnering to hold this conference to empower students and other youth by creating opportunities and equipping them with the tools necessary for them to become forces of change. We will continue to emphasize that regardless of their location or age\, as a united force they have the power to make an impact they want to see. The conference participants will gain from the workshops\, breakout sessions\, career opportunities\, and networking activities we have planned for that weekend. In addition to this conference\, the NAfSA and Africa Mbele will continue utilizing various programs throughout the year to continue driving towards making an impact. \n \nWhat Do I get with Registration: \n\nFriday and Saturday Lunch\nDiscounted Hotel Rates\nAnnual Membership\nAccess to exclusive activities\nMore goodies to come\n\nPartner Hotels: Paramount Hotel Times Square \nRegister: nationalconf.eventbrite.com \nOffline Registration: https://forms.gle/k37uAyYpu3i7icWZ6 \n\n  \nAbout National African Student Association\, Inc.(www.nationalafsa.org): \nSince inception\, NAfSA has represented a growing coalition of African student groups at 60+ university campuses across the USA representing over 4000 members. These are composed of international African youth and first-generation Americans with African descent parents. By uniting\, NAfSA members can be empowered to become leaders for the progress of the African continent and their communities. The opportunities and resources NAfSA works to provide will ensure they excel either socially\, culturally\, academically\, and/or professionally. We pride ourselves with how intentional we are in our events and initiatives\, where we focus on 5 core tenets: chapter development\, career development\, cultural awareness\, transition assistance\, and community service. \nThe National African Student Association (NAfSA) is a 501(c)(3) (EIN: 82-2181428) non-profit association. \n \n\nAbout NYU Office of Global Inclusion\, Diversity\, and Strategic Innovation (NYU OGI) (www.nyu.edu/globalinclusion): \nNYU’s commitment to building and strengthening a university-wide culture of global inclusion\, diversity\, belonging\, equity\, and access (GIDBEA) led to the creation of the Office of Global Inclusion\, Diversity\, and Strategic Innovation (OGI). As part of the Office of the President\, the Office of Global Inclusion provides expert consultation\, resources\, and innovative strategies to help guide the University—and its uniquely global and diverse student\, faculty\, staff\, administration\, and alumni communities—toward a more inclusive future. \n \n\n\n\nAbout Africa Mbele (www.africambele.org) : \nAfrica Mbele is an organization that is working to identify and create pathways for global asset recovery and to end safe havens for stolen assets and resources obtained by kleptocrats and criminals. This is through private-public partnerships\, research\, resource mobilization\, social oversight\, advocacy\, and justice. \n \n\n 
URL:https://nationalafsa.org/event/nat-conf-23/
LOCATION:New York University\, 40 West 4th Street\, New York\, NY\, 10012\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conference
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230626T210000
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SUMMARY:NAFSA Info + Conference
DESCRIPTION:Join us Monday June 26th @ 8pm EST as we discuss NAFSA and our upcoming National Conference as well as answer any questions you may have \nNAFSA INFO Session\nMonday\, Jun 26 · 8–9 PM ET\nGoogle Meet joining info\nVideo call link: https://meet.google.com/tgx-dsfz-dkf \nOr dial: +1 720-644-1333 PIN: 548933664\nMore phone numbers: https://tel.meet/tgx-dsfz-dkf?pin=7527713734834 \nContact us for more details (info@nationalafsa.org) \nError: Contact form not found.
URL:https://nationalafsa.org/event/nafsa-info-session-0623/
LOCATION:Google Meets
CATEGORIES:Conference,Interest Meeting
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SUMMARY:Leadership Conference in Collaboration with Africa Mbele - April 13th\, 2023
DESCRIPTION:Click to register: Leadership Conference Registration Form \nFrom April 13th to 15th 2023\, the National African Student Association\, Inc (NAFSA) and Africa Mbele will collaborate to hold a Leadership Annual Conference in Washington DC. We would like to invite you to attend or be a proud sponsor for our joint conference and our initiatives. We are expecting to host over 150 student leaders and individuals at the conference which will include workshops and keynote addresses with support from various partners.  \nThe theme of this conference is “Impact Through Unity; the Power of One as Many.” The main topic we will cover is ending corruption that affects all facets of our economy\, our culture and our society. \nAfrica Mbele and the National African Student Association is holding this conference to empower students and other youth by creating opportunities and equipping them with the tools necessary for them to become forces of change. We hope to emphasize that regardless of their location or age\, as a united force they have the power to make an impact they want to see. The conference participants will gain from the workshops\, breakout sessions\, career opportunities\, and networking activities we have planned for that weekend. In addition to this conference\, the NAFSA and Africa Mbele will continue utilizing various programs throughout the year including a National Conference open to all members in the Fall. \nThe conference events be hosted at various locations including John F Kennedy Center\, Oxfam HQ\, CARE USA HQ among others. \nLeadership Conference Registration Form \nwww.NationalAFSA.org         |         www.AfricaMbele.org \n \n  \nClick to register:  \nLeadership Conference Registration Form
URL:https://nationalafsa.org/event/apr23-conf/
LOCATION:Washington\, DC\, DC\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conference
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