Embark on a journey through African folklore with storytellers Akilah Noble and Christopher Sematimba! They’ll bring ancient tales like “Najabala” and “The King of Birds” to life.
🗣️ Plus! We’re thrilled to welcome award-winning author and physicist, Femi Fadugba, for a special Q&A at the end.
Don’t miss this immersive experience connecting you with African culture! 🌍
We are pleased to invite you to participate in this knowledge production exercise where members of the National African Student Association collaborating under the umbrella of OSAA’s Africa’s Youth Voices network will present abstracts of knowledge products related to the issues addressed during the Summit of the Future. They will then leverage these resources to develop several knowledge products to inform African policymaking. Young people will provide perspectives into their research approaches while seeking the audience’s contribution.
Steering Africa's Future: Global Governance and Financing for Development
5 September, 9am - 11 am ET
We are pleased to invite you to participate in this knowledge production exercise where members of the National African Student Association collaborating under the umbrella of OSAA’s Africa’s Youth Voices network will present abstracts of knowledge products related to the issues addressed during the Summit of the Future. They will then leverage these resources to develop several knowledge products to inform African policymaking. Young people will provide perspectives into their research approaches while seeking the audience’s contribution.
Steering Africa's Future: International Peace and Security
12 September , 9am - 11 am, ET
We are pleased to invite you to participate in this knowledge production exercise where members of the National African Student Association collaborating under the umbrella of OSAA’s Africa’s Youth Voices network will present abstracts of knowledge products related to the issues addressed during the Summit of the Future. They will then leverage these resources to develop several knowledge products to inform African policymaking. Young people will provide perspectives into their research approaches while seeking the audience’s contribution.
Steering Africa's Future: Youth and Future Generations
26 September , 9am - 11 am ET
Interested in developing (into a) conscious leader(s)? Join our Mentorship Program as a mentor or mentee. Mentees will be high school or collegiate members and mentors will be collegiate and/or professional members respectively.
Info Session: Oct 2nd at 6pm ET.
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.
Through mobilizing the diaspora youth, we shall no longer be merely participants but true leaders at the table, shaping Africa’s destiny with boldness and vision.
Participants should expect to an entertaining conference where we forge stronger bonds within the movement through an exciting mix of social, cultural, and professional activities. Dive into opportunities to connect, learn, and compete in a vibrant atmosphere designed to inspire teamwork and shared growth. Together, we’ll strengthen our network and fuel the momentum for change!
NAfSA needs your help in reaching its fullest potential. If you have been positively impacted by the organization and want to volunteer, please register for our volunteer info-session March 24th at 8 PM ET / 7 PM CT.
Interested in developing (into a) conscious leader(s)? Join our Mentorship Program as a mentor or mentee. Mentees will be high school or collegiate members and mentors will be collegiate and/or professional members respectively.
Info Session: Oct 2nd at 6pm ET.
This is an MIT Sloan student-led event. The 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 […]
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.