Afro Future Summit (Awards Gala)

Please note that this is an invite only program.

Spaces open to the public are limited. Apply now for access and final selections will be announced prior to the program. Please note that VIP registrations is apart of a full package that provides VIP seating at the awards gala and access to the Afro Future Summit later this year.

Afro Future Summit is pleased to announce the VIP Awards Gala that will take place during Black History Month on February 23, 2023 in partnership with Forbes Magazine. This invite only program will feature 150 guests, including Fortune 500 Corporate CEOs, venture capitalists, media anchors, entrepreneurs, celebrity guests and more.

Agenda

• 6:00pm - 6:30pm Welcome Networking
• 6:30pm - 6:45pm Opening Keynote - Christine Ntim, CEO GSE/Afro Future Founder
• 6:45pm - 7:00pm Program Partner Welcome - Forbes Impact Lab w/ Seth Cohen- Head of Communities at Forbes Magazine
• 7:00pm- 7:30pm Panel Session “For(bes) The Culture "The Power of Afro Future Icons- a New Look at the Role of Black Influencers in a New Age Society".
• Moderator- Jabari Young, Forbes Senior Editor
• Speaker- Dr. Lisa Coleman- Chief Diversity Officer at New York University
• Speaker- Akwasi Awua Ababio- Director of Diaspora Affairs, Office of the President of Ghana
• Speaker- Priscilla Kwak - Vice President and Chief of Staff, Partnerships at New York City Economic Development Corporation
• 7:30pm - 8:00pm Awards Ceremony Presentation
• 8:00pm - 8:15pm Spotlight Keynote
• 8:15pm - 8:30pm Closing Keynote w/ Einstein Ntim- Chair at GSE
• 8:30pm - 9:30pm Networking & Close

Feature Speakers Include

• Akwasi Awua Ababio- Director of Diaspora Affairs, Office of the President of Ghana
• New York State Senator Kevin S. Parker
• Christine Ntim- CEO Global Startup Ecosystem (GSE), Chair Afro Future Summit
• Dr. Lisa Coleman- Chief Diversity Officer at New York University
• Einstein Ntim- Chair at Global Startup Ecosystem (GSE), Diaspora Engagement at Office of the President of Ghana
• Seth Cohen- Head of Communities at Forbes Magazine
• Ayisha Mendez- Community Manager, For(bes) the Culture
• Jabari Young, Forbes Senior Editor at Forbes Magazine

Featured Awardees

• Akwasi Awua Ababio- Director of Diaspora Affairs, Office of the President of Ghana
• Dr. Claire A. Nelson, Forbes 50 Female Futurist, Chief Ideation Leader The Futures Forum
• Caroline Wanga, CEO Essence Ventures