Sustainable Development in Africa Conference
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Sustainable Development in Africa Conference

Join us for a day of engaging with experts on decolonization, agency, and power on the African continent.

By Josef Korbel School of International Studies

Date and time

Friday, May 24 · 8am - 7pm MDT

Location

Maglione Hall, Sié Complex

2201 S Gaylord St Denver, CO 80210

Agenda

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

Registration and Breakfast

Join us for the opening drumming performance and a light breakfast

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Opening remarks and Keynote Address

Dean Meyer will provide the welcome address followed by opening remarks by Provost Clark and Dr. Kabandula. H.E Chibamba Kanyama, Zambia’s Ambassador to United States, will provide the keynote addre...

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Panel 1: Imminent Issues surrounding Peace, Security, and U.S Foreign Policy

A panel of experts discussing topics ranging from conflict in the Sahel to the US impact on African security.

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Student Panel

Students will present their papers and answer questions on a panel

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Key note address and Lunch break

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Panel 2: Neocolonialism & Decolonization

A panel of experts discussing the impacts of increasing external forces on the African continent and strategies for mitigating the effects of neocolonialism.

2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Student Panel 2

Students will present their papers followed by a panel for questions. Award ceremony of the winners of the call for papers competition.

3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Panel 3: Innovation and Excellence

A panel of experts discussion technologies in agriculture, sustainable development, and more.

4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Panel 4: Brain Drain & African Diaspora

A panel of experts addressing the root causes of brain drain in the African continent as well as the role of the diaspora in sustainable development.

5:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Africa Day Celebration

Music, food, and dance in celebration of the founding of the Organization of African Unity. Note: this portion of the event will be held in Sie 1020 (the Forum). You may attend the celebration withou...

About this event

  • 11 hours

Enjoy a day full of learning, delicious food, and lively entertainment. From experts in the field to burgeoning student academics, decolonization, agency, and power on the African continent will be centered in our discussions.

Free parking is available in Lot 304.

Please indicate if you plan to join us for the conference and/or the Africa Day Celebration held at the end of the event.

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Josef Korbel School of International Studies