5 Days to enjoy genuine African hospitality
The 2024 Theme
In line with the African Union theme of the year 2024, the theme of Africa Celebrates 2024 is Educate an African fit for the 21st century: Building resilient awareness systems through African Arts, Culture, Heritage, Technology and Business for the integration and prosperity of Africans.
Objectives of Diaspora Africa Konnect at Africa Celebrates 2024
- To celebrate Africa’s unity in diversity by encouraging economic, social and political integration of Africa through promoting intra-Africa’s rich art, culture, heritage, trade, investment, science and technology transfers which can be explored as a catalyst for realizing a prosperous Africa.
- To encourage Africans and the rest of the world to patronize made in Africa by eating African food, wearing African clothes, watching African films, appreciating African arts, crafts, music, dance and other African products and services.
- And to promote intra and inter African trade, investment and tourism with the goal of supporting and empowering women and youths in creating wealth.
Target Audience
All African Union member states: African Embassies in Addis Ababa, Ministries of Foreign Affairs, Art, Culture, Tourism, Trade, Investment, Infrastructure, Innovation & Technology, Film commissions or corporations, Tourism Boards, Copyright Commissions, Export Promotion Councils/Commissions, Chambers of Commerce & Industry, International Organizations, Continental & International Development Partners, RECs, Chefs, Dance Troupes, Music Artists, Music Producers/Directors, Actors, streaming platforms, Painters, Young Innovators, Captains of Industry, Fashion designers and entrepreneurs, SMEs, Tourists, African and International business people etc
For Our Guests:
We are anxiously waiting in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to welcome you to the real African hospitality at Africa Celebrates 2023. It will be a special experience from the moment you get off the plane. It will all be magical and memorable encounters every day for all our August guests.
For all Participating African Countries:
You will be expected to put your best foot forward by using the Africa Celebrates platform to showcase your well-known entertainers, innovators, fashion designers, chefs, artists, films and entrepreneurs to the global audience while doing business in the process. It will also give you the platform to market your touristic and business opportunities while exhibiting products made in your countries
For Africans in the Diapora:
This is a welcome back home call for business and pleasure for our brothers and sisters outside Africa. Africa Celebrates gives you the opportunity to connect back to your roots. While experiencing our rich and diversified cultures, it will at the same time give you the platform to explore various business opportunities with business players who will be attending the business forums from across Africa. Heed the call back to the motherland.
What to Expect
The five-day event is packed with activities designed to inspire, educate, and empower. Here’s a glimpse of what attendees can look forward to:
- Panel Discussions: Renowned experts and thought leaders will engage in stimulating discussions on topics ranging from AFCFTA implementation to the role of art and culture in African identity.
- Cultural Showcases: Africa’s rich and diverse cultural heritage will take center stage. Expect vibrant performances, exhibitions, and displays of traditional and contemporary art.
- Technology Expo: Explore the latest innovations in African tech. Discover how technology is reshaping industries and creating new opportunities.
- Business Forums: Dive into the world of entrepreneurship and investment. Learn about business opportunities and strategies for success in Africa.
- Networking: Connect with like-minded individuals, entrepreneurs, investors, and professionals passionate about Africa’s development.
Africans In The Diaspora
One of the major goals of Africa Celebrates is to celebrate Africa’s unity in diversity through integration. It is a platform for Africans in the diaspora to integrate and reconnect with Africa. Africa Celebrates is an open invitation back to the motherland.
How to Get Involved
Are you excited about the prospects of African integration? Do you want to be part of a movement that is shaping the future of the continent? Here’s how you can get involved:
- Attend the Event: Join us in Addis Ababa from October 6th to 10th, 2024, and be part of this historic event. Registration details can be found on the event website.
- Become a Sponsor: Showcase your organization’s commitment to Africa’s development by becoming a sponsor. Contact us for partnership opportunities.
- Spread the Word: Share this event with your network. Let your friends, colleagues, and connections know about this unique opportunity to engage with Africa’s future.
