African Economic Development Solutions (AEDS) hosts the National African Leadership Conference
August 1 & 2, 2024 | In-person & Online
August 3rd | Bus Tour of African Culture & Leadership
The African Economic Development Solutions invites you and your institution to support and participate in Lifting As We Climb: Unleashing the Potential of African Leaders. The 2023 Virtual National African Leadership Conference was a tremendous success, with African leaders from across Minnesota and the country going to their allies in critical discussions on issues of most concern and opportunities for African communities. Back by popular demand, we are excited to produce this 2024 National African Leadership Conference.
CONFERENCE HIGHLIGHTS
OUTSTANDING SPEAKERS
Join Allies
African leaders from across Minnesota and the country join in critical discussions on issues of most concern and opportunities for African communities. For 2022, our keynote speakers were Professor PLO Lumumba and Dr. Verna Price. Join us in 2024, as we host our Conference virtually and in persons on August 1st & 2nd in the Minneapolis-St. Paul, MN. Learn more by visiting our Conference Website.
BREAK-OUT SESSIONS
Explore Vital Subjects
African Economic Development Solutions invites leaders in critical fields to explore and discuss vital topics. At the conference, we offer many issues for attendees to explore: women & youth, small business, civic engagement, and financing. We break topics into sub-categories - women in leadership, early childhood education, innovation in industry, community ownership, and house & homeownership - to name a few. You can attend session on a wide variety of subjects.
AFRICAN LIFETIME LEADERSHIP AWARDS
Celebrating African Advocacy
In 2023, African Economic Development Solutions handed out the second African Lifetime Leadership Awards. The objective of the Lifetime Leadership Award is to celebrate people of distinction who have shown and continue to show exemplary community service aimed at improving the lives of African immigrants in the U.S.A. In 2024, the awards will be given at the end of the conference on August 2nd.
