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Afro Future Summit is the world’s most iconic summit curating an active network of black futurists, investors, tech entrepreneurs, celebrities, politicians and business moguls. Each year the program gathers thousands of pioneers from across the USA and around the world to address and tackle challenges that affect the people of African descent.

WHERE
TBA, New York

WHEN
June 23, 2023


Home of the Afro Future Movement

Drawing thousands of the world's influencers, pioneers, creatives and more.

Afro Future Summit is the world’s most iconic summit curating an active network of black futurists, investors, tech entrepreneurs, celebrities, politicians and business moguls. Each year the program gathers thousands of pioneers from across the USA and around the world to address and tackle challenges that affect the people of african descent.


Where Will You Be?

The Afro Future Movement is here. Join your tribe!

Afro Future Summit is pleased to announce the 2023 3rd Annual (Live Edition) program powered by the Global Startup Ecosystem (GSE). The 2022 Afro Future Summit edition was hosted in New York City at Hudson Yards gathering influencers on topics centered on the metaverse. The 2021 edition was a virtual edition brining thousands online to discuss the new virtual workplace and black influencers in tech. We look forward to welcoming you to this year’s gathering!
Join heads of states, pioneers, business moguls, media influencers and cultural activists for a day of full activations during the Afro Future festival celebration.


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  • Afro Future Summit Awards Gala

    February 23, 2023 @6pm-10pm
  • Invite Only Program
  • Featuring special guests
  • Drinks and networking
  • "Afro Future" Attire
  • @Forbes on 5th
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  • Afro Future Summit Program

    TBA, 2023
  • Workshops and Engage sessions
  • Access Keynotes
  • Access to investors & mentors
  • Access to networking database
  • TBA
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  • Afro Future Summit Accelerator

    April-May 2023
  • Career in tech training
  • Exposure to Ai, Blockchain, VR, etc
  • Access 30+ Keynotes
  • Remote Internship Opportunity
  • Virtual Sessions
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Afro Future Summit - Awards Gala Special Guests

Senator Kevin S. Parker

Senator Kevin S. Parker

NY State Senate
Akwasi Awua Ababio

Akwasi Awua Ababio

Director of Diaspora Affairs, Office of the President
Seth Cohen

Seth Cohen

Head of Forbes Impact Lab & Forbes Communities
Dr. Lisa Coleman

Dr. Lisa Coleman

Inaugural Senior VP for Global Inclusion and Strategic Innovation, and Chief Diversity Officer @ New York University
Christine Ntim

Christine Ntim

CEO, Global Startup Ecosystem

Magalie D. Austin

Magalie D. Austin

Executive Deputy Commissioner, NYC Department of Design and Construction
Jabari Young

Jabari Young

Forbes Senior Editor
Caroline Wanga

Caroline Wanga

CEO, Essence Magazine
Dr. Claire A. Nelson

Dr. Claire A. Nelson

Chief Ideation Leader, The Futures Forum
Einstein Ntim

Einstein Ntim

Partner @ Africa Future Fund

Afro Future Summit Past Speakers

Dr. Lisa Coleman

Dr. Lisa Coleman

Inaugural Senior VP for Global Inclusion and Strategic Innovation, and Chief Diversity Officer @ New York University
Christine Ntim

Christine Ntim

CEO, Global Startup Ecosystem
Liz Walsh

Liz Walsh

Global Category Strategy - Tech & Telco, Spotify
Roy L. Austin, Jr

Roy L. Austin, Jr

VP for Civil Rights and Deputy General Counsel, Meta
Michael Strautmanis

Michael Strautmanis

Executive Vice President - Civic Engagement, Obama Foundation

Angela D. Henderson

Angela D. Henderson

Racial Equity Director, Ford Motor Company
Corey Anthony

Corey Anthony

Senior Vice President – Chief Diversity and Development Officer, AT&T Services, Inc
Damon Jones

Damon Jones

Chief Communications Officer @ Procter & Gamble
Raul Moas

Raul Moas

Miami Program Director @ Knight Foundation
Marlon Nichols

Marlon Nichols

Founding Managing Partner, MaC Venture

Tiffany Perkins-Munn, Ph.D.

Tiffany Perkins-Munn, Ph.D.

Global Head Of Research, Analytics & Data | Global Marketing, BlackRock
Najah Roberts

Najah Roberts

CEO and Chief Visionary Officer, Crypto Blockchain Plug
Shu Nyatta

Shu Nyatta

Managing Partner @ SoftBank
Melissa Bradley

Melissa Bradley

Co-founder, Ureeka
Michael A. Finney

Michael A. Finney

President and CEO at The Miami-Dade Beacon Council

Dantley Davis

Dantley Davis

Member and Board of Directors, Yik Yak | Product and Design Leader
Pierre Vigilance, MD, MPH

Pierre Vigilance, MD, MPH

Vice President, Population Health & Social Impact, Equideum Health
Jeanne Lim

Jeanne Lim

Co-founder and CEO, beingAI Limited
Einstein Ntim

Einstein Ntim

Partner @ Africa Future Fund
Heather Flannery

Heather Flannery

Founder & CEO, Equideum Health

Tyrona Heath

Tyrona Heath

Global Lead, The B2B Institute @LinkedIn
Alexandra Kennedy

Alexandra Kennedy

Director, Global Head of Partnership Strategy and Operations @ Twitter
Jacqueline Jones

Jacqueline Jones

Head of Strategic Partnerships - Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging @ LinkedIn
Brandon Hoffman

Brandon Hoffman

Investor at Samsung Next & Co-Head of Diverse Founders Initiative
Vanessa Lui

Vanessa Lui

Vice President, SAP.io

Michael Potts

Michael Potts

Owner, M2 Studio (XR Metaverse content agency)
Martina Welkhoff

Martina Welkhoff

Co- founder & Managing Partner, WXR Fund
Lydia Timlin-Broussard

Lydia Timlin-Broussard

Lead strategic designer, BCG Digital Ventures
DeShuna Elisa Spencer

DeShuna Elisa Spencer

Founder & CEO, KweliTV
Andrae Kirkland, CSSBB

Andrae Kirkland, CSSBB

Sr. Program Manager - Platform Health Operations, Twitter

Aubrey Tucker

Aubrey Tucker

Senior Industry Manager, Autodesk
Tonna Obaze

Tonna Obaze

Chief of Staff, Harlem Capital
Doug Jacobson

Doug Jacobson

Co-Founder at Big Rock Creative (BRCvr)
Petia Abdur-Razzaaq

Petia Abdur-Razzaaq

Digital Marketing Strategist, Google
Brianne Garrett

Brianne Garrett

Reporter/Editorial Lead @ Forbes

James Barrood

James Barrood

CEO, Innovation+
Jordan Hopson

Jordan Hopson

Lead Design Strategist, Boston Consulting Group Digital Ventures
Sean Bartley

Sean Bartley

Creator of Connect The Series | Producer,Ideas united
Kimberly	Hill

Kimberly Hill

Strategy Manager for Diversity, Equity & Inclusion team, Amazon Studios
Dawn Osbourne

Dawn Osbourne

Community Relations and Engagement @ Digital Ocean

Iynna Halilou

Iynna Halilou

Global Programs Manager @ Entrepreneurs Roundtable Accelerator
Tanarra Schneider

Tanarra Schneider

Managing Director @ Accenture
Gregory Johnson

Gregory Johnson

Managing Director @ The Rockefeller Foundation
Sydney Brunson

Sydney Brunson

Culture Lead - Enterprise Commercial, Microsoft
Leigh-Ann Buchanan

Leigh-Ann Buchanan

President and Executive Director of aīre Venture

Althea A. Harris

Althea A. Harris

U.S. Small Business Administration: South Florida District Office
Ammin Youssouf

Ammin Youssouf

Co-founder and CEO of Afrobytes
Danielle DeRuiter-Williams

Danielle DeRuiter-Williams

Head of Growth and Expansion, The Justice Collective
Elkin Alfred

Elkin Alfred

Director of Health Initiatives @ United Way of Broward County
Claire A. Nelson Ph.D

Claire A. Nelson Ph.D

Futurist, Sustainability Engineer, Social Entrepreneur, Storyteller

Busie Matsiko-Andan

Busie Matsiko-Andan

Executive Director Of Africa Future Summit and CEO, Pont Global
Alhaji Allie Bangura

Alhaji Allie Bangura

Founder and Board Member, ADAN e.V.
Gia Mattu

Gia Mattu

Founder/CEO at FalconX
Staniel Tetteh

Staniel Tetteh

Ecosystem Manager: GSE
Michael Ojo

Michael Ojo

Startup Lab Pitch Finalist | Octave Incorporations

Enki Toto

Enki Toto

Investor, Salesforce Ventures Impact Fund
Brandon Parkes

Brandon Parkes

Director at Gaingels and a Former Tech Startup Founder
Aneto Okonkwo

Aneto Okonkwo

Co-Founder & CEO at Chatdesk
Crystal Etienne

Crystal Etienne

Founder and CEO, Ruby Love
Georgie-Ann Getton

Georgie-Ann Getton

Founder & CEO, GSD Solutions

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