South Africa – Africa Diaspora Investment Summit

AFRICA DIASPORA INVESTMENT SUMMIT
BRIEF AGENDA OUTLINE
South Africa – Africa Diaspora Investment Summit is set to occur from August 28 – 30 2024, at the Intercontinental Hotel Buckhead in Atlanta, Georgia. Themed ‘Unlocking Diaspora Wealth: Bridging Continents for Shared Prosperity,’ this collaborative initiative involves CyberAlliance, the Embassy of the Republic of South Africa, and the Africa Global Chamber of Commerce, alongside various public and private sector partners from the US and South Africa. This innovative event aims to spur investment in South Africa.
The summit is intricately structured to offer comprehensive insights into Southern Africa’s startup ecosystem, fostering a sense of belonging and ease among African Diasporans and Africa’s allies. The objective is to pave the way for them to combine financial resources and invest alongside Southern African companies and asset managers.
Beyond our dedication to promoting local and continental African growth and expansion into the US, our joint efforts seek to address the challenge of the “Missing Middle.” We acknowledge the crucial role Southern African asset managers play in bridging the funding gap for businesses at various stages of development, from inception to high-growth phases. Through collaboration, we aim to establish a robust ecosystem that cultivates entrepreneurship, innovation, and economic advancement across Southern Africa and beyond.
During the summit, investors and Southern African asset managers will delve into:
- Southern African Investments Outperforming the US Market
- Insights from Expert Asset Managers
- Investment Opportunities Aligned with International Trade
- Thriving Startup Ecosystems in Southern Africa
- Global Problem-Solution Fit Pitch Competitions
- Networking Opportunities for US Investors
- Distinguishing Perceived vs. Actual Investment Risks
SUMMIT
SPEAKERS

Larry Yon
CoFounder & President
CyberAlliance

Kendrall Felder
CoFounder & CEO
CyberAlliance

Dr. Olivier Kamanzi
Chairman, African Global Chamber of Commerce

Laurie Prickett
Assistant Director,
Invest Atlanta

Alphonse Kouagou

Ayanda Dlodlo
Executive Director, The World Bank Group

Enyi Kanu

Dr Robert Chiuri
Chairman Global Standards Resources & Institute

Frank D. Martin

Isaac Barnes

Dr. Kenneth Harris, PhD.
National President
The National Business League

Jimmy Ranamane
General Manager,Global Markets Brand South Africa

LauRyn A. Williams

Martin Naude

Ricardo Berrís
Atlanta Black Chambers, Global Opportunities Chair CEO, MI Group

Solomon Mekonnen

William “King” Hollis
Motivational Speaker

Bradley Jackson
Executive Director, Organization for African – U.S. Business and Cultural Linkages

Vincent Berry II

Akash Maharaj

Andrá R. Ward
Chief Growth & Cultural Transformation Officer
B-Direct

Ann McMikel
Executive Director
Shared Interest

Audrey Verhaeghe
Chief Executive Officer
Anza Capital

Groovin Nchabeleng

Hope Ditlhakanyane
Investment Principal,
54 Collective

Cristian Agudelo
United Nations Development Program Africa Fund, Timbuktoo

Neil Diamond (MBA)
President South African Chamber of Commerce in the USA, Director and SVP Global Digital ID Solutions, Digital ID INC.

Shaquana Teasley
Chief Executive Officer
Agate Solutions

Rama Montakhabi
Actress & Producer

Lorna Maseko
Celebrity Chef, Cookbook Author and Entrepreneur

Sam Sturm
Chief Portfolio Officer,
54 Collective

James Gomez
Senior Legislative Asst,
Office of Congressman Jonathan L. Jackson

Azra Fredericks

Thomas Mathis Senior

Cleola Kunene (Pre-recorded)

Dave Korinek
Founder & Chief Strategy Officer Magnetic Creative

Nicholas Mulkey (he/him)
Ecosystem and Experience Architect, Office of International & Immigrant Affairs City of Atlanta
Details
Start:August 28 @ 8:00 am
End:August 30 @ 5:00 pm
Organizers
ADI
Email: [email protected]
Venue
Intercontinental Buckhead Atlanta
3315 Peachtree Rd NEAtlanta, GA United States Phone: 404-946-9000View Venue Website