HACSA Sankofa Virtual Summit 2021 to explore ‘Bridging The Gap: Geographic, Linguistic, Cultural’

The Heritage and Cultural Society of Africa Foundation (HACSA Foundation) is excited to announce the HACSA Sankofa Virtual Summit 2021, taking place virtually from 3rd to 5th July, 2021. The theme of the Summit is ‘Bridging The Gap: Geographic, Linguistic, Cultural.’ HACSA is committed to linking Africa enthusiasts and peoples of African descent in the diaspora with the continent and the HACSA Summit is their annual flagship event.

This year the Summit will take place on Airmeet, an exciting new innovative and interactive, virtual conferencing platform. The HACSA Foundation is a non-profit, NGO and CSO founded by Ambassador Johanna Svanikier, former Ambassador of Ghana to France, Portugal, UNESCO and La Francophonie. It is registered in Ghana with branches in the USA and the Caribbean. The HACSA Sankofa Network is growing its membership rapidly around the world with the objective of supporting programs and projects which help to bring an end to prejudice and systemic racism, through advocacy, education, innovation and collaboration.

The Summit provides a unique opportunity for networking with the global diaspora and learning more about Africa and will bring together heads of state, opinion leaders, captains of industry, academics, students, creatives, and Africa enthusiasts. High-profile previous speakers include John Agyekum Kufuor former President of Ghana, Samantha Tross first black female consultant orthopaedic surgeon in the UK, Dr. John Kani, acclaimed South African actor, producer and playwright (Black Panther) and Lisa Opoku, managing director and partner of Goldman Sachs. Speakers this year include Gaston Browne prime minister of Antigua and Barbuda, Samira Bawumia the second lady of Ghana, Malcolm Jenkins active NFL player and record two-time winner of the Super Bowl, Peter Akuaboah COO for operations, technology and firm resilience at Morgan Stanley and Dikembe Mutombo former NBA player and philanthropist.

Summit participants will have the chance to hear engaging keynote speakers, participate in panel discussions, explore the virtual exhibition arena, schedule virtual 1 to 1 and B2B meetings on the sidelines, participate in speed-networking in the virtual social lounge and watch unique performances including from Grammy-award nominated musician Rocky Dawuni and award- winning Afrobeats artist KiDi. It will be a unique opportunity to connect with opinion leaders and diaspora trendsetters, all from the comfort of their own home.

For more information on the HACSA Foundation, the HACSA Sankofa Summit, the HACSA Sankofa Network or to register, please visit our website at thehacsa.org, or contact us at communications@thehacsa.org.