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Events

The Africa Rising Symposium

Hosted by the Firoz Lalji Institute for Africa

LSE Campus, United Kingdom

The FLIA, in partnership with EMY’s Generation Now, are excited to present The Africa Rising Symposium this July.

The Symposium aims to showcase Africa's excellence, creative economy, resourcefulness, untapped opportunities and boundless possibilities within the continent and its diaspora.

Themed ‘Africa’s Renaissance: Spotlighting the Prosperity and Opportunities in Africa and its Diaspora’, the conference discussions will explore:

  • Africa’s creative economy: Unleashing the Potential of Artistic and Cultural Industries
  • Resourcefulness and Innovation: Showcasing Africa's Ability to Innovate and Adapt to Global Challenges
  • Diaspora Engagement: Leveraging the strength of the African diaspora for mutual growth
  • Investment Opportunities: Identifying Key Sectors for Sustainable Economic Development
  • Policy Dialogue on policy frameworks that facilitate diaspora investment

The discussions aim to foster a greater understanding of Africa’s potential on the global stage. The event is run by the institute's Africa Engagement Programme. For any enquiries please email to Lesley Orero at l.orero@lse.ac.uk.

From time to time there are changes to event details so we strongly recommend that if you plan to attend this event you check back on this listing on the day of the event.