African Symposium is a full-service event planning and management firm that produces socially responsible events in line with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. Our mission is to catalyze social impact by raising the standard of Africa-focused events in business, development, film, philanthropy and the Arts. We are dedicated to producing high-level, targeted events that showcase the wealth of opportunities that the continent has to offer.


RECENT EVENTS

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WHAT WE DO

Our boutique full service event planning and management firm is based in New York City, with a presence in Ethiopia, South Africa and Cote D’Ivoire. We specialize in:

  • Producing High level events that promote Africa

  • Curating a targeted audience

  • Facilitating results-driven networking

  • Helping organizations in the US connect with local fixers/project managers in Africa

  • Bring together the diaspora and those interested in Africa to network and drive investment to the continent.

We also offer

  • On-site and day of event management

  • Consultation: Strategic planning, Speaker & venue identification, Program Development

  • Destination Meetings & Conferences

 

 HOW WE DO IT

As a dedicated Africa-focused firm, we create research-backed content and event programming with our client’s ROI in mind. What sets us apart is that we are a one-stop-shop for all your event needs. Whether your event is small or large, our skilled event producers use integrated technology to manage logistics and raise the profile of your organization. We use our large email database of Africa-related attendees to curate a targeted audience for each event we produce. African Symposium’s signature series are designed to bring together the diaspora and those interested in Africa. With a base in NY and a presence in Africa, African Symposium is best positioned to produce High level events that connect Africa and the US.

 

Upcoming Event

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Conference Overview

Wildlife Conservation in Africa: In the Time of COVID-19

Date: March 3, 2021


 

DATE
Wed, March 3, 2020

 

DURATION

2:00pm–6:30pm

 

VENUE

The Rubin Museum of Art

150 West 17th Street, 10011

 

An interactive convening of experts, diplomats, activists and compassionate citizens, to discuss wildlife conservation in Africa .

Wildlife Conservation in Africa: the New Way Forward

“Take urgent action to end poaching and trafficking of protected species of flora and fauna and address both demand and supply of illegal wildlife products.” SDG 15- LIFE ON LAND

• Of the estimated 415,000 Wild elephants on the continent, approximately 55 African Elephants are poached every day.

• Due to rampant poaching for Rhino horn, there are only two Northern White Rhinos left in the world, both of which are female.

• With approximately 23,000 lions left in the wild, African lions face extinction by 2050.

African Symposium’s Inaugural Forum on Wildlife Conservation in Africa is launching on March 3, 2020, on the United Nations designated World Wildlife Day and in line with Sustainable Development Goal 15. The forum especially focuses on opportunities for the African Diaspora community and friends to play a more active, engaged and visible role. As a result of this gathering, we also aim to derive a best- practice guide to help attendees make responsible and informed choices in protecting our planet and its inhabitants.

The United Nations General Assembly has designated March 3 as World Wildlife Day to celebrate and raise awareness of the world’s wild fauna and flora, and to recognize the intrinsic value of wildlife and its various contributions to sustainable development and human well-being.

**The agenda is subject to change and each session is followed by a Q&A

**Space is limited. Please register early.

** The Forum will close with a Networking Reception

 

OUR FOUNDER

As the founder and experienced conference producer and events curator, I assist businesses, governments, and non-profit organizations with developing substantial and well-organized events internationally and in various sectors. Throughout my career, I have produced and been involved in putting together numerous Africa related events ranging in size from 20 to 8000 people in attendance. The topics of these events range from African Art events, investment and business networking events, film screenings, presidential events to international conferences. As of late, I am excited to launch the Annual Wildlife Conservation in Africa: The New Way Forward conference, an interactive convening of experts, diplomats, activists and compassionate citizens, to discuss wildlife conservation in Africa. African Symposium’s events are designed to bring together the African diaspora and those interested in Africa to network and drive investment to the continent.


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WHO WE HAVE WORKED WITH

CONTACT

For inquiries & to receive invitation to our upcoming events


 

NEW YORK

AFRICAN SYMPOSIUM LLC.   

NEW YORK, NY 10039

ETHIOPIA

Bole Kk Woreda  02 No. 898

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Tel.  +251 913055130

SOUTH AFRICA

Cnr. Handrik Verwoerd Drive

& Gordon Hood Road

Centurion 0046, South Africa

Tel.  +27 (0)827257878

COTE D’IVOIRE

Cocody, B.P.V. 316

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