Black Business Roundtable -2024
Calling Black Businesses to Friends of Africa Summit -Lets Talk about Growth and partnerships. Pitch Your Businesses for Grants of $5,000.
Date and time
Location
The Westin Harbour Castle, Toronto
1 Harbour Square Toronto, ON M5J 1A6 CanadaRefund Policy
About this event
- Event lasts 1 day 7 hours
Our partner, Casa Foundation is excited to host the annual Friends of Africa (FOA2024) Economic Summit. We look forward to welcoming a global community of influencers to FOA 2024. (Summit is Online and Onsite). More details below
The global pandemic has had devastating effects worldwide. The impact of the pandemic in Africa has been challenging, with increased strains on local institutions and economies. African Development Bank (AfDB) projects a contraction of growth, that could lead to GDP losses of $570.5 billion in Africa by end of 2024.
Due to travel slowdown and social distancing, the 14th annual FOA Summit will be organized as a Hybrid experience from October 8th-12th, 2024. (11th-12th will be In person)
Live viewing will be available for Registered delegates from outside Canada as well.
FOA Economic Summit Agenda
- 8th October, 2024-Prep Pitch Presentation-online
- 9th October, 2024-Prep Pitch presentation starts -online
- 10th October, 2024- National Final Pitch presentation Online
- 11th October, 2024- National Final Pitch presentation -In-person
- 11th October, 2024- Job Fair + Business Exhibition starts (in-person)
- 12th October, 2024- FOA Business Marketplace Opens (in-person)
- 12th October, 2024- Black Business Showcase- Fashion and Food (in-person)
- 12th October, 2024- FOA Panels, Roundatbles, Keynotes (in-person)
- 12th October 2024- Pitch Masters Grant Awards, Pitch Winners (in-person)
- 12th October, 2024- After Party/Networking
FOA is a Global platform that promotes economic development opportunities in emerging markets and connects startup businesses in the Diaspora a forum to pitch their ideas to investors and partners.
What should I Expect at FOA Summit ?
- Keynote address
- Panel discussions
- Fireside chat
- Pitch presentation*
- Workshops
- Business Showcase: Marketplace & Products
- Delegates:
- Government of Canada
- Government of Ontario
- Government of Alberta
- Governments from African Countries
- Organization of Women in international Trade
- Diasporan Associations and Represenative Groups
- Professional Organizations
- Canadian Chambers of Commerce
- Canadian Boards of Trade
- Colleges and Universities from Difference Countries
- Canandian Financial Institutions
- Diplomatic Embassies in Canada
- Private Sector Corporations
- Women-led Groups
- Youth Initiatives
- Small and Medium Enterprises
- Non-Profit Organisations
* Pitch Presentation is for EP Incubator/Academy Startups. Candidates present their business ideas to Judges for an opportunity to win Seed Grants: $5,000 +
Signup for practice session on: www.entrepreneurspoint.com
FOA: Where Ideas meet Opportunities.
*Rules apply.
FOA 2022 a 3- Day Summit.
- Day 1-Features Pitch Masters where Startups pitch to win Grants
- Day 2- MarketPlace and networking for Small Businesses -In-person
- Day 3-Plenary, Fireside, Keynote sessions on Rebuilding SMEs
- Day 3- Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner, Networking, and Music- IN- Person
Check out the Above Roll Call of Global Speakers at FOA 2021 Summit
FOA 2022 (12th Edition) promises even a greater Roll Call of Impactful Spekers. Save your Spot.