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Global Leadership Africa Summit + Gala

Leadership Conference and Gala

The 2021 Global Leadership Africa Summit (GLAS) features keynote speakers and entertainers such as actor and philanthropist Boris Kodjoe, video game developer Lual Mayen, AfroPop Singer SIMI, among many others.

This year the Summit is a hybrid in-person and virtual conference that offers live conversations, breakout sessions, and will generate rich networking and educational opportunities in professional and personal development.

Summit topics include mental health, women empowerment, Covid-19: impact and recovery, entrepreneurship, diversity and inclusion, and financial wellness affecting our communities today. 

Local and regional speakers include the University of Nebraska at Omaha Chancellor Dr. Joanne Li; University of Nebraska Medical Center Senior Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs Dr. H. Dele Davies; Efe Ukala, Esq. of ImpactHer; Dr. Estelle-Marie Ebele Montgomery of GlobalEyez Consulting; Captain Komi Afetse; Cammy Watkins of Inclusive Communities; Former Congressman and Omaha Mayor Hal Daub; Chaimaou Dan Merogo Maradi of Chaima African Cuisine; Dr. Ope Banwo of Gisthouse; and Dr. Betty Kola of Buoyant Family Services.

For inquires about the Global Leadership Africa Summit, contact Marco Kpeglo LeRoc at 402-218-6979 or via email [email protected] 

Date & Time

October 23, 2021

8:00AM

Location

DoubleTree by Hilton - 1616 Dodge Street, Omaha, NE, 68102 1616 Dodge Street Omaha 68102 NE US

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General: $99 per person, VIP + Gala = $175 per person

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