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About the Africa Rising Symposium

The Africa Rising Symposium is EMY Africa’s flagship thought leadership platform dedicated to shaping the conversations that matter most to Africa’s future. Designed as a convening of bold thinkers, visionary leaders, and global collaborators, the Symposium explores Africa’s evolving place in the world, its influence, innovation, leadership, and global partnerships.

Held across strategic locations including Accra, London, and New York, the Symposium examines key issues affecting the continent and its diaspora. From economic transformation and creative economies to governance, diplomacy, and entrepreneurship, it provides a rare space for connection between policymakers, business leaders, creatives, and emerging changemakers.

Each edition is curated under a powerful theme that reflects Africa’s current trajectory. 

Africa Rising Symposium

Key Benefits

Access to High-Level Dialogue

Engage directly with African and global thought leaders across industries in intimate, solutions-driven conversations.

Global Network Expansion

Connect with policymakers, entrepreneurs, creatives, academics, and investors from across Africa and the diaspora.

Opportunities for Partnership & Policy Influence

Contribute to key discussions shaping Africa’s position in global diplomacy, trade, innovation, and development.

Visibility and Thought Leadership

Be positioned as a driver of impact, with opportunities to lead or contribute to panels, fireside chats, and keynote sessions.

Showcase African Excellence

Experience and celebrate the continent’s talent and enterprise through exhibitions, performances, and special features.