Africa & California: Capital, Climate, Community

Previously announced as "Changing the Orbit of Human Dignity" — same event, same date, same panel

The forum is intended not merely as a convening, but as a showcase of the courageous and visionary leadership, partnerships, and practical deployment of innovation required to produce resilient and inclusive economic change. This includes expanding connectivity and energy access, advancing climate sustainability, and increasing participation in economic growth for underinvested communities and communities facing climate and economic disruption in both California and Africa.

• Featured: His Eminence Cardinal Peter Kodwo Turkson
• In Conversation With: CA Secretary of Transportation Toks Omishakin; and Congresswoman Lateefah Simon
• Presentation by: Alan Dones, Co-Founder & Chairman, ECHo
• Closing Remarks: Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee

California’s relevance is especially important in this context because of its leadership in developing the technologies that will shape the world’s economic future, as well as its leadership in climate, infrastructure, public policy, and inclusive economic development, and the example set by the leaders participating in this forum.

A rare convergence of global leadership advancing major infrastructure, innovation, sustainable development, equity, and impact investment at scale between Africa and California

Presenting Partners: Earth Our Common Home (ECHo) • Bay Area Council Supporting Sponsor: Oakland Museum of California (OMCA)
Community Sponsor: Oakland African American Chamber of Commerce (OAACC)
Community Partners: Museum of the African Diaspora (MoAD) • Norcal MLK Foundation

Sponsorship Inquiries: email [email protected]

Info: Concrete projects and case studies presented by Alan Dones focused on near-term investment and business participation opportunities scalable strategies with measurable economic and social impact, California's growing engagement with African partners.

Info: Featured: His Eminence Cardinal Peter Kodwo Turkson
In Conversation With: CA Secretary of Transportation Toks Omishakin; and Congresswoman Lateefah Simon

Info: Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Oakland Museum of California, 1000 Oak Street, Oakland, United States

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