APNI Gala & Awards Night 2026 | 10th Anniversary Celebration

Join us as the African Professional Network Ireland (APNI) marks a transformative milestone celebrating ten years of championing representation, career mobility, entrepreneurship, and community solidarity across Ireland.

This Gala Dinner and Awards Night will honour African/Black-Irish professionals, talents, innovators, and essential workers like you whose remarkable contributions pave the way for future generations.

Experience a unique blend of corporate prestige and vibrant African culture through music, food, entertainment and design, reflecting the spirit of excellence and community.

Together, we will celebrate a decade of impact, building APNI into an enduring institutional pillar in Ireland’s socio-economic landscape.

Get ready for a night of fun, inspiration, style and good vibesss!

Info: Welcome networking, drinks & interactive fun step-and-repeat photography

Info: Traditional live acoustic neo-soul/Afro-jazz and spoken word performance opening; MC welcome remarks

Info: APNI Leadership on 10 Years of Impact & Community

Info: Enjoy curated seasonal menu with wine and drinks

Info: Recognition of outstanding professionalism and black excellence

Info: The Decade of Impact award honours trailblazers and executive leadership

Info: APNI Pioneer collective photograph, anniversary video premiere, launch of the Decade Next Plan

Info: Live Afrobeat band, DJ set, and open dance floor

Event venue & nearby stays

Radisson Blu Royal Hotel, Dublin, Golden Lane, Dublin 8, Ireland

Concerts, fests, parties, meetups — all the happenings, one place.

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