About this Event
Casa Foundation is excited to host the annual Friends of Africa (FOA2023) Economic Summit- 13th Anniversary. We look forward to welcoming a global community of influencers to FOA.
About Friends of Africa Economic Summit
Casa Foundation is excited to join our partners at the annual Friends of Africa (FOA2023) Economic Summit. We look forward to welcoming a global community of influencers to Toronto. The global pandemic has had devastating effects worldwide. The impact of the pandemic across frontier markets 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 $880.5 billion and $688.7 billion in Africa by end of 2023.
The 13th annual FOA Summit will be organized as a Hybrid summit from the 3rd-8th October, 2023. See details below:
Friends of Africa:
FOA is a Global platform that promotes economic and business development opportunities in emerging markets and connects startup businesses in the Diaspora to pitch their ideas to investors and partners.
What should I Expect at FOA Summit ?
Keynote addressPanel discussionsFireside chat Pitch presentation*Workshops Business Showcase: Marketplace & ProductsBlack Founders in BusinessDelegates:
Government of Canada Government of Ontario Government of AlbertaGovernment of QuebecGovernments from African CountriesRepresentatives from Multilaterals Institutions Organization of Women in International Trade Diaspora Associations and Represenative Groups Professional Organizations Canadian Chambers of Commerce Canadian Boards of TradeColleges and Universities from other CountriesCanandian Financial Institutions Diplomatic Embassies in Canada Private Sector CorporationsWomen-led Groups Youth Initiatives Small and Medium Enterprises Non-Profit Organisations*FOA: Where Ideas meet Opportunities.
Rules apply.
Images from: Casa Foundation-FOA 2017, FOA 2018
- Hon Suze Morrisson, Canadian Parliament addresses Delegates at FOA opening .
- FOA 2018 CEO Forum: with Hon Boye Oyewunmi- Ondo State Government, Nigeria
- FOA 2017 African Forum: Nate Lowbeer-Lewis, MD, CPCS, Uganda; Arc. Olusola Oyelade, Principal, Casa Architects & Designs, Nigeria.
The Honorable Doug Ford
Premier, Government of Ontario, Canada addresses Delegates to FOA 2021
Full Video -
- Pic 1: FOA Team with Hon Navin Chandaria- Hon Consul General of Kenya.
- Pic 2: Startup Businesses @FOA 2017 Pitch Masters Candidates with Marlon Yarde, President of Barbados Stock Exchange and
- Julia Deans, President/ CEO of Futurpreneur, Canada
- FOA Pitch Presentation - 2017
FOA 2014 Keynotes
- Hon Elvis Afriyie-Ankrah: Minister of Presdency, Republic of Ghana
- Arc Olusola Oyelade: Chair, Casa Foundation
- Hon Han Dong: Member of Parliament and Min. of Univ. Traning, & Colleges, ON Canada at FOA 2014
Watch FOA 2018- Market Place
FOA 2018: Post Conference Meetings with Public sector-Government of Canada and Nigeria
- Hon Monte McNaughton, Minister of Infrastructure welcomes
- Dr. Olutoyin Oyelade- representing CasaFoundation Board, and Government of Ondo State delegation led by
- His Excellency, Governor Rotimi Akeredolu.
- AfroCanadian Business Innovators @FOA MarketPlace.
FOA 2019- In Picture below:
Plenary Sessions and FireSide Chat with Nigerian Government- H.E Ambassador of Morroco in Canada: Madam Souriya Otmani
- Prof. Wendy Cukier- VP/ Director Diversity Institute @ Ryerson University, Canada
- Dr. Olutoyin Oyelade- President, Casa Foundation
- Hon Boye Oyewunmi- Special Adviser to Government of Ondo, Nigeria; Ondo Investments
- The Hon Jean Augustine: 1st Black MP/ Federal Minister, Canada
- The Hon Suze Morrison- Member of Parliament, Canada
- The Hon Faisal Ahmed- Member of Parliament, Canada
- Hon Hamid Hamdoucci- Special Adviser to the Kingdom of Morrocco,
- President/CEO MABI- Canada and Morroco
- Private Sector CEOs and Businesses.
Dont miss FOA 2021: Register Today
FOA 2021-Summary Video (Below with Hon Doug Ford- Premier of Ontario)
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
The Westin Harbour Castle, Toronto, Canada
CAD 0.00 to CAD 5000.00