LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE & AFRICAN GALA NIGHT 2025

The Leadership Conference & African Gala Night 2025 is a landmark event dedicated to empowering African-Canadian voices, celebrating excellence, and building bridges across communities. Taking place in 21st & 22nd November 2025, this dynamic two-part gathering will feature:

· A Leadership Conference focused on dialogue, strategy, and innovation in areas such as entrepreneurship, governance, social impact, and youth development.

· An elegant African Gala Night showcasing the richness of African culture through awards, fashion, music, fine dining, and distinguished guest appearances.

This event brings together African leaders, changemakers, creatives, entrepreneurs, and allies from across Canada and beyond, committed to shaping a more inclusive and prosperous future for African Canadian communities.

Whether you are joining as a participant, sponsor, speaker, or guest—this is more than an event. It is a movement of recognition, reflection, and renewal.

Friday November 21st, 2025: 9am - 4pm (Network till 6pm)

Saturday November 22nd, 2025: 6pm to 11.30pm "After Party till 1am

Info: Morning Session
• 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM | Registration & Networking Breakfast
• 10:00 AM – 10:30 AM | Opening Ceremony & Welcome Address
• 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM | Keynote Speech: "Empowered Voices in Leadership"
• 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM | Panel Discussion 1: Entrepreneurship & Economic Empowerment
• 12:30 AM – 1:00 PM | Coffee Break & Networking
• 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM | Breakout Workshops (Choose 1 of 3):
o Youth Leadership & Mentorship
o Innovation in Business
o Policy & Civic Engagement
Afternoon Session
• 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM | Lunch & Cultural Showcase
• 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM | Panel Discussion 2: Social Impact & Community Development
• 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM | Fireside Chat: Stories of Change & Resilience
• 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM | Networking Mixer: Connect

Info: Theme: A Celebration of Excellence & Culture
• 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM | Red Carpet & Reception
• 7:00 PM – 7:45 PM | Opening Remarks & Dinner Service Begins
• 7:45 PM – 9:00 PM | Cultural Performances (Music, Dance, Fashion Show)
• 9:00 PM – 10:30 PM | Awards Ceremony: Honouring African Canadian Excellence
• 10:30 PM – 11:30 PM | Keynote Performance or Guest Speaker
• 11:30 PM – 1:00 AM | Afterparty & Social Celebration

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Blu Legacy Convention Centre, 3750 North Bowesville Road, Ottawa, Canada