WE KNOW AFRICA

Connected. Dedicated. Experienced

African Symposium is a full-service event planning and management firm that produces socially responsible events in line with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. Our mission is to catalyze social impact by raising the standard of Africa-focused events in business, development, film, philanthropy and the Arts. We are dedicated to producing high-level, targeted events that showcase the wealth of opportunities that the continent has to offer.

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RECENT EVENTS

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WHAT WE DO

Our boutique full service event planning and management firm is based in New York City, with a presence in Africa . We specialize in:

Producing High level events that promote Africa
Curating a targeted audience
Bring together the diaspora and those interested in Africa to network and drive investment to the continent.

We also offer:

On-site and day of event management

Consultation: Strategic planning, Speaker & venue identification, Program Development

Destination Meetings & Conferences

HOW WE DO IT

As a dedicated Africa-focused firm, we create research-backed content and event programming with our client’s ROI in mind. What sets us apart is that we are a one-stop-shop for all your event needs. Whether your event is small or large, our skilled event producers use integrated technology to manage logistics and raise the profile of your organization. We use our large email database of Africa-related attendees to curate a targeted audience for each event we produce. African Symposium’s signature series are designed to bring together the diaspora and those interested in Africa. With a base in NY and a presence in Africa, African Symposium is best positioned to produce High level events that connect Africa and the US.

Recent Event

Conference Overview

Wildlife Conservation in Africa: Mitigating Climate Change Through One Health. Date: May 3, 2024

OUR FOUNDER

Adey Hailu is the Founder of African Symposium, and an experienced, in-person and virtual conference producer and events curator. She is also the founder of the New York based Annual Wildlife Conservation in Africa conference (WCA), an interactive convening of experts, diplomats, activists and compassionate citizens, to discuss wildlife conservation, climate change and sustainable development.

Adey also works with businesses, governments, and non-profit organizations to develop substantial and targeted events internationally and in various sectors ranging in size from 20 to 8000 people in attendance. The topics of these events include African Art events, investment and business networking events, film screenings, presidential events and diaspora focused conferences.