About AFRICA's BRAIN BANK®

Vision:  To put an end to Africa's Brain Drain by building a Repository of Africa's intellectual capital and collaborating with African Descendants globally, to develop & serve Africa & All People of African Descent.    

Mission:  To create an interactive digital repository of Africa's intellectual capital, intellectual property, and brain power.

Slogan:  The solution to Africa's Brain Drain.

Motto:  Collaboration, Development, Service.

Organizational Theme: We Are One (WAO).

About the Summit:

AFRICA’s BRAIN BANK®, cordially invites you to its fifth annual summit and charity ball.    This event will unite all People of African descent, and continue to build the intellectual repository that is Africa's Brain Bank; by bringing together a coalition of African experts in various industry sectors from across the diaspora and Africa. 

The summit will address specific issues surrounding Food Security in Africa, Agriculture, Farming, and Powering the Food Chain. It will also match Business to Investor to Business in a Global Market Place.

Together, we shall end the brain drain that continues to plague the resource-rich Africa. We are urging all Africans and people of African descent to be a part of Africa's Brain Bank. As the African proverb goes, "Charity begins at home." So, we pray and implore you to join us for a spectacular weekend of knowledge sharing, business to investor to business (BIB) matching, fundraising and celebration, as we indulge in festivities for a purpose greater than ourselves. All 55 African nations, the Caribbean nations, and Africans in the diaspora will be represented.

Summit Theme:  Africa, The Mitochondrion of the World... 

Summit Goals: 

 Reunite and Rebuild Trust: Foster unity and trust amongst our people.

 Food Safety and Waste Challenges: Raise awareness and provide practical solutions for farmers facing food safety and waste challenges.

 Business to Investor to Business (BIB (Market): Connect businesses with investors and facilitate transatlantic trade among businesses owned by African descendants.

 Youth Involvement in Agriculture: Increase the number of young people in farming through, education, mechanization and technology.

 Collaboration and Ecosystem Development: Encourage collaboration among farmers, entrepreneurs, and community leaders to develop a robust business ecosystem.

 Skills Development: Provide avenues for learning new skills and innovative ways of  doing business.

 Business Resources Sensitization: Inform Black businesses about resources available through AFRICA’s BRAIN BANK® and its global partners.

 Cultural Showcase: Highlight and promote African culture, fashion, movies, music, and excellence.

 Honoring and Appreciating Our People: Recognize and appreciate the contributors of community development and empowerment.

 Realizing Africa's Capability: Ensure Africa's ability of being the Mitochondrion of the world is realized. 

Benefits for Sponsors and Benefactors:

 Global Exposure: Showcase your commitment to positive change on a global platform.

 Networking Opportunities: Connect with businesses, investors, and thought leaders.

 Brand Visibility: Enjoy extensive branding opportunities during and beyond the summit.

 Community Engagement: Demonstrate your support for community development and empowerment.

 Gain new global market: Nigeria alone is more than 225 million People!

 Meet new people and build meaningful relationships.

 Much more!!!

Event Details:

Dates: December 5th - 9th, 2024.
Location: Lagos Nigeria, West Africa.
Address : Will be shared with ticket holders only!!!

Event Theme: Africa, The Mitochondrion of the World... 

https://africasbrainbank.org/

Accommodations: Will be shared with ticket holders.

Event Schedule:

Thursday, December 5th , 2024:

 Welcome reception. Dress Code: Semi-Casual Business or African.

Friday, December 6th , 2024:

 Business to Investor to Business (BIB) Market: Dress Code: Business or African.

 Jazz Night: Dress Code: Business Casual or African.

Saturday, December 7th , 2024:

 Food Security Symposium: Dress Code: Business or African.

 Summit on Agriculture, Farming, Powering the Food Chain: Dress Code: Business/African.

 Charity Ball/Awards Gala: Dress Code: Formal African/ Black Tie.

Sunday, December 8th , 2024: 

 Billionaire Breakfast Brunch (BBB): Dress Code: Business or African.

 Separate Offsite Ticketed Event: Concert.

Monday, December 9th , 2024: Dress Code: Casual

 Retreat: 9am -12noon.  Strictly for Sponsors, Speakers, BIB and Guests with BBB Tickets!