AFRICA’s BRAIN BANK®'s (ABB) 6^th annual Summit & Charity Ball; August 28^th -September 1^st 2025 (Labor Day Weekend), New York City. 

Event Summary:

 About AFRICA's BRAIN BANK®

Vision: To end Africa's Brain drain by developing an Interactive, Digital Repository of Africa's Intellectual Capital, and collaborating with Africans globally to develop and serve Africa and African descendants. 

Mission: Create AFRICA's BRAIN BANK® (an Interactive Digital Repository of Africa's Intellectual Capital, Intellectual Property and Brain Power).  

Slogan: AFRICA's BRAIN BANK® The solution to Africa's Brain Drain.

Motto:  Collaboration, Development, Service.

Organizational Theme: We Are One (WAO).

Website:  https://africasbrainbank.org/

About the Summit:

AFRICA’s BRAIN BANK®, cordially invites you to its sixth annual Summit and Charity Ball, slated for August 28^th – September 1^st 2025, in New York City. 

  Summit Theme:  

AFRICA’s BRAIN BANK^®, The Solution to Africa’s Brain Drain!!!

 Sub Theme: AFRICA's Greatest Resources- its People! STOP the Brain Drain!!!

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 Africa’s biggest problem – Brain Drain, and offer The Solution - AFRICA’s BRAIN BANK®. It will also match Business to Investor to Business on Friday evening, with a target audience. Highschool and college students around New York City will be attendance and based on Sponsorships($250 each), we aim to have close to 100 Students participate.

Together, we shall end the brain drain that continues to plague the resource-rich Africa. 

We urge 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 kindly invite you to join us for a spectacular weekend of knowledge sharing, business to investor to business (BIB) matching, educational, insightful, Networking, and Life-Transforming event - celebrating Africa and her descendants with a purpose greater than us.                        

This Charity event will raise funds for STEM Education and Related projects and programs; stopping Africa’s Brain Drain, and building AFRICA’s BRAIN BANK®, and others to be unveiled during and beyond the summit.   Each program is designed to achieve our vision of ending Africa's brain drain and our mission to build AFRICA’s BRAIN BANK®, to Collaborate, Develop, and Serve Africa and all our people.                                                                    All 55 African nations, the Caribbean nations, and African Diaspora will be well represented.

Summit Goals: 

• Acknowledge the Brain Drain Challenges: Identify triggers and contributing factors to Africa’s Brain Drain
• Provide Specific Solutions: Present AFRICA’s BRAIN BANK® as the Solution to Africa’s Brain Drain.
• Reunite and Rebuild Trust: Foster unity and trust amongst our people.
• Business to Investor to Business (BIB (Market): Connect businesses with investors and mentors & facilitate transatlantic trade among businesses owned by African descendants.
• Business Resources Sensitization: Inform Black businesses about resources available through AFRICA’s BRAIN BANK® and its global partners.
• Globalization: Provide and facilitate Market expansion avenues. Promote Offerings (Goods & Services)  by People of African Descent worldwide.
• Consumer Drivers: Educate on Customer service and Buyer Power! 
• STEM Education: Raise Funds for STEM Education and STEM-Related projects.
• Youth Empowerment: Sensitize Africa’s Youth to opportunities and possibilities available within Africa and in the Diaspora via AI, Technology and Remotely on several platforms, including AFRICA’s BRAIN BANK®
• Collaboration and Ecosystem Development: Encourage collaboration among entrepreneurs, consumers, & community leaders to develop a robust Business Ecosystem.
• Skills Development: Provide avenues for learning new skills and innovative ways of doing business,       cutting cost and increasing production.
• Cultural Showcase: Highlight and Promote the various African cultures, fashion, movie, music, cuisine, touristic sites and more.
• Honoring and Appreciating Our People: Recognize and appreciate the contributors of sustainable community development & empowerment; Black Excellence & Brain Power.
• Realizing Africa's Capability: Ensure Africa's capability  of retaining its home-grown talent and attracting its Diaspora to invest in Africa is realized, via Collaboration, Development & Services. 
• Continue to Develop AFRICA’s BRAIN BANK® ( an Interactive Digital Repository of Africa’s Intellectual Capital, Intellectual Property and Brain Power).
• Networking Opportunities: A five-day Power- Packed opportunity to acquire Knowledge, Network, Build vital friends, Relax and have great fun. Connect with businesses, investors, decision makers, and thought leaders, during and beyond the Summit!
• And much more!!!

Benefits for Sponsors and Benefactors:   

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

    Lifetime advertisement: Event Sponsors will remain on our website forever!

    Speaking Opportunities: Keynote or panel participation to share your company's story and impact.

    Exclusive Access: Invitations to private networking sessions with global leaders, experts, dignitaries and major stakeholders to explore specific projects and opportunities. 

    On-Site Presence: Dedicated exhibition space to showcase Sponsor’s initiatives and offerings.

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

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

    Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) & a Champion for stopping Africa’s Brain Drain.

    Gain new global market: There will be serious Entrepreneurs and Investors from around the globe in attendance.

    Meet new people and build meaningful relationships: Total access to decision makers & Key Opinion Leaders.     Much more to be disclosed!

Event Details:

Dates: August 28^th – September 1^st, 2025 (U.S Labor Day Weekend).
Location: New York Marriott at the Brooklyn Bridge.

333 Adams Street, Brooklyn, New York City, N.Y.
Accommodations: Hotel Discount link will be shared with ticket holders. 

Event Theme: AFRICA’s BRAIN BANK^®, The Solution to Africa’s Brain Drain!!!

Sub Theme: AFRICA's Greatest Resources- its People! STOP the Brain Drain!!!

 https://africasbrainbank.org/

Event Schedule:

Thursday, August 28th 2025: 6pm -10pm.

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

Friday, August 29th 2025: Strictly for Sponsors, Speakers, and Guests with BIB & BBB Tickets! 

Visit to the United Nations/Wall Street: 9am - 12noon. Dress Code: Business or African. 

 Business to Investor to Business (BIB) Market: 6pm -10pm. Dress Code: Business or African. 

Jazz /Afrobeat Night. Dress Code: Business or African

Saturday, August 30th 2025: 

 Africa’s Brain Drain Symposium: 8:30am -11:30am. Dress Code: Business or African.

 Red Carpet/Summit/Awards (AFRICA’s BRAIN BANK® and U.S Presidential Volunteer Awards) / Gala: 6pm-3am.    Attire: Formal African/ Black Tie.

Sunday, August 31st 2025:  Strictly for Sponsors, Speakers, and Guests with BIB & BBB Tickets! 

Billionaire Breakfast Brunch (BBB): 9am -12noon.  Dress Code: Business or African.

Beach Retreat: 2pm-6pm.  Dress Code: Descent Casual.

Monday, September 1st 2025: 

More Networking/ Tour of  New York City/Shopping/ Personal time/Departure, and more!