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Social Schedule

TUESDAY 9/16
Bamba TUESDAYS - Rocksteady
THURSDAY 9/18
6pm: Opening Reception - The Gathering Spot, 384 Northyards Blvd Atlanta(Regular & VIP Ticket Holders)
FRIDAY 9/19
6:00pm: Live performance by D’banj - Omni Hotel Centennial Park Atlanta (All AFRICON Ticket holders)

7:30pm: The Hollywood Wingwoman presents Speed Date & Dine - The Gathering Spot 384 Northyards Blvd
Atlanta
SATURDAY 9/20
7:30pm: ICON Gala - Omni Hotel (VIP Ticket Holders)

10pm: Obi’s House - Guardian Works
COMMUNITY SUNDAY 9/21
11:00am: Forty-One presents: Arsenal vs Man City Watch Party - Bloom Bar.

⁠⁠1:30pm: Community Brunch - Bloom Bar TICKETS
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4:00pm: TaBom Day Party w/ Juls - Bloom Bar TICKETS

Social Schedule

Tuesday 9/16

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•⁠  ⁠Bamba Tuesdays - Rocksteady https://posh.vip/e/bamba-tuesdays-2025-9-17-6-0

Thursday 9/18

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•⁠  ⁠6pm: Opening Reception - The Gathering Spot, 384 Northyards Blvd Atlanta(Regular & VIP Ticket Holders)
•⁠  ⁠10pm: Shutup & Dance - VODS ATL

FRIDAY:—

6:00pm: Live performance by D’banj - Omni Hotel Centennial Park Atlanta (All AFRICON Ticket holders)

7:30pm: The Hollywood Wingwoman presents Speed Date & Dine - The Gathering Spot 384 Northyards Blvd
Atlanta  https://partiful.com/e/lu7kFIj5rxBBTH8RzxBA


SATURDAY

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•⁠  ⁠⁠ 7:30pm: ICON Gala - Omni Hotel (VIP Ticket Holders)
•⁠  ⁠⁠10pm: Obi’s House - Guardian Works https://www.afropass.io/events/obis-house-atlanta-ypn/details

COMMUNITY SUNDAY
•⁠  ⁠⁠11:00am: Forty-One presents: Arsenal vs Man City Watch Party - Bloom Bar.
•⁠  ⁠⁠1:30pm: Community Brunch - Bloom Bar https://partiful.com/e/707pI5EtHUetKCFMBQu4
•⁠  ⁠⁠4:00pm: TaBom Day Party w/ Juls - Bloom Bar https://www.eventbrite.com/e/a-tabom-day-party-tickets-1647742966569?aff=oddtdtcreator

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SUMMIT

PANEL DISCUSSIONS

Engage in a full day of keynote speeches, fireside chats, and panels covering our focus areas, featuring industry leaders and experts.

FIRESIDE CHATS

Engage in a full day of keynote speeches, fireside chats, and panels covering our focus areas, featuring industry leaders and experts.

DEAL ROOMS

Engage in a full day of keynote speeches, fireside chats, and panels covering our focus areas, featuring industry leaders and experts.
Schedule

CLOSING PARTY

28 September 2024

CLOSING PARTY
Join us for an electrifying closing party at The Revel Lounge, featuring DJ Tunez, Jidenna, and Nana Kwabena (ChiefyChiefy). Celebrate with great music and vibes as we wrap up the event in unforgettable style! Dj Tunez, Jidenna + Nana Kwabena (ChiefyChiefy).
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SPECIAL EVENTS

Reception with Mayor Karen Bass at the Getty Residence. September 27, 4 pm - 7 pm

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OPENING CEREMONY

27 September 2024

Event Time

6pm - 9pm

Location

Southern Guild Art Gallery 747 N Western Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90029

Dress code

Cocktail Attire or African Attire
Excited to kick off ICON Summit with our opening reception at the Southern Guild Art Gallery. Enjoy a night of amazing art from the continent and an open bar courtesy our friends from Crown Royal. (Drink Responsibly 21+). This event is invite only!
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ICON SUMMIT

28 September 2024

Event Time

10:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Location

Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills, Ca 9850 Wilshire Blvd, Beverly Hills, CA 90210

Dress code

Business Formal
Excited to kick off ICON Summit with our opening reception at the Southern Guild Art Gallery. Enjoy a night of amazing art from the continent and an open bar courtesy our friends from Crown Royal. (Drink Responsibly 21+). This event is invite only!
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Breakfast/Registration

10:30 AM - 10:45 AM

Welcome (Host)

10:45 AM - 11:30 AM

Artificial Intelligence and the Black Community (General)

10:45 AM - 11:30 AM

From Pitch to Partnerships: Winning Strategies for Aligning with Global Brands

11:45 AM - 12:30 PM

Harnessing the Potential of Africa’s Talent & Creativity

11:45 AM - 12:30 PM

The Business of Sports: Building Sustainable Models in Africa and Beyond

12:45 PM - 1:30 PM

Harnessing the Potential of Africa’s Music

12:45 PM - 1:30 PM

Global Market Penetration: Strategies for African Led Enterprises

1:30 PM - 2:30 PM

Lunch 

2:30 PM - 3:00 PM

LA Olympics 2028: Accessing Business Opportunities Fireside Chat

3:15 PM - 4:00 PM

The Integration of Global Black Culture: Bridging the gap

3:15 PM - 4:00 PM

Investing in the Future of  Africa

3:15 PM - 4:00 PM

The Integration of Global Black Culture: Bridging the gap

3:15 PM - 4:00 PM

Investing in the Future of  Africa

4:00 PM - 4:15 PM

Networking Break

4:15 PM - 5:00 PM

The Future of African Film and Television: Trends and Opportunities

4:15 PM - 5:00 PM

Tourism Renaissance: Unleashing Africa Potential Panel

5:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Networking Break / Closing
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CLOSING PARTY

28 September 2024

Event Time

10pm - 2am

Location

The Revel Lounge 1710 N Las Palmas Ave Los Angeles, CA 90028 United States
Join us for an electrifying closing party at The Revel Lounge, featuring DJ Tunez, Jidenna, and Nana Kwabena (ChiefyChiefy). Celebrate with great music and vibes as we wrap up the event in unforgettable style! Dj Tunez, Jidenna + Nana Kwabena (ChiefyChiefy).
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schedule

schedule

Time

Room A

Room C

10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Breakfast/ Registration
Breakfast/ Registration
10:30 AM - 10:45 AM
Welcome (Host)
10:45 AM - 11:30 AM
Artificial Intelligence and the Black Community (General)
Speakers:
  • Manny Ojobaro - Finance Director - Geo Expansion & Global Strategic Pursuits, Google
  • Anthony Kelani - CTO, Mursion
  • Phil Quist - Music and Emerging Tech Agent, CAA
  • Tolu Ayeni - Strategic Partner Manager - Music Partnerships, Meta (Moderator)
From Pitch to Partnerships: Winning Strategies for Aligning with Global Brands
Speakers:
  • Vivian Odior - Global Head of Marketing, Whatsapp  
  • Eli Kumekpor - CEO, Mitchell and Ness
  • Angelica Nwandu - CEO, The Shade Room
  • Sope Ogunyemi - Marketing and Sponsorships Advisor, Amplify Africa (Moderator)
11:30 AM - 11:45 AM
Break
Break
11:45 AM - 12:30 PM
Harnessing the Potential of Africa’s Talent & Creativity
Speakers:
  • Elsa Majimbo - Influencer
  • Harmony Samuels  - Grammy Award Nominated Producer
  • Kokie Imasogie - Partner, Objectively Good Media (Moderator)
The Business of Sports: Building Sustainable Models in Africa and Beyond
Speakers:
  • Tj Adeshola - Operating Partner, Arctos
  • David Koné - Agent, Basketball, William Morris Endeavor (WME)
  • Sandrine Nzeukou - Founder and CEO, Playbook (Moderator)
12:30 PM - 12:45 PM
Break
Break
12:45 PM - 1:30 PM
Harnessing the Potential of Africa’s Music 
Speakers:
  • Joe Harris - Music Agent, Creative Artists Agency
  • Juju McMclean - Director of A&R, UnitedMasters
  • Emanuel Okusanya - Music Editor, Ebony Magazine (Moderator)
Global Market Penetration: Strategies for African Led Enterprises
Speakers:
  • May Odiakosa - CEO, Star Beer
  • Shaka Karuiki - CO-CEO Kuramo Capital
  • Afua Osei - Director, Strategic Partnerships, Foreign Policy (Moderator)
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
Lunch
Lunch
2:30 PM - 3:00 PM
LA Olympics 2028: Accessing Business Opportunities Fireside Chat
Speakers:
  • Keynote - Erin Bromaghim - Deputy Mayor, City of LA
  • Mary Omatiga - Journalist, NBC (Moderator)
2:30 PM - 3:00 PM
3:00 PM - 3:15 PM
Break
Break
3:15 PM - 4:00 PM
The Integration of Global Black Culture: Bridging the gap
Speakers:
  • Princess Sarah Culberson
  • Ukeme Awakessien Jeter - 1st Black Mayor & Council President, City of Upper Arlington
  • Juliet Udeochu - VP Community, Chase Bank
  • Debbie Alamrew - Project Manager, Six Degrees Creative (Moderator)
Investing in the Future of  Africa
Speakers:
  • Marlon Nichols - Co-Founder and Managing General Partner, MaC Venture Capital
  • Olivia Griffian - Chief of Staff to Serena Williams, Serena Ventures
  • Paul Ansah - Partner | Africa Practice Lead, Albright Stonebridge Group
  • Nnamdi Iwu - Vice President of Government Affairs, AMERICAN INVESTMENT COUNCIL (Moderator)
4:00 PM - 4:15 PM
Networking Break
Networking Break
4:15 PM - 5:00 PM
The Future of African Film and Television: Trends and Opportunities
Speakers:
  • Kene Okwuosa - Group Chief Executive, Film One
  • Mohammed Kheir - Co-Founder, Objectively Good Media
  • Chika Chukudebelu - Senior Vice President, Development FX
  • Sidnee Michelle Douyon - Senior Digital Editor, Black Enterprise Magazine (Moderator)
Tourism Renaissance: Unleashing Africa Potential Panel
Speakers:
  • Alexander Ezenagu, PhD - Founder, Sapient Consulting Group Limited & Raha Creative Kenya Limited.
  • Vidette Adjorlolo - Founder, Sorted Chale
  • Denim Richard - Founder/CEO, Opulent Entertainment Group
  • Nneoma Okorie - Digital Influencer (Moderator)
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Networking Break/ Closing
Networking Break/ Closing

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