Accra, Ghana
| December 28 & 29 | 2023
A Celebration of Ancestry & Achievement
An Opportunity for Economic Advancement
The Conference
The inaugural Full Circle Africa Economic Conference "FCAEC" will convene 50 of the most prominent business leaders, entertainment icons, activists and academics from all over the world to facilitate collaboration and engagement on critical issues and opportunities facing the continent today. It will feature curated conversations, thought provoking breakout sessions and innovative iconoclast discussions to engage and inspire attendees. Solution driven dialogue will be at the core of the event, open to local guests and visitors.
FCAEC will be a transcendent gathering and a critical step in developing sustainable concepts to invest in global business in Africa.
Areas of Focus
IPO Africa
Investing in the Continent through agriculture, manufacturing, banking, infrastructure, mining, energy
Energy
Balancing nuclear, fossil and renewables to support Africa’s growth
Education & Stem
Investing in education infrastructure today. Are Africa’s youth ready for the global employment market?
End Of Aid
The historical origins of economic inequality
Itinerary
FCAEC will offer inspiring and fun activities aside from conference sessions. Our guests and their families will share adventures ranging from attending music festivals (AfroFuture) and visiting UNESCO Heritage sites, to experiencing Accra’s incredible nightlife, shopping and food culture. Beautiful beaches and exclusive daytime events frame this transformative week in Ghana.
Day 1: Dec 27
- Arrivals
- Welcome Party
Day 2: Dec 28
- Opening Ceremony
- Conference Sessions
- President’s Garden Reception
Day 3: Dec 29
- African Leadership Academy
- Conference Sessions
- AfroFurure Concert Series
Day 4: Dec 30
- Visit to Cape Coast Slave Dungeon
Speakers
Nana Akufo-Addo
President, Ghana
Nikole Hannah-Jones
Pulitzer Prize Winning Author & Producer of The 1619 Project
Boris Kodjoe
Co-Founder, Full Circle Africa Economic Conference
Fred Swaniker
Co-Founder, African Leadership Academy; CEO, Sand Technologies
Sponsors
Full Circle Festival
In December 2018, the Full Circle Festival kicked off the Year of Return with a mission to reconnect the African Diaspora to the continent and to change the narrative about Africa. Watch the experience that is growing into a crucial movement.
Changing the African Narrative
Boris Kodjoe
Rosario Dawson
Michael Jai White
Anthony Anderson
Travel & Lodging
5-Star accommodations at the Mövenpick Ambassador Hotel and the Kempinski Gold Coast City Accra.
Special first class, business or economy rates with our partner airlines, as well as airport transport from and to Accra Kotoka International Airport, are available to our guests.
Sponsorship
Our guests have a collective social media footprint in excess of 100 million fans/followers. With media partners like Bloomberg, ESSENCE Communications and Conde Nast as well as general world-wide media coverage across digital, print, TV and social media, FCAEC will be able to distribute your brand messaging across the globe.
The Kodjoe Family Foundation supports Global Health and Wellness Initiatives in multicultural communities
Visit kodjoefoundation.org