PROGRAM
Opening and Welcoming
May 17, 2024
PEOPLE-TO-PEOPLE TIES
We believe that genuine connections are crucial for tackling global challenges. Our initiative
People-To-People Ties is to build meaningful collaboration to foster understanding between
people and cultural values.
People-To-People Initiative includes:
1. People Connection to Africa
2. Values Exchange – Connecting African Americans with Africa
3. Connecting investors and business owners for growth opportunities
TECH & INNOVATION
Explore the transformative power of tech and innovation. The US-Africa Diaspora Development Council believes that sharing is caring. In most African cultures sharing water and food create bonds. We want to incorporate that belief in technology and innovation.
Areas of interest:
1. Access to Internet (Affordability)
2. Infrastructure (roads and physical structures)
3. Food sustainability
4. Health initiatives
May 18, 2024
Trade
Trade fuels economic growth. We aim to foster collaboration between the US and African
countries by leveraging US expertise to meet Africa's workforce and development needs. Areas of interest:
1. Mineral Trade (mining solutions)
2. Manufacturing Industry
3. Expertise: Innovative Education
4. Employment solutions
May 19, 2024
SITES TOURING
On the last day we will embark on an enriching journey as we visit corporate headquarters such
as Microsoft (Technology corporation) in Redmond, Amazon (Cloud computing company), and
Starbucks (Coffee Company) in Seattle, Boeing (Aircraft industry company) in Everett, and
Washington State Capitol Building, to gain firsthand insights of cultural values, and explore the
beauty of global partnerships.
General costs per participant:
1. Registration fees: $98.99
2. Total cost per day at about $274 x 3 days = $822 (dinner not included)
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ADDC will not cover guests’ travel expenses (hotel, food, and transportation).
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ADDC will provide supporting documents pertaining to the event however, ADDC does
not guarantee a visa. Those who register may apply for their travel visa but visa decision
is solemnly the discretion of the US Consular