The Afro-global future is a force on the rise.
October 18–20, 2026 — three days of talks, connections and business opportunities, in Montreal.
01 — Open
Sunday
October 18 · Opening day
Æfrotopia Awards
Celebrating the pioneers of innovation, by invitation.
Welcome & networking
Doors open and registration.
Keynote
Official opening address of the forum.
Power Panel
Major economic issues, executives & decision-makers.
AfroMixer
Exclusive networking evening.
02 — Build
Monday
October 19 · Builders & vision
Keynote
Panel with Black leaders of international standing.
Strategic conversations
Dialogue & partnerships between international leaders.
Power Panel
Major economic issues, executives & decision-makers.
Synergy Evening
Signature evening, immersive experience.
03 — Thrive
Tuesday
October 20 · Prosperity & closing
Keynote
Panel with Black leaders of international standing.
Strategic conversations
Dialogue & partnerships between international leaders.
Impact solution pitches
Entrepreneurs & innovators in front of investors.
Power Panel
Major economic issues, executives & decision-makers.
Closing ceremony
The Montreal Declaration 2026.
AfroMixer
Closing evening.
Ongoing
all 3 days, in parallel
Activities to go deeper, connect and grow.
Intensive business schools
Start-up, growth, leadership, investment.
Economic innovation labs
Pragmatic solutions with real impact.
Lunch & Learn · Clinic · Investment hub
Learning, diagnostics, matchmaking.
Networking & global partnership spaces
Meetings and lasting partnerships.
Preliminary programme — activities and schedule are subject to change.