The Afro-global future is a force on the rise.
October 18–19, 2026 — two days of talks, connections and business opportunities, in Montreal.
01 — Open
Sunday
October 18 · Opening day
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 & closing
Æfrotopia Awards
Awards ceremony, celebrating the pioneers of innovation.
Keynote
Panel with Black leaders of international standing.
Strategic conversations
Dialogue & partnerships between international leaders.
Power Panel
Major economic issues, executives & decision-makers.
Closing ceremony
The Montreal Declaration 2026.
Synergy Evening
Signature evening, immersive experience.
Ongoing
both 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.