Workshop and dinner at the intersection of Afrobeats, African Food, African Art, African History, African Tech, and African Futures.
Tickets:
Atila House - AfroFuture · Luma
Day 1 Agenda - Friday, June 23
| Time |
Activity |
| 6-7 |
Mix and Mingle |
| 7-7:15 |
Introductions and Icebreakers |
| 7:15-8:30 |
Lightning Talks |
- What is AfroFuture - Tomiwa, Atila
- Afropolitan’s Tech-Enabled Network State for Africans - Afropolitan
- Stories of Cool African Startups and Entrepreneurs - Alicia TJ, Black Students of Laziridis
- Making AI Global with Universal Training Data on African Languages - Goz and Mariam, Laurier Black Student’s Association x Waterloo Data Science Club
- Applications of Blockchain in Africa - Waterloo Blockchain Club
- Combining Natural African Medicine and Biotech - Teju Obisesan, Western Black and African Student’s Association |
| 8:30-9:30 | Refreshments and Snacks |
Day 2 Agenda - Saturday, June 24
| Time |
Activity |
| 6-7 |
Mix and Mingle |
| 7-7:15 |
7-7:10 - Introductions and Icebreakers |
| 7:15-8:30 |
Lightning Talks |
- Afropolitan: A Network State for African Abundance - Afropolitan
- Afropolitan x Near - AfroFuturism Hackathon : Building the Future of Africa
- Return to Eden: Western ASA Culture Show Case Study - Tumi, Western African Student’s Association
- Yimuka: Waterloo ASA Culture Show Case Study - Anthea, Waterloo African Student’s Association
- Community Building for Africans in Diaspora - Folu, Potter’s House Royals |
| 8:30-9:30 | Dinner |
‘Return to Eden’ to mark the comeback of African Students’ Association’s Culture Showcase
UW NSBE on Instagram: "🚨Mark your calendars for February 11th!!!!🚨 TRACES 2023 is ready‼️A vibrant evening bringing the best of African and Black culture to Waterloo through artistic performances such as dances,poetry, singing and for the first time a movie!!!! Tickets are selling out quickly so head to @_uwasa’s bio to get a ticket so you don’t miss out!"
