Mandela Washington Fellowship Summit
July 29-31, 2024
By Invitation Only
At the conclusion of the Leadership Institutes, all Fellows participate in the annual Mandela Washington Fellowship Summit, where Fellows, guests from U.S. Government agencies, and representatives of businesses and organizations with interest in Africa engage in high-level sessions and workshops. This culminating event is an opportunity for Fellows to build the foundations of long-term partnerships with U.S. professionals and each other and make plans to continue their leadership journey after their Fellowship.
The 2024 Summit included:
- U.S. Government Engagement | Speakers from various U.S. Government agencies engaged the Fellows on key policy and economic issues and made plans for future collaboration.
- Partnership Expo | Representatives from the U.S. Government, private sector, and civil society showcased their work in Africa and explored opportunities for future collaboration with the Fellows.
- Ignite Talks | Selected 2024 Fellows presented three- to five-minute Ignite Talks during the Summit. Ignite Talks provide a platform for Fellows to share the work they are doing or plan to do after their Fellowships or to share their thoughts on an issue of importance to them. Watch the 2024 Ignite Talks.
- 2024 Leadership Impact Award | 2019 Fellowship Alumnus Dr. Joel Duah Afi from Ghana was announced as the 2024 Leadership Impact Award winner.