Beyond Strategy – Driving Canada-Africa Impact

Africa Day 2025

Lectures & workshops
Networking
Young Alumni
A vibrant event poster with bold text announcing 'Africa Day 2025' at the top. The words 'ONE' and 'African Studies Centre' appear above the 'UNIVERSITY OF TORONTO' logo. The central focus is the large, stylized title 'AFRICA  DAY 2025,' with the tagline 'BEYOND STRATEGY: DRIVING CANADA-AFRICA IMPACT' below. The text 'SAVE THE DATE' is highlighted, followed by the event dates 'MAY 23-24' and location: 'SCHWARTZ REISMAN INNOVATION CAMPUS, UNIVERSITY OF TORONTO.'

Day 1: The Strategic Impact Forum
Friday, May 23 | 4:00–7:00 PM |108 College St., University of Toronto

  • The Strategic Imperative – Why Africa Matters for Canada’s Future

  • A Forward-Looking Canada – Leadership & Policy Priorities to Drive Implementation

  • Spotlight: Africa Impact Awards – celebrating transformational leaders in the African community


Day 2: Entrepreneurial Impact & Community Engagement
Saturday, May 24 | 11:00 AM–5:00 PM | 108 College St., University of Toronto

  • The Power of the Diaspora – Influence, Integration & Economic Mobility

  • Entrepreneurship as a Catalyst – Building Trade & Investment Bridges

  • Breakout Sessions: Real conversations. Real solutions.


Have questions about this event?

Contact Marieme Lo, African Studies Director at director.afr@utoronto.ca

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