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Welcome to ICON SUMMIT 2024, a premier, invite-only event that gathers top leaders, influencers, decision-makers, and officials from the creative industries, investment community, policy, government, and professional sectors. This summit focuses on fostering strategic partnerships, driving innovation, and advancing Africa's global impact. Join us as elite leaders and influencers collaborate to implement transformative strategies for growth and development in Africa and the Diaspora.
ICONSUMMIT 2024 EVENT OVERVIEW
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SUMMIT
PANEL DISCUSSIONS
Engage in a full day of keynote speeches, fireside chats, and panels covering our focus areas, featuring industry leaders and experts.
FIRESIDE CHATS
Engage in a full day of keynote speeches, fireside chats, and panels covering our focus areas, featuring industry leaders and experts.
DEAL ROOMS
Engage in a full day of keynote speeches, fireside chats, and panels covering our focus areas, featuring industry leaders and experts.
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OPENING CEREMONY
27 September 2024
Event Time
6pm - 9pm
Location
Southern Guild Art Gallery 747 N Western Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90029
Dress code
Cocktail Attire or African Attire
Excited to kick off ICON Summit with our opening reception at the Southern Guild Art Gallery. Enjoy a night of amazing art from the continent and an open bar courtesy our friends from Crown Royal. (Drink Responsibly 21+). This event is invite only!
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ICON SUMMIT
28 September 2024
Event Time
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Location
Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills, Ca 9850 Wilshire Blvd, Beverly Hills, CA 90210
Dress code
Business Formal
Excited to kick off ICON Summit with our opening reception at the Southern Guild Art Gallery. Enjoy a night of amazing art from the continent and an open bar courtesy our friends from Crown Royal. (Drink Responsibly 21+). This event is invite only!
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Breakfast/Registration
10:30 AM - 10:45 AM
Welcome (Host)
10:45 AM - 11:30 AM
Artificial Intelligence and the Black Community (General)
10:45 AM - 11:30 AM
From Pitch to Partnerships: Winning Strategies for Aligning with Global Brands
11:45 AM - 12:30 PM
Harnessing the Potential of Africa’s Talent & Creativity
11:45 AM - 12:30 PM
The Business of Sports: Building Sustainable Models in Africa and Beyond
12:45 PM - 1:30 PM
Harnessing the Potential of Africa’s Music
12:45 PM - 1:30 PM
Global Market Penetration: Strategies for African Led Enterprises
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
Lunch
2:30 PM - 3:00 PM
LA Olympics 2028: Accessing Business Opportunities Fireside Chat
3:15 PM - 4:00 PM
The Integration of Global Black Culture: Bridging the gap
3:15 PM - 4:00 PM
Investing in the Future of Africa
3:15 PM - 4:00 PM
The Integration of Global Black Culture: Bridging the gap
3:15 PM - 4:00 PM
Investing in the Future of Africa
4:00 PM - 4:15 PM
Networking Break
4:15 PM - 5:00 PM
The Future of African Film and Television: Trends and Opportunities
4:15 PM - 5:00 PM
Tourism Renaissance: Unleashing Africa Potential Panel
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Networking Break / Closing
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CLOSING PARTY
28 September 2024
Event Time
10pm - 2am
Location
The Revel Lounge 1710 N Las Palmas Ave Los Angeles, CA 90028 United States
Join us for an electrifying closing party at The Revel Lounge, featuring DJ Tunez, Jidenna, and Nana Kwabena (ChiefyChiefy). Celebrate with great music and vibes as we wrap up the event in unforgettable style! Dj Tunez, Jidenna + Nana Kwabena (ChiefyChiefy).
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Time
Room A
Room C
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Breakfast/ Registration
Breakfast/ Registration
10:30 AM - 10:45 AM
Welcome (Host)
10:45 AM - 11:30 AM
Artificial Intelligence and the Black Community (General)
Speakers:
- Manny Ojobaro - Finance Director - Geo Expansion & Global Strategic Pursuits, Google
- Anthony Kelani - CTO, Mursion
- Phil Quist - Music and Emerging Tech Agent, CAA
- Tolu Ayeni - Strategic Partner Manager - Music Partnerships, Meta (Moderator)
From Pitch to Partnerships: Winning Strategies for Aligning with Global Brands
Speakers:
- Vivian Odior - Global Head of Marketing, Whatsapp
- Eli Kumekpor - CEO, Mitchell and Ness
- Angelica Nwandu - CEO, The Shade Room
- Sope Ogunyemi - Marketing and Sponsorships Advisor, Amplify Africa (Moderator)
11:30 AM - 11:45 AM
Break
Break
11:45 AM - 12:30 PM
Harnessing the Potential of Africa’s Talent & Creativity
Speakers:
- Elsa Majimbo - Influencer
- Harmony Samuels - Grammy Award Nominated Producer
- Kokie Imasogie - Partner, Objectively Good Media (Moderator)
The Business of Sports: Building Sustainable Models in Africa and Beyond
Speakers:
- Tj Adeshola - Operating Partner, Arctos
- David Koné - Agent, Basketball, William Morris Endeavor (WME)
- Sandrine Nzeukou - Founder and CEO, Playbook (Moderator)
12:30 PM - 12:45 PM
Break
Break
12:45 PM - 1:30 PM
Harnessing the Potential of Africa’s Music
Speakers:
- Joe Harris - Music Agent, Creative Artists Agency
- Juju McMclean - Director of A&R, UnitedMasters
- Emanuel Okusanya - Music Editor, Ebony Magazine (Moderator)
Global Market Penetration: Strategies for African Led Enterprises
Speakers:
- May Odiakosa - CEO, Star Beer
- Shaka Karuiki - CO-CEO Kuramo Capital
- Afua Osei - Director, Strategic Partnerships, Foreign Policy (Moderator)
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
Lunch
Lunch
2:30 PM - 3:00 PM
LA Olympics 2028: Accessing Business Opportunities Fireside Chat
Speakers:
- Keynote - Erin Bromaghim - Deputy Mayor, City of LA
- Mary Omatiga - Journalist, NBC (Moderator)
2:30 PM - 3:00 PM
3:00 PM - 3:15 PM
Break
Break
3:15 PM - 4:00 PM
The Integration of Global Black Culture: Bridging the gap
Speakers:
- Princess Sarah Culberson
- Ukeme Awakessien Jeter - 1st Black Mayor & Council President, City of Upper Arlington
- Juliet Udeochu - VP Community, Chase Bank
- Debbie Alamrew - Project Manager, Six Degrees Creative (Moderator)
Investing in the Future of Africa
Speakers:
- Marlon Nichols - Co-Founder and Managing General Partner, MaC Venture Capital
- Olivia Griffian - Chief of Staff to Serena Williams, Serena Ventures
- Paul Ansah - Partner | Africa Practice Lead, Albright Stonebridge Group
- Nnamdi Iwu - Vice President of Government Affairs, AMERICAN INVESTMENT COUNCIL (Moderator)
4:00 PM - 4:15 PM
Networking Break
Networking Break
4:15 PM - 5:00 PM
The Future of African Film and Television: Trends and Opportunities
Speakers:
- Kene Okwuosa - Group Chief Executive, Film One
- Mohammed Kheir - Co-Founder, Objectively Good Media
- Chika Chukudebelu - Senior Vice President, Development FX
- Sidnee Michelle Douyon - Senior Digital Editor, Black Enterprise Magazine (Moderator)
Tourism Renaissance: Unleashing Africa Potential Panel
Speakers:
- Alexander Ezenagu, PhD - Founder, Sapient Consulting Group Limited & Raha Creative Kenya Limited.
- Vidette Adjorlolo - Founder, Sorted Chale
- Denim Richard - Founder/CEO, Opulent Entertainment Group
- Nneoma Okorie - Digital Influencer (Moderator)
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Networking Break/ Closing
Networking Break/ Closing
