Summit

THE SUMMIT

This premier, invite-only event brings together an exclusive gathering of top leaders, influential decision-makers, and key stakeholders from the creative industries, investment community, policy landscape, and technology sectors. Designed as a high-level convening, the event serves as a catalyst for meaningful dialogue, collaboration, and strategic partnerships.

With a strong emphasis on innovation and economic growth, this gatheringaims to drive Africa’s global impact by unlocking new opportunities, scalingtransformative initiatives, and bridging gaps between industries. It provides aunique platform for exploring emerging trends, addressing key challenges,and identifying investment prospects that can propel sustainable development.

23 – 25 MAY 2025
LOS ANGELES, CA

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PAST SPEAKERS

tolu ayini

music partnership @instagram

tj adeshola

operating parnter @arctos

emanuel okusanya

music editor @ebony media

harmony samuels

cto @mursion

anthony kelani

music producer

vivian odior

head of marketing @whatsapp

kene okwuosa

ceo @filmhouse group

ibrahim sagna

chairman @silverbacks holding

RECAP VIDEO

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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

THE SUMMIT

PAST SPEAKERS

RECAP VIDEO

SUMMIT

PANEL DISCUSSIONS

FIRESIDE CHATS

DEAL ROOMS

CLOSING PARTY

28 September 2024

CLOSING PARTY

SPECIAL EVENTS

Reception with Mayor Karen Bass at the Getty Residence. September 27, 4 pm - 7 pm

OPENING CEREMONY

27 September 2024

Event Time

Location

Dress code

ICON SUMMIT

28 September 2024

Event Time

Location

Dress code

10:00 AM - 10:30 AM

10:30 AM - 10:45 AM

10:45 AM - 11:30 AM

10:45 AM - 11:30 AM

11:45 AM - 12:30 PM

11:45 AM - 12:30 PM

12:45 PM - 1:30 PM

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1:30 PM - 2:30 PM

2:30 PM - 3:00 PM

3:15 PM - 4:00 PM

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3:15 PM - 4:00 PM

4:00 PM - 4:15 PM

4:15 PM - 5:00 PM

4:15 PM - 5:00 PM

5:00 PM - 6:00 PM

CLOSING PARTY

28 September 2024

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