Afrifuture Takes a Pause, but the Impact Soars at G7 2025
This year, instead of our annual Afrifuture Summit, Afrifursa is seizing a once-in-seven-years opportunity to host a transformative G7 side event in Calgary. Join us to amplify the Canadian-African diaspora’s voice on the global stage.
Driving Investment, Innovation, and Global Impact
VIP Reception comprising a Keynote Speaker and Panel Discussion
Patricia A. Whelan Performance Hall
Calgary Central Library, Calgary, Alberta, CA
Africa at the G7: A Historic Moment for Canada-Africa Collaboration
In June 2025, as Canada hosts the G7 Summit, Afrifursa presents a landmark event in Calgary, Alberta. Africa at the G7: Driving Investment, Innovation and Global Impact is more than a gathering—it’s a bold platform to strengthen Canada-Africa ties through innovation, policy, and diaspora leadership.
Expect an exclusive VIP reception with high-level dialogues on sustainable financing, opportunities for collaboration between Canada-Africa, unlocking diaspora funding patheways, and an exploration of how the Diaspora can lead the future nexus of Canda-Africa. This invite-only event aims to shape global agendas, drive investments, and forge lasting partnerships.
Meet the Visionary Leading the Conversations
Sola Yomi-Ajayi
Executive Director & CEO International, United Bank of Africa
With a history of over 7 decades and operations in 20 countries, United Bank for Africa (UBA) is one of the leading and most recognised banks to originate from Africa. Ms. Sola is responsible for strategy formulation and oversight for UBA Group’s International business operations in America, Grand Cayman Islands, UK, France, and Dubai-DIFC.
Driving Transformative Impact
Shape Global Policy
Engage 5+ G7 representatives to embed Canada-Africa priorities, delivering 3+ policy recommendations and securing a public commitment to the Canada-Africa Strategy.
Empower the Diaspora
Mobilize 80+ diaspora leaders to channel remittances into sustainable projects through an exploration of diaspora funding models, sustainable financing, fintech, and key opportunities of collaboration between Canada-Africa.
Catalyze partnerships
Facilitate curated matchmaking and support business partnerships with exclusive opportunities for networking and dialogue.
From Afrifuture to G7: Our Legacy of Impact
Since 2021, Afrifursa’s Afrifuture Summit has united 1,200+ leaders from 40+ countries, shaping Canada-Africa policy. Past events featured luminaries like Ndidi Nwuneli (Global CEO, ONE Campaign) and partnerships with the University of Toronto and Grand Challenges Canada. While Afrifuture pauses in 2025, the Africa at the G7 event builds on that legacy, elevating the Canadian-African diaspora’s voice at a global summit that happens only once every seven years in Canada. Join us to continue the journey of connection, innovation, and progress.
A Once-in-Seven-Year Opportunity
The G7 Summit, hosted by Canada only once every seven years, is a pivotal moment to elevate the Canadian-African diaspora’s influence. With Africa’s economies growing at 4% annually and its workforce set to power 1 in 5 global jobs by 2050 (IMF), now is the time to act. This event aligns with Canada’s Africa Strategy, offering a rare chance to shape policies, unlock investments, and amplify our community’s legacy on the world stage. While Afrifuture takes a pause in 2025, we’re channeling our energy into this high-impact gathering to redefine Canada-Africa relations.
The Minds Behind the Movement
TAPFUMA MUSEWE
Executive Director at Afrifursa
JACQUELINE MUSABENDE
Board of Governors at Mount Royal University
SHANE M. JAFFER
Lecturer at Bissett School of Business, Mount Royal University
JAYNAIN PANCHAL
Chief of Staff at Afrifursa
MAGNUS KPAKOL
Chairman & CEO at Economic Growth and Development Center
MINERVA SADDLER GRAY
Founder at Kuinua Consulting
FRANK F. COTAE
Associate Professor at Mount Royal University
Be Part of This Exclusive Event
Africa at the G7 is an invite-only gathering for those shaping Canada-Africa relations. If you’re a policymaker, investor, diaspora leader, or innovator, we’d love to consider you. Email our team to express interest and learn more about securing your invitation.
Stay in the Loop
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