Ideas worth advancing
Focused discussion on enterprise, capital, technology, leadership, development, diaspora engagement, jobs, institutions, and community impact.
African Coalitionfor Development
A Pan-African Ideas, Investment & Impact Forum
Africa Forward Monthly
A focused monthly forum connecting Africans and the global diaspora around ideas, opportunity, partnership, and practical action. Join us virtually every third Saturday for a focused 90-minute forum, with selected in-person experiences announced separately.
Every 3rd Saturday of the Month
Virtual Every Month
11:00 AM–12:30 PM ET
Occasional In-Person Editions
About Africa Forward Monthly
A recurring forum for people serious about Africa’s future.
Africa Forward Monthly is an initiative of the African Coalition for Development that turns one-time conversations into an ongoing community. Every month, participants meet to exchange insight, surface opportunities, strengthen relationships, and identify practical next steps.
People worth knowing
A cross-sector community of founders, investors, professionals, nonprofit leaders, public-sector voices, academics, media, and emerging leaders.
Action worth following
Introductions, opportunities, commitments, and collaborations that can continue after the session instead of ending when the call does.
Our Monthly Promise
One Pan-African conversation. One practical solution. One commitment to action.
Inside the 90 Minutes
Ninety focused minutes designed to move the conversation forward.
Each monthly session follows a disciplined 90-minute format. The goal is not to cover everything. It is to focus attention, create useful connections, and leave participants with a clear reason to continue the work.
10 min
Context
Frame the month’s issue, opportunity, or challenge.
30 min
Core Conversation
Hear practical perspectives from invited leaders, practitioners, and builders.
15 min
Community Exchange
Questions, perspectives, introductions, and relevant opportunities from the room.
5 min
Action Close
Capture next steps, useful connections, and what happens after the session.
Who Should Join
Who belongs in the room?
Founders & Business Leaders
Builders creating companies, jobs, services, and market opportunities across Africa and the diaspora.
Investors & Corporate Leaders
Decision-makers exploring investment, partnerships, market access, innovation, and sustainable growth.
Government & Diplomacy
Public-sector, diplomatic, and institutional voices contributing policy insight and cross-border perspective.
Nonprofits & Development Organizations
Organizations delivering work in education, health, agriculture, youth, community development, and related fields.
Students & Emerging Leaders
Next-generation leaders looking for knowledge, access, relationships, and meaningful ways to contribute.
Media, Culture & Community Voices
Journalists, creators, academics, advocates, faith leaders, and storytellers shaping how Africa is understood.
Africa Forward Monthly
Join the community
Complete the form below to receive access details and updates for future sessions.
Corporate & Institutional Sponsorship
Sponsor an in-person experience—or sponsor a session.
Africa Forward Monthly is virtual by design. Selected editions can become in-person experiences when the right corporate, institutional, or community partner helps make the room possible.
Organizations in New York, Toronto, Canada, and other strategic cities may support a full in-person gathering, align with a specific monthly session, host the event, or contribute useful in-kind resources.
In-Person Experience Sponsor
Support venue, hospitality, production, networking, and participant experience for a selected edition.
Session Sponsor
Support a specific monthly conversation aligned with your organization’s priorities or areas of expertise.
Host Partner
Provide a professional space or help convene the Africa Forward community in your city.
In-Kind Partner
Contribute technology, catering, media production, transportation, or another relevant resource.
Interested in sponsoring, hosting, or supporting a session?
Contact the African Coalition for Development and tell us how your organization would like to participate.
Your Seat in the Conversation
Stay connected to the people, ideas, and opportunities moving Africa forward.
Join the monthly forum, contribute your perspective, and return each month with a stronger network and clearer next steps.