Friends of Africa Economic Summit 2021 (11th Edition)

Casa Foundation is excited to host the annual Friends of Africa (FOA2021) Economic Summit. We look forward to welcoming a global community of influencers to FOA.

The global pandemic has had devastating effects worldwide. The impact of the pandemic in Africa has been challenging, with increased strains on local institutions and economies. african Development Bank (AfDB) projects a contraction of growth, that could lead to GDP losses of $300.5 billion and $288.7 billion in Africa by end of 2021.

Due to the pandemic and social distancing, the 11th annual FOA Summit will be organized as a Hybrid experience from October 1-3, 2021. Live viewing will be available for Registered delegates from outside Canada as well. The 3rd of October session is a Private Dinner session with VIPs.

Friends of Africa (FOA)

FOA is a Global platform that promotes economic and business development opportunities in emerging markets and connects startup businesses in the Diaspora to pitch their ideas to investors and partners.

What should I Expect at FOA Summit ?

Delegates:

*FOA: Where Ideas meet Opportunities.

Rules apply.

Images from: Casa Foundation-FOA 2017, FOA 2018

• Hon Suze Morrisson, Canadian Parliament addresses Delegates at FOA opening .
• FOA 2018 CEO Forum: with Hon Boye Oyewunmi- Ondo State Government, Nigeria
• FOA 2017 African Forum: Nate Lowbeer-Lewis, MD, CPCS, Uganda; Arc. Olusola Oyelade, Principal, Casa Architects & Designs, Nigeria.

The Honorable Doug Ford

Premier, Government of Ontario, Canada addresses Delegates to FOA 2020

Full Video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VhLhjlgRfCk&t=1126s

• Pic 1: FOA Team with Hon Navin Chandaria- Hon Consul General of Kenya.
• Pic 2: Startup Businesses @FOA 2017 Pitch Masters Candidates with Marlon Yarde, President of Barbados Stock Exchange and
• Julia Deans, President/ CEO of Futurpreneur, Canada
• FOA Pitch Presentation

FOA 2014 Keynotes

• Hon Elvis Afriyie-Ankrah: Minister of Presdency, Republic of Ghana
• Arc Olusola Oyelade: Chair, Casa Foundation
• Hon Han Dong: Member of Parliament and Min. of Univ. Traning, & Colleges, ON Canada at FOA 2014

Watch FOA 2018- Market Place

FOA 2018: Post Conference Meetings with Public sector-Government of Canada and Nigeria

• Hon Monte McNaughton, Minister of Infrastructure welcomes
• Dr. Olutoyin Oyelade- representing CasaFoundation Board, and Government of Ondo State delegation led by
• His Excellency, Governor Rotimi Akeredolu.
• AfroCanadian Business Innovators @FOA MarketPlace.

FOA 2019- In Picture below:

• H.E Ambassador of Morroco in Canada: Madam Souriya Otmani
• Prof. Wendy Cukier- VP/ Director Diversity Institute @ Ryerson University, Canada
• Dr. Olutoyin Oyelade- President, Casa Foundation
• Hon Boye Oyewunmi- Special Adviser to Government of Ondo, Nigeria; Ondo Investments
• The Hon Jean Augustine: 1st Black MP/ Federal Minister, Canada
• The Hon Suze Morrison- Member of Parliament, Canada
• The Hon Faisal Ahmed- Member of Parliament, Canada
• Hon Hamid Hamdoucci- Special Adviser to the Kingdom of Morrocco,
• President/CEO MABI- Canada and Morroco
• Private Sector CEOs and Businesses.

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FOA 2019- Summary Video

FOA 2020-Summary Video (Below with Hon Doug Ford- Premier of Ontario)