Seminar Workshop
Cali, Colombia | May 15–16, 2025
Presented by Cámara de Empresarios Afro & e-LEADS – Emerging Leadership & Diplomacy
Strengthening Global Networks | Advancing Inclusive Growth | Empowering Afrodescendant Innovation
Afrodescendant populations in Colombia have historically been concentrated along the Pacific and Caribbean coasts. Despite their contributions to national culture and commerce, these communities face structural inequities in access to infrastructure, education, healthcare, and capital. These challenges are particularly acute in departments such as Chocó, Valle del Cauca, and Nariño, where economic mobility has long been constrained.
To address these disparities and unlock untapped economic potential, the Afro Business Chamber was founded in 2023 as a vehicle for enterprise-led development across Western and Northern Colombia. Since its launch, the Chamber has convened a series of strategic engagements—locally in Cali and Bogotá, regionally in Chocó, and internationally in Atlanta, GA—to foster transnational business relationships and scale high-impact entrepreneurship.
In 2025, the Chamber will host its most ambitious convening to date:
- Strengthen the structural and organizational capacity of Afro-Colombian entrepreneurs
- Promote scalable private sector development and regional economic integration
- Facilitate cross-border partnerships with African-American business leaders
- Advance commercial diplomacy and investment in emerging industries
- Provide policy-relevant insights for inclusive growth and public-private engagement
The 1st International Business Seminar for Afro Entrepreneurs, an executive-level forum designed to accelerate cross-border collaboration and elevate Afrodescendant innovation throughout the Americas.
Seminar Objectives
Participant Profile
This invitation-only event will bring together 100 Afrodescendant entrepreneurs from Colombia and the United States, alongside a select group of legal professionals, business executives, policymakers, financiers, and media executives. Programming will include executive panels, investor roundtables, and sector-specific workshops—all curated to foster deep collaboration, investment-readiness, and long-term impact across borders.
Sponsorship & Media Partnership Opportunities
We invite visionary brands, institutions, and platforms to partner with us in shaping this historic convening. Sponsorship opportunities include speaking engagements, high-visibility branding, access to curated B2B sessions, and post-event editorial coverage. Media partners will have exclusive access to thought leaders, interviews, and behind-the-scenes content to amplify narratives of Afrodescendant excellence and global entrepreneurship.
To explore sponsorship or media partnership opportunities, please contact:
Email: director@camaraafro.com
Logistics & Registration
A detailed agenda will be shared with confirmed participants.
To express interest or request additional information, please contact:
Email: director@camaraafro.com
Phone: +1 (202) 913-7419
