ACF Emerging & Future Generations 2026

Youth as Architects of Africa–Canada Futures

09 October 2026

The Conference

ACF Emerging & Future Generations 2026 is a flagship Africa–Canada convening designed to mobilize thousands of emerging leaders, youth-led institutions, policymakers, innovators, and development actors. The event strengthens Africa–Canada cooperation, accelerates youth leadership, and builds the generational momentum required to shape continental futures through 2040.

Theme: “Youth as architects of Africa–Canada futures”

ACF Emerging & Future Generations 2026 is a defining moment in Africa–Canada cooperation. By convening thousands of young leaders and institutions, the event establishes a generational movement that will shape development, governance, and innovation through 2040 and beyond.

Our purpose

The event aims to:

Empower emerging leaders with skills, networks, and strategic vision
Strengthen Africa–Canada cooperation through youth‑driven initiatives

Target Participants

Emerging leaders (18–45), youth organizations, universities, governments, foundations, corporations, diaspora communities, and policy actors.

Our 2026 Speakers

The ACF Emerging & Future Generations 2026 (ACF‑EFG 2026) convening brings together a curated group of visionaries, practitioners, diplomats, innovators, scholars, and civic leaders from Africa, Canada, and the global community. These speakers embody the spirit of continental leadership, generational momentum, and Africa–Canada cooperation.