Africa - Canada Strategic Dialogue & Next‑Generation Cooperation Forum
Shaping the Future of Africa–Canada Strategic Relations
About the Forum
The ACFR Africa–Canada Next‑Generation Cooperation Forum is the premier annual platform dedicated to shaping the future of Africa–Canada relations through next‑generation leadership, innovation‑driven cooperation, and forward‑looking diplomacy. Anchored within the global architecture of the African Council on Foreign Relations (ACFR), the Forum institutionalizes a new era of partnership between Africa and Canada—one defined by strategic foresight, shared opportunity, and the emergence of a new generation of leaders, thinkers, and innovators.
Positioned as the North American pillar of ACFR’s global convening ecosystem, the Forum brings together heads of mission, senior policymakers, private‑sector executives, scholars, innovators, and diaspora leaders to advance a long‑term, future‑oriented agenda for Africa–Canada cooperation.
What You Can Expect
The Forum typically includes:
High‑Level Public Sector Dialogue
Local Government Strategic Cooperation
Ambassadorial Roundtables
Africa–Canada Private Sector Engagement
African-Canadian Foundation & Next‑Generation Leadership Engagement
Each component is designed to generate actionable outcomes, institutional partnerships, and long‑term cooperation projects.
19-20 February 2026
Who Attend the Forum
■ Public Sector | Government
■ Private Sector | Corporate
■ Civil Society | Nonprofits
Institutions & Executive, Senior & Junior Leaders
Small, Medium & Large
Think Tanks, Nonprofits
Ministers, ambassadors, and senior government officials
Public sector economic development institutions
CEOs, investors, and private‑sector leaders
Innovators, entrepreneurs, and technology ecosystem builders
Scholars, policy experts, and think‑tank leaders
Youth leaders, women leaders, and civil‑society actors
African diaspora leaders and Canadian institutional partners
This multi‑stakeholder composition ensures that the Forum reflects the full spectrum of Africa–Canada cooperation.
Flagship Convening
Value Proposition
The ACFR Africa–Canada Next‑Generation Cooperation Forum delivers:
Strategic clarity on Africa–Canada priorities.
Institutional continuity through an annual, structured platform.
Policy influence through high‑level dialogue and expert engagement.
Economic opportunity through trade, investment, and innovation partnerships.
Leadership development through next‑generation programming.
Global impact through alignment on governance, peace, and multilateral reform.
19-20 February 2027
Sponsorship Opportunities
■ Premier Sponsor | Top Sponsor
■ Platinum Sponsor | Top Sponsor
■ Diamond | Top Sponsor
$100 000 +
$75 000 +
$50 000 +
Benefits include flagship branding, VIP access for senior representatives, a guaranteed plenary speaking role, and priority recognition across all ACFR Europe Program communications.
Platinum Sponsors receive premium branding, featured recognition during major sessions, executive‑level access for up to three representatives, and priority seating throughout the conference.
Sponsors receive elevated branding placement, recognition during key sessions, access for two representatives to select VIP engagements, and reserved seating throughout the conference.
There are also several other strategic sponsorship opportunities. Please contact us.
Our Speakers
Coming soon
Distinguished Voices Shaping the Future of Africa - Canada Relations
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