august, 2019
05aug(aug 5)10:00 am11(aug 11)5:00 pm
Event Details
THE HACSA SUMMIT 2019; 400 YEARS ON Legacy, Communities, Innovation
Under the patronage of UNESCO, within the context of the United Nations International Decade for People of African Descent (2015-2024) and Ghana’s National ‘Year of Return’, The Heritage and Cultural Society of Africa is organising its flagship Summit to bring together Heads of State, opinion leaders, practitioners, academics and participants from Africa and the diaspora to have open and meaningful debate on the 400 Year Legacy of the Trans-Atlantic Trade in Enslaved African People, to link, reunite and reconcile affected communities and share examples of Innovation and creative strategies to overcome its debilitating and persisting effects. Our partners include the University of Ghana, University of Oxford Africa Society, The All Africa Students Union and The Africa America Institute.
The HACSA Summit 2019 will include:
- Keynote Speakers
- Panel Discussions
- Academic Presentations
- A Girls Can Code Workshop
- An Innovation, Trade and Investment Exposition
- The 400 Year On Exhibition
- A Film Screening
- A Remembrance and Candlelight Vigil
- A Gala Dinner Dance, Fashion Show and Music Concert
- Guided Tours of key Heritage Sites in Ghana
For more information go to our website athttps://thehacsa.org/event/the-hacsa-summit-400-years-on/ orEmail: info@thehacsa.org.
VIDEOS
NEWS REPORTS
SOCIAL MEDIA
Dr John Kani was outstanding in both movies. We’re pleased you met him, where else but the #2019HACSASummit. The only summit that connects #Communities from #Diaspora and the #African continent. #YearOfReturn #HACSA https://t.co/Rer9zavtut
— Heritage and Cultural Society of Africa (@TheHACSA) August 7, 2019
A moment of sharing experiences about the division between Africans and African-Americans. #YearOfReturn #2019HACSASummit #HACSA #Legacies #Communities #Innovation #400YearsOn #KempinskiHotel pic.twitter.com/q4I5CGJQe3
— Heritage and Cultural Society of Africa (@TheHACSA) August 8, 2019
Yesterday’s exhibition was marvelous with the Honorable Minister of Tourism in attendance. Also in attendance was Ambassador Svanikier together with some dignitaries. About 5000 Relics discovered were on display. #YearOfReturn #Legacies #Innovation #Community #2019HACSASummit pic.twitter.com/Gf2WFM3m2F
— Heritage and Cultural Society of Africa (@TheHACSA) August 7, 2019
Organizer
The Heritage and Cultural Society of Africa (HACSA) 16 George Terrace, Peach Avenue, East Legon, P.O. Box 10634 CT, Accra, Ghana Phone: +233 (0) 505008002