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EVENTS
Where the community meets.
Our signature events bring African and Black diaspora founders, professionals and partners into the same room, because the right room changes what is possible.
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Coming Summer 2027
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Our signature events
Three ways to find your people.
01LIFT Business Summit
Our flagship business summit, held every year since 2024. Founders, professionals, partners and government representatives in one room.
Explore the series ↗02Founders Breakfast
An intimate morning roundtable where founders trade real challenges, real wins and real introductions over breakfast. Small by design, so every voice is heard.
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03Marketplace Pop-Up
A place to discover businesses, meet the founders behind them and connect with the FilAfrik community.
Explore the series ↗Past events.
5 events
Past event
LIFT 3.0: Beyond the Hustle
Building Businesses that Outlast Us
August 8, 2026London, Ontario
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Past event
LIFT 2.0: The Power of Diaspora Networks
Building Bridges, Creating Legacies
August 16, 2025London, Ontario
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