8:15 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.
Registration & Welcome
PHASE I – RECLAIM
This phase grounds the Summit in African knowledge systems, philosophies, and histories, establishing a shared intellectual and cultural foundation for the day.
9:00 am–12:30 pm
- Welcome Address
- Keynote Address
- Coffee Break (10:15 am)
- Spoken Word Performance
- Panel Discussion: African Knowledge Systems in a Global World)
12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Lunch
PHASE II – APPLY
This phase demonstrates how African knowledge systems are actively informing solutions to today's real-world challenges.
1:30 pm – 3:40 pm
- Panel Discussion: What Makes Youth-Led Solutions Truly African?
- Panel Discussion: Indigenous Knowledge as a Tool for Modern African Healthcare
- Reflections & Restoration Activities
PHASE III – IMAGINE
This phase positions youth as architects of the future and imagines global systems shaped by African knowledge and leadership.
3:40 pm – 5:00 pm
- Keynote Address
- Sankofa Challenge – Announcement of Winners & Awards
- Closing Remarks
5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Networking Cocktail