Africon 2023 Music & Culture Conference LA

Amplify Africa presents the second annual AFRICON 2023 Music & Culture conference! Where conference meets culture- featuring interactive panels, a music festival, our annual Afroball Gala, afterparties with PVO and Afrochella and so much more! Get ready to immerse yourself in entertainment, innovation, and education from the global Black Diaspora.  Come connect with amazing black-owned businesses and network with those attending from other countries! So, pull up, grab your crew, get your tickets, and join us at the largest Diaspora-focused conference of the year May 25th - 28th, 2023! Visit us at www.africon.global for more information.

AFRICON 2022 Recap: https://youtu.be/xmBqkgNMlKw

Schedule:

May 24 - WEDNESDAY (OPTIONAL)

Welcome Day & Registration

MAY 25 - THURSDAY

9am - 5pm: Conference Day 1

The conference officially begins with a day of thought-provoking panels centered around entertainment & culture, leadership & advocacy, and business & tech.

7pm - 10pm: AFRICA DAY RECEPTION (Gold & Conference Plus Tickets Only)

Africa Day is observed annually to commemorate the founding of the Organization of African Unity (OAU) which was created on May 25, 1963. In honor of this day we will be kicking off AFRICON evening events with the 60th Anniversary of Africa Day celebration.

10pm - 2am: After Parties curated by our entertainment partners and hosted at venues around Los Angeles (full list of events can be found on our website)

May 26 - FRIDAY

9am - 3pm: Conference Day 2

More thought-provoking panels centered around entertainment & culture, leadership & advocacy, and business & tech. We also have a pitch competition taking place.

7pm - 10pm: Afro Ball Gala (Gold & VIP Tickets Only)

This day consists of more compelling panel conversations and our highly anticipated Afro Ball Gala. The Afro Ball Gala, hosted by Amplify Africa, is an African fashion conscious, philanthropic event which celebrates individuals who are amplifying Africa and the diaspora by excelling within their respective professional and creative fields.

10pm - 2am: After Parties curated by our entertainment partners and hosted at venues around Los Angeles (full list of events can be found on our website)

May 27 - SATURDAY

11am - 2pm - COMMUNITY BRUNCH (Hosted by different community partners)

1pm - 2am - Day and Night After Parties curated by our entertainment partners and hosted at venues around Los Angeles (full list of events can be found on our website)

May 28 - SUNDAY

5pm - 10pm: MUSIC STAGE with Nigerian Afro-Fusion artist; ASAKE

Celebrate the last day of the conference with some amazing music acts from the Continent and Diaspora.

10pm - 2am: After Parties curated by our entertainment partners and hosted at venues around Los Angeles (full list of events can be found on our website)

*** TICKETS ARE NON-REFUNDABLE ***