DR. Barrow’s Speaking Engagements CALENDAR
June 2025
June 25 - 28, 2025
The meetings and associated activities begin with three days of seminars, engaging plenary sessions, parallel sessions, and side events. AAM2025 will culminate with the Annual General Meeting of Shareholders of the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank).
June 27, 2025
PEACE CONCERT & CONVERSATION “A MORE PERFECT UNION”. Lawrenceville – Georgia, US
The objective of this dialogue is to provide the world with a digital ecosystem where the concept of “If I were you” is the basis of a continuous conversation leading to mutual understanding, conflict resolution and quality of improvements.
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July 2025
July 10 - 12, 2025
HOPEAGE CONFERENCE 2025
Lagos, Nigeria
It is a bold and transformative three-day experience designed to ignite purpose, revive dreams, and empower the rising generation of visionary youth! Don’t miss this life-changing opportunity to align with purpose, sharpen your leadership, and upgrade your professional skills.
July 12, 2025
CHIKA FOUNDATION INC.
Inaugural launch of Chika Foundation Inc., a transformative nonprofit dedicated to improving women’s health in Africa. This powerful event will unveil our mission, core programs, and vision for the future—centered on maternal, reproductive, and mental health. Dr. Barrow will be the Keynote speaker with the topic: “Global Leadership & Diaspora Power: Advancing Women’s Health Through Strategic Collaboration”.
http://chikafoundationinc.org/
July 18 - 20, 2025
AFRICAN AMBASSADORS ECONOMIC FORUM.
Washington DC, US
As the world increasingly recognizes Africa’s potential for sustainable economic growth, the Africa Economic Ambassadors Forum is poised to be a pivotal event. This forum will bring together influential leaders and stakeholders to forge robust trade and investment partnerships, aligning with the African Union’s Agenda 2063.
https://aaeforum.org/
Brochure:
August 2025
August 2025
The Global Youth Power Summit, Abuja – August 12, 2025
The Global Youth Power Summit is a premier event hosted collaboratively by the Global Initiative for the Advancement of Africa (GIAA) and the 6th Region Chamber of Commerce, dedicated to empowering Africa’s youth to become catalysts of economic growth, innovation, and sustainable development.
This summit aims to create a vibrant platform for young entrepreneurs, innovators, and trade enthusiasts to connect, collaborate, and showcase their talents in a rapidly evolving global landscape.
Date: 12th August, 2025
Venue: Merit House, Maitama
Time: 9:00AM
To participate register using the link below:
https://giaafrica.org/event/gyps/
August 2025
NIGERIA – LAGOS
We are pleased to invite Dr. Melida Harris Barrow from Panama to participate in the HOPEAGE Conference 2025, which will be held virtual.
HOPEAGE CONFERENCE 2025 – Virtual Attendance Invitation
Please find the meeting details below:
🔗 Join via Link: https://meet.goto.com/537562565
📌 Access Code: 537-562-565
melidabarrow14@gmail.com
September 2025
September 25, 2025
This information is to let you know about a significant initiative being led by Dr. Melida Harris Barrow, President and Founder of the 6th Region Global Chamber of Commerce. Dr. Barrow is now actively facilitating connections between Africa and the indigenous peoples of the Americas.
This initiative is designed to foster robust collaborations across various sectors, including trade, investment, tourism, agribusiness, and innovation. The aim is to create mutually beneficial opportunities and strengthen relationships, ultimately leading to economic growth and cultural exchange. This development will open up new avenues for partnerships and sustainable economic growth.
The power of this initiative is working together.
Thank you for your attention to this vital initiative. We look forward to the positive impact it will bring.
September 25 - 26, 2025
October 2025
October 23, 2025
Canada will be the second stop in the 2025 summit journey. AIN, its members and collaborating partners, will participate in the Friends of Africa event in Toronto hosted by the Casa Foundation to deepen diaspora engagement and investment. This event seeks to improve bilateral trade volumes between Canada and Africa.
www.globalafricasummit.com
October 14 - 15, 2025
GLOBAL AFRICA SUMMIT.
Washington D.C., US
It is a program designed to connect industry leaders, investors, policymakers, and stakeholders from across the continent, African diaspora, North America, Latin America and the Caribbean. This transformative summit will be hosted across three countries: Ghana, the United States, and Canada, reinforcing Africa’s central role in the global economic dialogue and the power of Africa’s Diaspora to influence change and drive growth.
www.globalafricasummit.com
Brochure:
November 2025
November 13 - 15, 2025
This collaboration between 6THRGCC and the AD King Foundation promises to inspire and nurture the next generation of leaders, fostering an environment where young professionals can thrive and make a significant impact. This unique platform will engage, empower, and empower them, enabling them to drive positive change both locally and globally. This event will include panels, breakout sessions, and discussions on youth development, community service, team building, business-to-business and awards.
https://www.adkingfoundation.
December 2025
December 8, 2025
This event will serve as a key platform to position the country as a prime investment destination, while fostering collaboration between Ghanaian businesses and the global diaspora. Given Ghana’s renewed focus on facilitating access and driving growth through diaspora engagement in the local economy, this event will be an important catalyst to showcase the multi-sector opportunities for diaspora investment in Ghana.
www.globalafricasummit.com
December 13, 2025
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