The 3rd Annual Djigui Summit — organized in partnership with the Malian American Chamber of Commerce — is not a conference about Africa. It’s a working session between African, Diaspora, and North American leaders who understand that depth creates durability, and durability creates profit.
Most trade summits are transactional — panels on market access, investment climate, logistics. Useful, but forgettable. The Djigui Summit operates differently. Every element is built on one thesis: culturally-grounded diplomacy produces more durable and profitable business relationships than transactional networking.
This year, the Summit places the African Diaspora at the center of the conversation — not as sentiment, but as strategic infrastructure: capital, expertise, cultural intelligence, and market access essential to building real partnerships between West Africa and North America.
Three West African restaurant owners, selected through a tasting-based process, being supported toward formalized, scalable, retail-ready businesses — introduced live at the Summit during the Food & Culinary Industries spotlight.
Friday evening’s Deliberate Seminar is the intellectual heart of the Summit — a curated, invitation-only gathering of 30–50 of the strongest thinkers and practitioners in the room. Not a panel. A genuine working seminar that produces real language for the final Partnership Framework.
This year’s Keynote Anchors, Sector Experts, and Diaspora Thought Leaders will be announced soon.
A showcase table is available at no additional cost for participants wishing to display products — not a separate purchase.
Full access to both days, working lunches, and the Award Ceremony DinnerÂ
Get Your TicketFull registration, an official invitation letter to support your visa interview application. Visa issuance is not guaranteed by Djigui Corporation or the MACC.
Get Your TicketLogo placement across Summit materials, recognition during the program, and two General Admission tickets included.
Become a SponsorEverything in Bridge Partner, priority seating, inclusion in pre-Summit promotion, and a seat at the Award Ceremony Dinner.
Become a SponsorEverything in Foundation Partner, plus prominent recognition as an anchor partner, a speaking or introduction moment during the program, and direct acknowledgment in the published 2026 Partnership Framework.
Become a SponsorInterested in a custom sponsorship or something between tiers? Contact us directly at info@djiguicorporation.org or gcoultess@djiguicorporation.org
The 3rd Annual Djigui Summit is made possible by organizations who share a belief at the core of everything we do: culturally-grounded partnerships outperform transactional ones. Together with the Malian American Chamber of Commerce and our sponsors, we’re building a platform where business leaders, investors, and Diaspora entrepreneurs from West Africa and North America turn real relationships into lasting trade.
Reserve your spot at the 3rd Annual Djigui Summit — Champions of Two Worlds. October 23–24, 2026.
All ticket and sponsorship purchases are final and non-refundable. See our Terms & Conditions for details.
Questions? Reach us at info@djiguicorporation.org or (267) 388-0927
