As part of its 2025 celebrations, the organisers of the cultural tourism fiesta, IPADA Initiative, have announced collaboration with Diaspora District Global to organise a global conference focused on the transforming power of education as an engine for workforce and economic development across Africa and the global Diaspora.

The conference, which holds in Accra, Ghana between December 17 and 20, 2025, is the culmination of initiatives aimed at promoting the black heritage. The major event is a 10-day packaged IPADA Initiative Celebrations 2025 at La Campagne, which holds between November 28 and December 6, 2025.

Diaspora District is a U.S.-based non-profit organisation, which specialises on policy, leadership, and organisational development. The conference connects experts and leaders across Africa and the Diaspora to strengthen education systems and cultivate leadership pipelines for the future.

With the theme, ‘Education Reimagined: Preparing Tomorrow’s Leaders Through AI, Entrepreneurship, and Global Partnerships’, the 2025 conference features keynote addresses, workshops, and high-level dialogues focused on aligning policy, investment, and innovation to create a stronger global talent pipeline.

Founded by Manal Al-Ansi, MAT, Esq., Diaspora District works across industries and sectors to design strategies that close the gap between education and workforce development; ensuring learning leads to opportunity, innovation, and sustainable growth.

“Diaspora District is about creating global connections that lead to real impact,” said Al-Ansi. Adding; “This conference represents a collective effort to shape how education prepares the next generation for meaningful careers and leadership in the modern world.”

While the Initiator of IPADA, Otunba Wanle Akinboboye, noted that the conference ideas aligned with the conceived vision, is focused on drawing attention to Africa continent and forcing development across multiple sectors by Africans and lovers of Africa.

The event will culminate in the Gold Coast Gala, a cultural and networking celebration, honouring thought leaders and innovators shaping the future of education and workforce development, along with exclusive announcements unveiling Diaspora District’s 2026 initiatives.