The Afrikfest kicks off on September 21st with the Welcome to Las Vegas Marquee lights reflecting the colors of the African flag, a first in its history. Interested parties and individuals can get their hands on the Merit Award Gala tickets as well as confirm themselves for the Business Summit from the Afrikfest Las Vegas website at http://www.afrikfestlasvegas.org/. The Marketplace, “A Taste of Africa,” is completely free to the Las Vegas community. The African Chamber of Commerce and Tourism Gala tickets are starting at $150.
The return of this 3-day festival will certainly make history:
Day 1 – Thursday, September 22, 2022, 8:30 AM PST – 4:30 PM PST
An informative trade and business summit will spotlight resources available to grow your business locally. The summit will take place at the Conference Center of Las Vegas, 6590 Bermuda Road, Las Vegas, NV 89119. Panels such as “The Business of Film in Africa: Are there Opportunities in the Diaspora for the Booming African film industry?” and “The Future is Female: Investing in Women, the Gateway to Disrupting Economic Development.” Attendees will learn of opportunities and gather insights to meet business development goals to expand globally in the U.S.-Africa economic partnership built on ensuring sustainable growth and prosperity for all.
Day 2 – Friday, September 23, 2022 5:00 PM – 9:30 PM PST
Enjoy a day of the family-friendly event, the most prominent African Festival on the West Coast, which makes a statement. This absolutely free event for the community will happen at Sunset Regional Park 2601 Sunset Park Las Vegas NV 89120. The Marketplace, “A Taste of Africa,” showcases small business vendors, rising fashion designers, and a live musical performance by international recording artist, BRACKET. Afrikfest hosts the Spinthrift Market, a shop market full of talented makers, selectors and curators from the New York area, and AFROPUNK’s Bites ‘n Beats, which provides event goers an opportunity to indulge in cuisines from NYC chefs and local food trucks. Afrikfest has always seeked to enrich the Las Vegas community with African culture, so the doors are open for everyone to attend this free festival.
Day 3 – Saturday, September 24, 2022 from 6:30 PM PST – 10:00 PM PST
The African Chamber of Commerce and Tourism flagship fundraising event will end the 3-day festival. “A Night of African Excellence Awards Gala,” with the theme, “Honoring and Supporting Diversity Across all Entities” will happen at the Conference Center of Las Vegas 6590 Bermuda Road, Las Vegas, NV 89119. This flagship event will serve as a time to recognize and honor small businesses, entrepreneurs, community leaders, and corporations positively impacting our community and driving the growth and development of our vibrant and diverse business landscape.
“We are so honored and proud to support the African Chamber of Commerce & Tourism, and AFRIKFEST. This is a global opportunity to bring together people from all walks of life, especially the African diaspora, and combine passion with culture, business and commerce. An opportunity to share vital information while having great fun. We truly believe together we prosper.”, -Don Levy, Founder & Chairman, Kingdom of Kush, Premier Sponsor, AFRIKFEST.
This 3-day event is significant because of the impact it has on the Nevada community. Bringing keynote speakers, substantive panel discussions, networking opportunities, and insightful resources to grow your business locally and expand globally across all sectors. This gives growing African owned businesses an opportunity to pitch their businesses. Our goal at the African Chamber of Commerce and Tourism is to provide businesses with the tools and resources necessary to remain competitive in a global economy. The event welcomes all nationalities, as the objective is to learn and grow together.
To learn more about the Chamber or to become a member visit www.acctlv.org. Funds raised help to keep the chamber’s programs to benefit our members. Grab your tickets.
