The only gathering of policymakers, global CEOs, investors, bankers, industry experts, entrepreneurs and innovators.
BUILDING FOR THE FUTURE
Awakening Hub events serves as a pivotal nexus where policymakers, global CEOs, investors, bankers, industry experts, entrepreneurs, and innovators converge, facilitating a dynamic exchange of ideas, strategies, and collaborations. With its exclusive gathering of influential figures across various sectors, these events offer unparalleled opportunities for networking, insights, and partnership formation. Participants engage in discussions on pressing global issues, explore emerging trends, and identify avenues for sustainable growth and innovation.
Some of Our Past Speakers & Panelists
SE Hilda S. Mafudze
Ambassadrice de l'Union africaine aux États-Unis
Joseph E. Lopez
Founder of Youth Education and Sports Development / United Nations
Jhon B. Muns
Mayor of Plano, Texas
Kelle Marsalis, CCE, IOM
President & CEO Plano Chamber of Commerce
Honorable Ana Paula
Consul General of Angola in Houston, Texas
H.E. Modeste Mutinga M.
Minister of Social Affairs Humanitarian Actions and National Solidarity / DRC
Herbert Austin
Directeur de district pour la Small Business Administration des États-Unis (SBA)
Chido Mpemba
African Union Chairperson’s Special Envoy on Youth
Richard Mofe
Actor / Producer
Naveed Nabi
Loan Originator One Click Commercial Funding
Emma Lohoues
Celebrity TV presenter
Jessica C. Thompson
International Trade Specialist U.S. Commercial Service, Dallas-Fort Worth
Vindra Aduara
President of Hallmark International Youth Club
Lubbock Smith
Vice President / Director of Community Development & Outreach Vista Bank
Damita Williams
Chief Nursing Officer / Medical City Plano
Ade Omere
Global Program Management Microsoft
Naomie Cilumba
Serial Entrepreneur
Prof Marcus Ambe
Professor of Supply Chain Management at the University of South Africa UNISA
Misha Dameron
CEO/ Dameron Consulting Goup
Dr. Luka Powanga
Professor-Regis University, Executive Director-Energy Africa Conference, and Managing Partner- TPL
Nasibu Sareva
CEO/ African Development center
Elvis Ngyia
President of IOAN International Organizations Of African Nurses
Hussain Abdullah
HA Homes Founder/Author
Coach Jeanine
Founder & CEO / With You Solutions
Wantoe Teah Wantoe
Executive Director of the Center for African Policy
Rasheeda Abubakar
CEO of Rashida Foundation
Regina H. Onyeibe
Senior Coordinator Small Business Initiatives Small Business Center
Dr. Folahan P. Olishile
President and CEO PSYNC GROUP
Dr. Aurelie Measseu-Allegra
Vice-President, PSYNC GROUP Founder & President, Africa Diaspora United
VR Small
Founder/CEO , Veteran Women’s Enterprise Center
Kamesha “Kay” West
Vice President | Market Manager TruFund Financial Services, Inc.
Yollande Kadesi-Kayembe
Realtor at Remax
Tatenda N.C Dzvimbo
Economist and Global Ambassador at HIYC
Million Zeleke
Founder of Grand Squared Corporation
Johanna Leblanc
J.D., LL.M. I Partner- Global Public Policy Adomi Advisory Group, PLLC
Justin Thomas Russel
Executive Director of Belief in Africa
Commisioner O. Felix Obi
Commercial Diplomacy Executive & Member, the Executive Office of U.S. President’s Trade Advisory Committee on Africa (TACA)
Russell Avre
Founder & CEO of Glappy Foundation
Mbaye Mbengue
Founder of Youth Education and Sports Development / United Nations
Fabrice Kombo
CEO of Kombo Enterprise
Akinyi Adoyo
Director of Friends of Africa
Alain Riba Riba
CEO of Amani Consulting