Book Travel Africa presents
Annual Africa and Diaspora Integration Summit
The Future of Repatriation - Journey to African Sovereignty
Event Vision: The Future of Repatriation – Journey to African Sovereignty
The Annual Africa and Diaspora Integration Summit brings together thought leaders, policymakers, community builders, and cultural custodians from across the African continent and the global diaspora. United under the theme “The Future of Repatriation – Journey to African Sovereignty,” this historic gathering reimagines what it truly means to return home.
Beyond physical relocation, the summit explores repatriation as a multidimensional reclamation, of identity, economic power, cultural heritage, and political self-determination. It is a moment of reflection and reawakening, inviting Africans everywhere to participate in shaping a sovereign and united future grounded in dignity, collaboration, and shared purpose.
Through dialogue, innovation, and cultural expression, The Africa and Diaspora Integration Summit stands as a bridge between continents, nurturing a collective vision of belonging, empowerment, and sustainable progress for generations to come.
Core Objectives of the Summit
Summit Topics, Debates & Panel Discussions
At the heart of the Annual Africa and Diaspora Integration Summit lies a series of engaging sessions designed to inspire, challenge, and connect. Each session dives deep into the realities and possibilities of repatriation, sovereignty, and Pan-African collaboration, bridging perspectives from across the continent and the diaspora.
The Future of Repatriation – Journey to African Sovereignty
A thought-provoking address setting the tone for the summit. Diallo explores how repatriation transcends relocation, becoming a movement of empowerment, identity reclamation, and collective progress.
Diallo Sumbry, CEO & Founder, The Adinkra Group. Initiator Year of Return (Ghana)
Whose Africa? Navigating Identity, Belonging & Authenticity
A deep reflection on ownership, inclusion, and the evolving meaning of African identity in a globalized world, inviting honest dialogue between home and diaspora communities.
Jermaine Sanwo-olu
Secretary, Lagos state office of diaspora affairs.
Decolonizing the Mind for Africa’s Future – Unlearn to Relearn
An inspiring session challenging Africans to dismantle mental and cultural barriers that limit innovation, unity, and self-definition in a post-colonial era.
Hon. Abike Dabiri, Director, NiDCOM
Homecoming: Lagos as the gateway of Nigeria.
Exploring Lagos state tourism potential, initiatives, culture and investment opportunities.
Speaker: Honorable, Idris Aregbe
SA to the Governor of Lagos State on tourism
Brain Gain vs. Brain Drain – Does Diaspora Return Truly Benefit Africa?
A lively debate exploring whether the return of Africans in the diaspora creates real development impact.
Pro side: Diaspora brings capital, skills, and global networks vital for growth.
Con side: Emphasis should remain on empowering local populations, not creating new elite classes.
Panel Discussion
Navigating Bureaucracy, Integration, Cultural Orientation & Economic Opportunities
An engaging conversation on the practical realities diasporans face when integrating into African systems, from navigating bureaucracy to adapting culturally and unlocking economic opportunities.
Focus: visas & residency, real estate, legal representation, banking cultural norms etc.
Panel Discussion
What Locals Want Diasporans to Know
An open forum amplifying local voices, bridging perceptions, expectations, and shared visions for better diaspora-local collaboration.
Town Hall
Meet The Convener
Annabel Bonney
Convener & Director ADIC
Founder Travel Africa
Country Sales Manager, Sub Saharan Africa International petroleum conference (SAIPEC)
Annabel Bonney is a visionary leader and bridge-builder passionate about connecting Africa and its global diaspora. As the convener and director of ADIC, she leads initiatives that promote repatriation, cultural integration, and Pan-African collaboration.
Through her leadership at Travel Africa and her strategic role in SAIPEC, she champions Africa’s economic sovereignty and cross-sector partnerships.
She will deliver the Opening Speech at the Annual Africa and Diaspora Integration Summit, setting the tone for a transformative dialogue on “The Future of Repatriation: Journey to African Sovereignty.”
Summit Sessions Overview
Engaging sessions designed to inspire, connect, and ignite actionable dialogue between Africa and its diaspora.
Keynote Address
An inspiring opening session that redefines the idea of returning home, not just as a migration, but as a restoration of African identity, pride, and purpose.
Panel Discussions
Engage with voices from across the continent and the diaspora as they explore shared solutions for policy, innovation, and unity.
Workshops
Interactive, hands-on workshops guiding participants to co-create frameworks for sustainable repatriation, entrepreneurship, and reintegration
Cultural Dialogues
Immersive storytelling, art, and performance spaces celebrating Africa’s heartbeat, our history, spirit, and collective power.
Roundtable Conversations
A call to action where leaders and participants shape ideas around economic self-sufficiency and African-led governance.
Event Details
22nd December 2025
9:00 AM
The Lagos Continental Hotel Lagos, Victoria Island.
Tickets
Regular Ticket:
Early bird discount $50 $30 (₦45,000)
-Event ticket only
VIP Ticket:
Early bird discount $350 $250 (₦375,000)
-Event VIP event ticket
-Lunch
-Optional Next day Lagos city tour
-Optional Lagos Night crawl
HOW TO PAY: You can send the payment to the Bank account below to pay in naira, or click the Pay Now button below to pay in USD.
Bank name: PROVIDUS BANK
Account name: AFRICA & DIASPORA INT. LTD
Account number: 1308604655