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DACON 7.0
DACON 7.0
Homecoming: Bridging the Divide from Diaspora to Africa's Future”
Join senior leaders, investors, founders, and institutions shaping trade, investment, and opportunity across Africa and the diaspora.
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DACON 7.0
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When

11th - 18th October 2026

8-day event

Where

Lagos • Abuja • Accra

Nigeria | Ghana

WHY DACON EXISTS
Why DACON Matters
WHY DACON EXISTS
Why DACON Matters

DACON was created to connect diaspora influence, capital, and expertise with credible African operators, opportunities, and institutions.

The conference goes beyond networking — it creates real pathways for investment, market access, partnerships, and long-term collaboration.

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Speakers & Panelists
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David Washington Founder, 7 Hills Development Group LLC
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Nkechi Akunyili Founder & CEO, Access View Africa
Bringing stories to life through creative content and digital presence.
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Dr Kennedy Nnadi CEO, Pennek Global
Kennedy Nnadi is a real estate developer, global entrepreneur, and nation builder. He is the Founder & CEO of Pennek, a cross-continental real estate platform building sustainable housing and communities or sub-divisions across Africa and the United States. His work centers on housing, integrity-driven leadership, and nation building through private enterprise.
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Hanna Atiase CEO, E. Wells Realty and Consultancy
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Mohammed Mijindadi President, G.E Nigeria.
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Amb. Segun Alabi CEO, Davidorlah Farms
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Emily Anderson, PE, PMP Vice President, Halff Associates
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Chuma Ukeagu CEO, Snapnet Nigeria
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Arch Bishop Chidiebere Ogbuh President, AFRIDU
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Kea Simmons CEO, Traverze Culture
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Dr. Daniel Moses Chairman, Cross Border Consulting International
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William Johnson, Jr W Johnson Consulting
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John Uwajumogu Special Adviser to the President of Nigeria on Industry, Trade, and Investment
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Dr. Joy Rademene Asonye President, Female Journalists Network Nigeria Broadcast
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H.E. Dr. Kelley Page Jibrell Independent Advisor & Global Strategist
Partners & Sponsors
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Connect with diaspora leaders, institutions, investors, and operators actively looking for opportunities.

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Create pathways for investment, distribution, market entry, and long-term collaboration.

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EVENTS TIMELINE
Conference Schedule

LAGOS, NIGERIA

Evening Welcome Reception

Kick off DACON 7.0 with an upscale networking reception bringing together diaspora leaders, investors, business executives, founders, and strategic partners in the heart of Victoria Island.

Highlights

  • Executive networking
  • Sponsor introductions
  • Cocktail reception
  • Lagos nightlife experience
  • Sunday, October 11
  • Del Borgh Victoria Island Rooftop
Lagos Investment & Tourism Experience

A curated city and investment exploration experience showcasing Lagos tourism, infrastructure, and premium real estate opportunities.

Activities

  • Badagry tourism experience
  • Victoria Island real estate tours
  • Lekki investment corridor tour
  • Networking lunch and city exploration
  • Monday, October 12
  • Badagry, Victoria Island and Lekki
Industry & Culture Day

Featured Experiences

  • Dangote Refinery Tour with Channels TV
  • African Culture & Identity Panel
  • Evening experience at New Afrika Shrine
  • Special Felabration cultural integration

Discussion Themes

  • African identity and diaspora engagement
  • Industrialization and economic growth
  • Media, storytelling, and global African influence
  • Culture as economic power
  • Tuesday, October 13

ABUJA, NIGERIA

Welcome Event & Real Estate Experience

An executive networking evening introducing attendees to Abuja’s expanding investment and development ecosystem.

Activities

  • Welcome networking reception
  • Partner-led real estate tours
  • Investor meetups
  • VIP engagement sessions
  • Wednesday, October 14
  • Centenary City, Abuja
Official DACON 7.0 Conference Day

A full-day conference experience focused on trade, investment, innovation, diaspora capital, infrastructure, technology, and cross-border partnerships.

Conference Highlights

  • Keynote sessions
  • Investor roundtables
  • Government and institutional panels
  • Startup and founder showcases
  • Trade and investment discussions
  • Strategic partnership networking
  • Thursday, October 15
  • Afreximbank Africa Trade Center / Onomo Hotel Conference Hall
Travel Day to Accra

Delegates transition from Abuja to Accra for the Ghana edition of DACON 7.0.

  • Friday, October 16

ACCRA, GHANA

Welcome Event

An evening networking experience connecting delegates, investors, developers, and ecosystem leaders in Ghana.

Features

  • Executive networking
  • Investment introductions
  • Cultural entertainment
  • Ghana market insights
  • Saturday, October 17
  • To Be Announced
Deal & Investment Workshop Summit

A practical summit focused on actionable investment opportunities, partnerships, and market-entry strategies across Africa.

Additional Experience

  • Aburi real estate tours
  • Hosted with Beyond Return Investments

Workshop Themes

  • Cross-border investments
  • Real estate and infrastructure
  • Diaspora wealth strategies
  • Trade and market access
  • Private capital opportunities
  • Africa-focused partnerships
  • Sunday, October 18
  • Kempinski Hotel