
Advancing Innovative Solutions to Global Challenges
Taking the lead on business and innovation, the 2025 edition of the Southern Africa U.S. Exchange Alumni Summit seeks to bridge international expertise with local insights to pioneer transformative solutions.
The Southern Africa U.S. Exchange Alumni Summit brings together leaders from U.S. exchange programs across the SADC region—Angola, Botswana, Lesotho, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, South Africa, Eswatini, Zambia, and Zimbabwe—to collaborate, innovate, and drive meaningful change. Supported by the U.S. Department of State’s ECA Office of Alumni Affairs, this exclusive gathering fosters cross-border partnerships, ignites bold solutions to regional challenges, and accelerates professional growth. By uniting a wide range of expertise under a shared vision, the summit serves as a catalyst for impact, shaping a stronger, more connected future for Southern Africa and beyond.
100+
Attendees
10+
Exhibitors
35
Conversations
10
Countries
1
Region
Leading African alumni voices
Confronting the issues that matter
Through interactive discussion panels, hands-on workshops, and high-impact networking opportunities, participants will engage with industry leaders, develop innovative strategies, and strengthen regional partnerships to address pressing global challenges.
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