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• At A Glance: IMF/World Bank Annual Meetings Week Events 2025

  • Start
    04/21/2025
  • End
    04/26/2025
  • Location
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  At A Glance: IMF/World Bank Annual Meetings Week Side Events 2025

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• [BPIA Co-Partners] - JHU Africa Business Conference 2025

  • When
    04/26/2025

  
  

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  The Africa Business Conference 2025 is a flagship event that serves as a vital platform for connecting passionate students, seasoned professionals, and influential policymakers from across the globe. This dynamic event fosters meaningful dialogue and collaboration, working collectively to shape a brighter and more prosperous future for the African continent.
  
  This year's theme - "Africa Rising: Unlocking Opportunities for the Next Generation,"
  
  Key Panels:
  1. Healthcare Panel
  2. International Development/Conflict/Policy Panel
  3. Media, Marketing and Entertainment Panel
  4. Finance and Fintech Panel
  5. AI and EdTech Panel
  
  Side Events:
  1. Diaspora Connect Room
  2. Career Session
  3. Pitch Competition
  4. Vendors Fair
  

  
  

  

  
  

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• [BPIA $50 off Promo Code] 4/26 - Kente Ball Charity Gala 2025 @ Gaylord National Harbor

  • When
    04/26/2025

  
  

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  Use Special BPIA Promo Code "BPIA50" [$50 off] 

  *Gala co-hosted by BPIA Advisory Council Member Dr. Marcia L. Dyson

  Deadline to purchase ticket April 23 or when tickets sell out

  

  
  

  KENTE BALL, a distinguished annual black-tie fundraising event showcasing African arts and cuisine. This groundbreaking event represents a significant milestone for the Sankofa Foundation, as well as the first black-tie event in the DC metro area exclusively celebrating African arts and cuisine. Recognizing that not everyone can travel to Africa to experience its rich cultural heritage, we aim to bring the richness of Africa's cultural heritage in arts, fashion, and food to America through this event.

  5pm live Red Carpet, Art Exhibition and business Exhibit 

  7pm exclusive VIP reception for diplomats, businesses,non profit organizations with trade and investment interest in Africa 

  8pm Main event 

  Check in starts at 6pm for VIP reception and 7pm for main event 

  All tickets must be purchased in advance 

  Reservation ends April 23rd

  For more information about our programs and upcoming events please visit our website;

  www.sankofafoundationinc.net,www.cultureformychildren.net.

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• In Full Bloom: 2025 Madam Ambassador Program Closing Ceremony Afternoon Tea Garden Party

  • When
    05/09/2025
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    11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Location
    Arlington, Virginia
  • Spaces left
    122

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  On behalf of the Madam Ambassador Program Committee, it is our distinct honor to invite you to join us for the 2025 Madam Ambassador Program Garden Party and Closing Ceremony. Join us for an elegant afternoon as we celebrate the accomplishments of our 2025 Madam Ambassador Delegates at the signature closing event of the season. The Madam Ambassador Program Afternoon Tea Garden Party is a time-honored tradition—designed to uplift, connect, and reflect on the power of diplomacy, sisterhood, and global leadership.

  
  

  Date: Friday, May 9, 2025

  Time: 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM EDT

  Location: Venue details shared upon registration

  Registration Deadline: April 20, 2025  [registration required to attend; no door tickets]

  We welcome family, friends, and members of the BPIA Community At-Large to join this special celebration.

  Enjoy music, keynote speakers, and meaningful moments in a beautiful garden setting—honoring the next generation of women in global affairs. Program participants will be honored by esteemed guests, Ambassadors, diplomats, and government officials. Light refreshments, hors d'oeuvres, and tea will be served. Complimentary valet parking is available. 

  Important Information: 

  • Note that space is limited for this signature event. 

  • Advanced purchase of tickets is required for this event. Tickets will not be sold at the door. 

  • This event is open to the Madam Ambassador delegates, alumni, family, friends, and the BPIA Community-t-Large. 

  Attire:

  Dress in your finest elegant garden chic. Think floral dresses, pastel suits, wide-brimmed hats, stylish fascinators, dapper attire for gentlemen, and polished footwear suitable for a garden setting. Let your look reflect both grace and celebration.

  For questions, please contact madamambassador@iabpia.org. 

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• Protocol 101: Navigating the Fundamentals

  • When
    06/07/2025
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    10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
  • Location
    Virtual (Zoom)

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  • Event Title: Protocol 101: Navigating the Fundamentals
  • Date & Time: Saturday, June 7, 2025 from 10:00 am - 11:00 am ET 
  • Location: Virtual via zoom 

  Join us for an exclusive conversation with Maxine Barnett as she shares her extensive knowledge surrounding protocol services and professional etiquette.

  Speaker Bio

  Maxine Barnett is the Founder/CEO and Principal Executive and Career Coach of Soft Skills Services LLC–an organization that helps leaders maximize, amplify and hone their soft or ‘power’ skills to achieve their leadership and business goals.

  Her clients consist of Leaders, Teams and Individuals from various industries including public health, banking, technology, tourism and diplomacy, among others. This is a global coaching and training service with a client reach that includes the Caribbean, United States, UAE, West Africa.

  A former HR Executive and Co-Founder of the Human Resource Management Association of Trinidad and Tobago, she has transposed her human skills background and years of research in workplace civility to soft skills coaching and training including Protocol and Business & International Etiquette. Maxine Barnett is currently an Associate of Smart Coaching and Training (UK and SPAIN), a Program Board Member of the Washington DC-based Institute of Caribbean Studies and has served as Adjunct Faculty at the Arthur Lok Jack School of Business and Guest Lecturer at both the University of Maryland and the University of the Virgin Islands.

  An active Diaspora Liaison, she has served as Co-Chair & is currently a member on the panel of Judges for the Caribbean American 30 Under 30 Emerging Leaders.

  A Certified Master Coach, Ms. Barnett is the holder of a Master of Science in Organization Development, Leadership and Transformation; a Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in Language, Spanish Literature and Education Psychology; a Cambridge University-trained Executive Coach; a Corporate Trainer certified by the NTL Institute of Behavioral Science and an International Protocol Trainer certified by both the International Etiquette and Protocol Academy of the UK and the Protocol School of Washington of the US.

  You can learn more about Maxine Barnett here: https://www.gleac.com/mentors/maxine-barnett

  Connect with her on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maxinebarnett/

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