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Diaspora Week Freetown 2026: Where Business Meets Culture

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Nine Days in Freetown: Business Meets Culture

  • Freetown, Sierra Leone - venues and meeting points vary by day
Presented by the Sierra Leone Diaspora Investment Conference, Diaspora Week connects diaspora investors, local entrepreneurs, policymakers, creatives and returnees through nine days of business, culture, practical learning, investment conversations and shared experiences.

DAY 1 - DECEMBER 28

Sierra Leone Diaspora Investment Conference & Welcome Cocktail

  • Conference: Radisson Blu Mammy Yoko Hotel, Freetown (draft)

Opening keynotes, panels, an SME showcase and networking, followed by the Welcome Cocktail.

View Day 1 conference agenda (draft)

Welcome Cocktail time and venue are to be confirmed.

DAY 2 - DECEMBER 29

Sierra Leone Diaspora Investment Conference

  • Radisson Blu Mammy Yoko Hotel, Freetown

Private-sector linkages and mobilizing diaspora capital through investment-focused sessions and connections.

View Day 2 conference agenda (draft)

DAY 2 - DECEMBER 29

Diaspora Excellence Awards Gala

  • Radisson Blu Mammy Yoko Hotel, Freetown

Black-tie dinner and award presentation recognizing diaspora and returnee leaders in business, philanthropy, tech, media, and public service.

Explore the Excellence Awards and nominate

DAY 3 - DECEMBER 30

Diaspora Wars — Sports Day & Beach Bonfire

  • Bureh Beach, Sierra Leone

A day of sport and community, followed by an evening beach bonfire.
Check-in and game times are to be confirmed. The planned sequence is check-in and parade, games, trophy ceremony, then bonfire.

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DAYS 4-6 - DECEMBER 31-JANUARY 2

Partner & Cultural Programme

  • Freetown - venues to be confirmed

December 31: partner-led New Year's Eve celebrations and activations. January 1: cultural immersion and partner activations. January 2: The Song of Njama, performed by Dori Turay.

DAYS 7-9 - JANUARY 3-5

BO UNA NO DAY SLEEP, Investment Bootcamp & Trade Tour

  • Freetown and tour locations - details to be confirmed

January 3: BO UNA NO DAY SLEEP - rest, recharge and optional partner events. January 4: Diaspora Investment Bootcamp. January 5: Trade, Agribusiness & Eco-Tourism Tour.

SPONSORS & PARTNERS

Partnership opportunities are available. Confirmed sponsors will be announced here.

PARTNER-LED PROGRAMME

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