Conference on Bridging the Leadership Gaps in Africa

May 29^th 2019 @ 6 – 9pm

Veterans Plaza, Downtown Silver Spring, MD 20910

5:00 – 6:00: Registration and Networking

6:00 – 6:05: Welcoming, Master of Ceremonies, Bofta Yimam

• Statement from Congressman Joe Neguse

6:05 – 6:25: Brief remarks by guest of honors, Tebabu Asefa

• Tom Hucker, Councilmember of Montgomery County
• Mohamed E. ‘Mo’ Seifeldein, Councilman of Alexandria Virginia
• Will Yemi Jawando, Councilmember of Montgomery County

6:25 – 6:40:   Keynote Speaker, Admiral Helena O. Mishoe

Theme: Africa’s Future: ‘Growing’ High Impact Leaders.

6:40 – 6:55:   Presentation, Dr. Assegid Habtewold

Theme: Explaining Bridging the Leadership Gaps Initiative

6:55 – 7:00: Marc Elrich, County Executive of Montgomery County

• Video message (or call) from Ambassador of African Union to the US

7:00 – 7:15:             Success Stories of African leaders, Rahwity Haile

• Julian Kiganda, Transformational Brand Strategist
• Dr. Omekongo Dibinga, Director of UPstander International
• Chiko Abengowe, CEO/Founder of Perfect Staffing Solutions, LLC

7:15 – 7:30: Dr. Abebaw Y. Adamu, Director of Ethiopian Institute for Higher Education

Theme: The importance of higher education leadership

7:30 – 8:15:   Panel Discussion, Yeabsira Zewdie

• Viola Liewellyn, Bridging the Gender Leadership Gap
• Samson Tefera, Bridging the Geographic Leadership Gap
• Matthew Breman, Bridging the Generational Leadership Gap

8:15 – 8:20:   Guest Speaker from Africa, Joshua Oyeniyi

8:20 – 9:00: Consultative Discussion, Besu Feleke & Semhar Woldtnsae

Theme: Next Steps and Brainstorming with strategic partners

9: 00: Closing Remark