2025 African Youth Summit

Schedule

Sat Oct 18 2025 at 09:00 am to 02:00 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

Grand View University | Des Moines, IA

Advertisement
Join us for the African Youth Summit 2025 — a powerful day designed to inspire, connect, and prepare African youth for a bright future. Whether you're in elementary, middle, or high school, this is your opportunity to grow, learn, and thrive.
Presented by Grand View University
📅 Saturday, October 18, 2025 | 🕘 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
📍 Speed Lyceum, Grand View University – Des Moines, IA
🗓️ Event Schedule
8:00 – 9:00 AM
✅ Check-in, Breakfast & Networking
9:00 – 10:00 AM
💼 Speed Mentorship & Career Prep Corner
(Resume reviews, interview prep, career chats)
10:00 – 12:00 PM
🎤 Keynote Speakers
Hear from dynamic leaders and professionals from the African diaspora.
12:00 – 1:00 PM
🍽️ Lunch + Panel Discussion
Engage in real talk about identity, success, and resilience.
1:00 – 2:00 PM
💼 Speed Mentorship & Career Prep Continues
🎓 Who Should Register?
We welcome African youth and community supporters across the following tracks:
🧒 Elementary (Grades K–5)
👦🏽 Middle School (Grades 6–8)
👩🏿‍🎓 High School (Grades 9–12)
🙋🏾 Volunteers – Help run a smooth and vibrant event
🧑🏾‍💼 Mentors – Share your career journey and inspire the next generation
📲 Registration is FREE – Reserve Your Spot Today!
Advertisement

Where is it happening?

Grand View University, 1429 Boyd St, Des Moines, IA 50316, United States

Event Location & Nearby Stays:

OneVoice DSM

Host or Publisher OneVoice DSM

It's more fun with friends. Share with friends

Discover More Events in Des Moines

Parking Saxsquatch
Sat, 18 Oct at 12:00 am Parking Saxsquatch

Wooly's

Eddie Griffin
Sat, 18 Oct Eddie Griffin

Hoyt Sherman Place

TRIPS-ADVENTURES CONTESTS
IWCOA CONVENTION
Sat, 18 Oct at 08:30 am IWCOA CONVENTION

Airport Holiday Inn

Davidson Wildcats at Drake Bulldogs Football
Sat, 18 Oct at 08:30 am Davidson Wildcats at Drake Bulldogs Football

Drake Stadium

SPORTS FOOTBALL
Spirit Seekers Fair
Sat, 18 Oct at 10:00 am Spirit Seekers Fair

414 31st St, Des Moines, IA

Brews and Boos Drag Brunch
Sat, 18 Oct at 10:00 am Brews and Boos Drag Brunch

THE GARDEN

BRUNCH DRAG-SHOWS
Community Trash Pick Up Day
Sat, 18 Oct at 10:00 am Community Trash Pick Up Day

Good Park

Mystic Market- OPE's 3rd Annual
Sat, 18 Oct at 11:00 am Mystic Market- OPE's 3rd Annual

OPE -One Planet Earth

HEALTH-WELLNESS ART
Midwest Prayer Conference
Fri, 05 Sep at 07:00 pm Midwest Prayer Conference

2611 Easton Blvd, Des Moines, IA

BUSINESS CONFERENCES
Carriers of Glory - Shifting Atmospheres & Nations
Fri, 05 Sep at 07:00 pm Carriers of Glory - Shifting Atmospheres & Nations

6000 Douglas Ave, Des Moines, IA 50322

BUSINESS CONFERENCES
CIBS Membership Meeting - Hot Off the Grill
Mon, 08 Sep at 07:00 pm CIBS Membership Meeting - Hot Off the Grill

Confluence Brewing Company

MEETUPS MUSIC
Made in Iowa: Journey to Small Business
Tue, 09 Sep at 08:00 am Made in Iowa: Journey to Small Business

Rook Room Game Lounge & Cafe

BUSINESS
2025 MASA Software Summit
Wed, 10 Sep at 08:00 am 2025 MASA Software Summit

Hampton Inn & Suites Des Moines Downtown

BUSINESS WORKSHOPS
FuseDSM Nonprofit Organization Confidential
Wed, 10 Sep at 08:30 am FuseDSM Nonprofit Organization Confidential

Copy Systems, Inc.

BUSINESS CONTESTS
Supervisory Leadership-Drake University
Wed, 10 Sep at 09:00 am Supervisory Leadership-Drake University

Drake University

IT
From Complexity to Clarity: Tackling Tough Concepts in Juvenile Law
Thu, 11 Sep at 08:00 am From Complexity to Clarity: Tackling Tough Concepts in Juvenile Law

The Iowa State Bar Association

WORKSHOPS
Join us at GalaxyCon Des Moines September 12-14 2025
Fri, 12 Sep at 01:00 pm Join us at GalaxyCon Des Moines September 12-14 2025

Iowa Events Center

ANIME FESTIVALS
JustGoBike Live
Fri, 12 Sep at 06:00 pm JustGoBike Live

501 Scott Avenue, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50309

SPORTS TRIPS-ADVENTURES
GalaxyCon
Thu, 11 Sep at 06:00 pm GalaxyCon

Hy-Vee Hall at Iowa Events Center

TRIPS-ADVENTURES CONTESTS
Meet the Author - Joyce Rupp
Sun, 14 Sep at 02:00 pm Meet the Author - Joyce Rupp

2629 Beaver Ave Ste S1, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50310

ART LITERARY-ART

What's Happening Next in Des Moines?

Discover Des Moines Events