CAF Speed Networking & Mentorship Night: Connect. Learn. Grow.

Join CAF for an exciting evening of intentional networking, mentorship, career exploration, and community connection.
About this Event

An evening of intentional connections, meaningful conversations, and new possibilities.

What if you could sit across from a healthcare provider, lawyer, business owner, government official, community leader, or academic and simply ask them anything about their career journey?

Join us for the Columbus African Festival Speed Networking Event—an engaging evening designed to connect students, young professionals, entrepreneurs, and emerging leaders with established professionals who are willing to share their experiences, insights, and guidance.

This is more than networking. It’s an opportunity to build relationships that can open doors.

What to Expect

Speed Networking & Mentorship
Enjoy short, intentional conversations with professionals from a variety of fields. Ask questions, gain perspective, and learn from people who have walked the path before you.

Career Exploration
Not sure what direction to take? Curious about healthcare, law, business, government, academia, or community leadership? This is your chance to ask questions and explore possibilities in a welcoming environment.

Meaningful Connections
Meet other students, professionals, entrepreneurs, and community members who are interested in learning, collaborating, and growing together.

Mentorship & Opportunity
Build relationships that can lead to mentorship, internships, collaborations, career opportunities, and lifelong professional connections.

Support Local Business
Enjoy an evening at Sahara Lux, featuring food, cocktails, and a vibrant atmosphere while supporting one of our local community businesses.

Who Should Attend?

This event is perfect for:

• College and graduate students
• Young professionals
• Emerging entrepreneurs
• Career changers
• New professionals looking for guidance
• Anyone interested in expanding their professional network
• Established professionals who want to mentor and give back

Come With Questions. Leave With Connections.

You don't need to have everything figured out. Bring your questions, your curiosity, and your business cards—or simply bring yourself.

Whether you're looking for career advice, mentorship, your next opportunity, or simply want to meet inspiring people in our community, this evening is designed to help you connect, learn, build relationships, and create opportunities.

Your next connection could change your career. Your next conversation could change your direction.

Come ready to connect.
Come ready to learn.
Come ready to grow.

Hosted by the Columbus African Festival in partnership with local professionals, community leaders, and businesses committed to investing in the next generation.