Echoes of Africa 2026

Echoes of Africa is where culture meets innovation! Celebration of African Diaspora excellence through culture, tech, and inspiring speakers A Celebration of Heritage. Innovation. Community. Future. Saturday, October 24, 2026 Wool Ballroom, Busch Student Center, Saint Louis University 20 North Grand Blvd., St. Louis, MO 63103 This is a movement that celebrates, connects, and elevates the African Diaspora while building a stronger future for the entire St. Louis region. Echoes of Africa 2026 will bring together community leaders, educators, artists, entrepreneurs, professionals, students, families, and policymakers to celebrate the remarkable contributions of Africans and the African Diaspora through: • Science, Art & Cultural Exhibitions • Global Fashion Showcase • African & Diaspora Cuisine • Music & Live Performances • Technology & Innovation Experiences • Inspiring Panel Discussions • Tales by Moonlight Storytelling • Health & Wellness Engagement • Youth Leadership & Community Building This year's theme invites us to look beyond where we are and imagine where we can go together. Like every thriving community, our future will not be written by one organization, one institution, or one leader. It will be shaped by all of us. We invite community organizations, faith leaders, educators, business leaders, elected officials, philanthropists, cultural institutions, and residents across the St. Louis region to join us in co-creating a future rooted in opportunity, inclusion, innovation, and cultural pride. Echoes of Africa is CADI's flagship platform for strengthening community wellbeing, advancing education, supporting entrepreneurship, promoting health and wellness, and building meaningful connections across cultures. The conversations we begin on October 24 will extend far beyond a single day. Together, we will celebrate our stories, amplify our voices, and create pathways for future generations to thrive. The future is not something we wait for. The future is something we build. Join us. Echoes of Africa 2026 Celebrating the Past. Inspiring the Present. Building the Future. For sponsorships, partnerships, vendor opportunities, volunteer participation, and community engagement, please visit this link https://linktr.ee/cadi_echoesoafrica or contact CADI at [email protected] and stay tuned for upcoming announcements. • Please note that by attending this event, you are giving CADI, Echoes of Africa, participating vendors, and performers permission to photograph, videotape, and audio-record for use in digital and print media during and after the event. Use could include, but is not limited to, promotional, educational, and any other public media that may be deemed appropriate.