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SCI Africa Summit 2023
From Monday 20 to Friday 24
Registration
All registration will take place at the Southern Sun Cape Sun Hotel located on Strand Street.
Vendor’s Market
A market of local vendors will take place at the Southern Sun Cape Sun Hotel located on Strand Street.
City Tour & Other Optional Tours
Cape Town City Tour is included with the cost of registration. Other optional tours are available for booking on the “tours” section of the website.
Registration
All registration will take place at the Southern Sun Cape Sun Hotel located on Strand Street.
Vendor’s Market
A market of local vendors will take place at the Southern Sun Cape Sun Hotel located on Strand Street.
City Tour & Other Optional Tours
Cape Town City Tour is included with the cost of registration. Other optional tours are available for booking on the “tours” section of the website.
Breakfast & Briefing for Elders (invitation only)
This event is for SCI Africa elders and/or their representatives regarding their participation in activities throughout the week.
SCI Africa Means Business Roundtable
This is an all-day seminar for US-Africa sister cities stakeholders interested in learning more about doing business on the African continent. Best models will be shared of various African regional and industry sectors. The State of Florida will be highlighted for its strategic approach in business development and sister cities.
Summary
SCI Academy – Day 1
SCI Academy is a 2-day experience that will share best practices for emerging, new, and current US-Africa sister cities.
Summary
Registration
All registration will take place at the Southern Sun Cape Sun Hotel located on Strand Street.
Vendor’s Market
A market of local vendors will take place at the Southern Sun Cape Sun Hotel located on Strand Street.
City Tour & Other Optional Tours
Cape Town City Tour is included with the cost of registration. Other optional tours are available for booking on the “tours” section of the website.
SCI Academy – Day 2
SCI Academy is a 2-day experience that will share best practices for emerging, new, and current US-Africa sister cities.
Summary
Mandela Day of Giving
Nelson Mandela Day is a global call to action for people to recognize their ability to have a positive effect on others around them that normally takes place on Mandela’s birthday, July 18.
To pay tribute to this day, SCI Mandela Day of Giving seeks to capture the spirit of international Nelson Mandela Day as we convene in Cape Town for the SCI Africa Summit.
The Summit will deploy teams of volunteers to interact with clients and staff of four local nonprofit agencies serving families and children, and the population of five primary schools in the Langa Township of Cape Town.
This immersive experience will provide volunteer participants an opportunity to learn, teach, explore, engage, and network with the “Heart and Soul” of Cape Town.
Community Engagement
Come with us to visit 4 nonprofits serving families and children in the city of Cape Town. We will interact with staff and clients in activities of sharing, teaching, learning, and exploring.
Libraries & Literacy
Come with us as we visit with and donate books to 5 primary schools in the Langa Township, the oldest township in Cape Town and seat of the fight to end anti-apartheid. Our goal is to donate a minimum of 5,000 new and gently used books.
Pre-Conference SCI Africa Workshop (6)
These workshops are aimed at all sister cities stakeholders who are looking to learn best practices to improve their existing programs or create new programs.
SCI Africa Health Cluster
This workshop will discuss the various health initiatives that several SCI Africa relationships have engaged in throughout the African continent.
WACI+1 – Computer Initiative
In 2020, SCI Africa created an initiative to decrease the digital divide amongst African sister cities beginning with US-Ghana sister cities and expanding from there. This workshop will discuss the process, funding, and administration of the initiative.
Libraries & Literacy Initiative
Launched in 2021 with the celebration of the first children’s book about the first president of Ghana, Kwame Nkrumah, the Libraries & Literacy Initiative aims to grow literacy on Africa for both American and African children. Partnering with Just Us Books, books on Africans & African Americans are shared throughout the US and the African continent to gain a better appreciation of the richness of both cultures. During the summit in Cape Town, five elementary schools in Langa Quarter will be given books to initiate libraires in their schools.
Role of Traditional Leaders in SCI Africa Programs
African Traditional Leaders (Chiefs, Kings, Queenmothers) serve an important role in the development of many African communities. Significantly, they have played a part in the social development of several US-Africa sister cities. See how they lead their communities to engage in these international partnerships.
Youth Empowerment Initiatives
Many SCI Africa networks included student exchanges, developing the next generation of citizen diplomat leaders. See how these youth initiatives have been created with US-Africa sister cities.
Partners for Success: Rotary, Lions, Religious Institutions & Service Organizations
Throughout the SCI Africa network, partnerships with leading service, social, and religious organizations have created successful partnerships throughout Africa. This workshop will show how these organizations can be effectively utilized.
Welcome Event – Castle of Good Hope
Welcome to Cape Town! Hear the cannons fire as your enter the Castle of Good Hope, the oldest building in South Africa. Festivities will include an onsite museum, Cape Malay food, beverages, local vendors, and a special Cape Malay minstrel performance. Wear your best casual attire representing your city, country, or your sister cities.
Registration
All registration will take place at the Southern Sun Cape Sun Hotel located on Strand Street.
Vendor’s Market
A market of local vendors will take place at the Southern Sun Cape Sun Hotel located on Strand Street.
City Tour & Other Optional Tours
Cape Town City Tour is included with the cost of registration. Other optional tours are available for booking on the “tours” section of the website.
Continental Breakfast
Breakfast is open to all summit attendees.
Plenary
The Plenary Sessions will take place at the Southern Sun Cape Sun Hotel located on Strand Street.
Lunch
Learning About the African Union
The African Union (AU) represents the collaborative interests of all 54 African countries. Learn about strategic alliances that SCI Africa network members can make and apply to their work.
The UN Sustainable Development Goals: Understanding the SDGs for US-Africa Sister Cities x 2 sessions
Do you know all 17 of the UN Sustainable Development Goals? Cities around the world are using these targets as focus areas of improvement for their communities, adding to the world’s pursuit of acheiving these goals. US-Africa sister cities in particular can benefit from knowledge in this area. Come learn from the experts on how best to position your sister city relationship with the SDGs and how to utilize them to breathe new life into your activities.
Increasing US-Francophone Sister Cities
In African countries that speak French, the language component to a relationship can be a major driver for success. US-Africa Francophone sister cities are encouraged to join, share, and collaborate in this unique session to gain contacts, insight, and leads for resources.
Growth of the Tech Industry in Africa and How Sister Cities can Participate x 2 sessions
There has been a massive increase in technology hubs across the African continent, growing over 50% over the last several years. We will discuss the growth of the tech industry in Africa and how sister cities can participate. You will hear from entrepreneur panelists from the US and Africa speak on emerging technologies such as maker spaces, 3D Printing of medical devices, and drone technology in agriculture.
Environmental Sustainability & Climate Change: What Can US-Africa Sister Cities Do?
The US Embassies in Africa can serve as a valuable partner for both US and African sister cities. They can be sources of possible funding as well provide technical assistance in the development of sister cities throughout the African region. This workshop will introduce members of the US diplomatic corps who have recently worked with different sister cities to enhance their programs and mobilize resources.
The Importance of Port Cities in Building US-Africa Relations
Port cities represent an important economic development engine between US and African cities. This workshop will share best practices and opportunities for cities looking to leverage these types of partnerships.
Utilizing African Embassies & Honorary Consulates in the US
Learn how African Embassies and Consulates located in the US can be a major supporter of the development of sister cities. Within the SCI Africa network, several individuals also serve as Honorary Consuls who provide technical assistance and insight in the working of African embassies.
Building Health Partnerships
Successful US-Africa health models with be shared with the goal of promoting their adoption among other cities throughout the US-Africa network. A discussion of the health landscape in Africa will be included, such as the private sector initiatives and resources available to partner with.
Update on the SCI Africa & ACSUS Wits University Partnership – Off-Site at University of Cape Town
SCI Africa and the African Centre for the Study of the United States (ACSUS) at Wits University have embarked upon a partnership that supports the involvement of universities and colleges in the development of US-Africa sister cities. From February 15-17, 2023, academics, students, and practitioners will meet in Johannesburg to share best practices of these types of partnerships. This workshop will serve as a synopsis of the conference for those who were unable to attend and are interested in building university/college partnerships within their US-Africa sister cities.
The Role of Arts & Culture in US-Africa Sister Cities – Off-Site at Daor Contemporary Art Gallery at V&A Waterfront
This workshop will be held at the Doar Art Gallery to enhance the conversation about arts and culture as a focus of several US-Africa sister city relationships.
Sports Diplomacy in the SCI Africa Region: NBA Africa & ACI Initiative – Off-Site at Athlone Sports Center
Football/Soccer has traditionally been the leading sport in Africa, but others such as basketball are beginning to take hold throughout the continent. SCI Africa is initiating a special partnership with NBA Africa and targeted US cities who have African sister cities where the sport has a growing interest. Learn about this unique sports diplomacy initiative that has been designed for both boys and girls to participate in the NBA.
Winelands Reception – Groot Constantia
Cape Town is famous around the world for its winelands. Travel by luxury coaches to the oldest wine estate in Africa–Groot Constantia. You will be treated to a magnificent vineyard view of Table Mountain, award-winning wines, and scrumptious food items, all accompanied by relaxing jazz music.
Registration
All registration will take place at the Southern Sun Cape Sun Hotel located on Strand Street.
Vendor’s Market
A market of local vendors will take place at the Southern Sun Cape Sun Hotel located on Strand Street.
City Tour & Other Optional Tours
Cape Town City Tour is included with the cost of registration. Other optional tours are available for booking on the “tours” section of the website.
Continental Breakfast
Breakfast is open to all summit attendees.
Plenary Session
The Plenary Sessions will take place at the Southern Sun Cape Sun Hotel located on Strand Street.
Summary
Braai Lunch & Community Market at Langa Quarter
This is not an event to be missed–a one-of-a-kind trip to Langa, the oldest township in South Africa. Lunch will be a traditional South African braai: meat, fish, and vegetarian dishes, served with pap and chakalaka with umqombothi (maize malt). Attendees will also be able to shop the extraordinary handmade crafts produced by township artisans. Be prepared to enjoy a street festival atmosphere!
Tour & Workshops at Langa Quarter, Langa Township: Under the Baobab Tree
Rounding off the Langa Township experience will be small group discussions that reflect the wisdom of over 50 years of experience in US-Africa sister cities that seek to reach out and support various communities in Africa.
Summary
Celebrate Africa! Gala at Gold’s Restaurant
An opulent Golden Gala & Awards Ceremony! Dress in your finest African gala attire.
This evening is designed to honor our ancestors and elders and to close the Sister Cities International Africa Summit.
This night is an immersive pan-African experience with a 14-dish safari of culinary offerings from the African continent. African stories, traditional Mali puppets, singing, and dancing to the rhythms of the marimba percussion and Djembe drums–this is the ultimate closing gala!
SCI Africa Summit 2023
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