Allison Worldwide, The King’s Trust, and Black House Media (BHM), will be co-hosting the second edition of Africa Breakfast Conversations tagged, ‘Africa Breakfast Convos (ABC)’ on the sidelines of the 80th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA 80) in New York City.
Following the inaugural edition, organisers said the second edition, held in partnership with The King’s Trust, will underscore the pivotal role of youth empowerment, skills development, and leadership opportunities in driving sustainable progress.
Themed, ‘African Innovation: Building Together for Sustainable Development’, the conversation is scheduled for Friday, September 26, 2025 at the World Trade Center, the breakfast conversation will bring together African and diaspora leaders, innovators, and changemakers, to showcase expertise, innovation, and African-led solutions at the UNGA 80.
“Africa’s innovation story is no longer emerging—it’s here. This gathering at UNGA 80 is about moving from conversation to collaboration, ensuring that Africa’s youthful energy, creativity, and expertise are met with the resources and partnerships to build sustainable futures.” Claudine Moore, managing director, Africa at Allison, said in a statement.
According to Moore, the conversation will explore how African-led innovation, strategic partnerships, and inclusive growth strategies can accelerate progress toward the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals.
“This is more than an event; it’s a platform for action. The Africa Breakfast Conversations harness the power of dialogue to create connections that lead to investment, innovation, and impact—bridging Africa and the global economy in meaningful ways,” Ayeni Adekunle, founder, BHM, stated.
According to him, the Africa Breakfast Conversations align with UNGA 80’s focus on multilateral solutions for sustainable development, placing Africa’s voices and visions at the center of global decision-making.
“We believe in the boundless potential of Africa’s young people. By working together to help young people gain skills and work experience, we can empower the next generation to find meaningful work and set up their own businesses, which will shape Africa’s – and the world’s future.” Will Straw, CEO, King’s Trust International, stated.
