Conferences
Where 2,000 people
decide what happens
next.
A²MEND convenes educators and students from high schools, community colleges and universities to foster Black male success. Next up: ADES 2026 in Ghana this September, followed by the 20th Annual African American Male Summit at the Gaylord Pacific Resort & Convention Center in Chula Vista, California.
September 2026 · Next Convening
01 / 05September 2026 · Next Convening
ADES 2026 — Colonization to Sovereignty
The All-African Diaspora Educators Summit returns to Ghana. More than 1,000 people have traveled to Africa through ADES, convening around African-centered education as a path to freedom, sovereignty and liberation. ADES 2026 is built for PreK–20 teachers and faculty, classified professionals, administrators, policymakers and equity advocates working on behalf of Black students — with pre-summit workshops, field experiences in Accra and Cape Coast, and the Racial Trauma Healing and Wellness Center.
March 2027 · 20th Annual
02 / 05March 2027 · 20th Annual
The 20th Annual African American Male Summit
Twenty years since six administrators met at UCLA. The anniversary Summit brings together students, faculty, staff and administrators from high schools, community colleges and universities for two days of sessions, a college fair, mentee scholarship awards, and networking.
Convenings
03 / 05Professional Development Institute
A focused day of professional learning for charter advisors, faculty and campus teams ahead of the main program.
Details →C/02Knowledge Bowl
Fast buzzers. Big energy. Black history. Serious competition. The Black365 Knowledge Bowl turns African American history into a championship-style contest.
Details →C/03African American Male Summit
The flagship annual convening — sessions, college fair, and mentee scholarship awards. 2027 at the Gaylord Pacific Resort, Chula Vista.
Details →C/04All African Diaspora Summit (ADES)
A biennial convening in Ghana for PreK–20 educators across the diaspora — over 1,000 people taken to Africa. ADES 2026 runs September 24 – October 3 in Accra and Cape Coast.
Details →Venue
04 / 05Gaylord Pacific
Resort & Convention
Center.
The 20th Annual African American Male Summit convenes at the Gaylord Pacific Resort & Convention Center, 1000 H Street, Chula Vista, California 91910.
Room blocks, travel guidance and accessibility information for attendees are announced with registration.
Submit
05 / 05Call for proposals
is open.
A²MEND invites practitioners, researchers, and student leaders to propose sessions for the upcoming Summit.
Proposals are reviewed by the executive board and the program committee. Selected presenters receive registration support.