Conferences
All African Diaspora Summit (ADES)
A biennial convening in Ghana for PreK–20 educators across the diaspora.
ADES 2026 — “Colonization to Sovereignty: The Future of Educating the African Diaspora, 2022–2032” — runs September 24 to October 3, 2026 in Accra and Cape Coast, Ghana.
More than 1,000 people have travelled to Africa through ADES. The summit is built for PreK–20 teachers and faculty, classified professionals, administrators, policymakers and equity advocates, with pre-summit workshops, field experiences, and the Racial Trauma Healing and Wellness Center.