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Symposium
June 19, 2026 · Kigali
º£½ÇÔ´´ will host a high-level symposium to formally unveil the proposed º£½ÇÔ´´ Rwanda and convene leaders from government, academia and industry.
Purpose
The symposium will:
- Establish a shared vision for the initiative
- Align stakeholders across sectors
- Strengthen institutional partnerships
- Signal long-term commitment and collaboration
Program Highlights
- Academic keynote on the creative and fashion industries in Africa
- Multi-stakeholder panel discussion
- Formal project presentation and official launch declaration
- Ministerial address
- Curated local designer pop-up showcase
- Networking cocktail reception and fashion presentation
Participants
Approximately 70 invited participants from government, higher education, industry and development organizations.
º£½ÇÔ´´ Representation
Marcello Fantoni, Ph.D., dean and vice president for the College of Honors and Global Education, will be present in Kigali for the symposium with an official º£½ÇÔ´´ delegation. Senior university leadership will participate remotely.