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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260723
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SUMMARY:Root & Rise Symposium
DESCRIPTION:Root & Rise Symposium\, hosted at Roanoke College\, brings together leaders across policy\, research and business to explore the future of legal cannabis. Spanning three days in the Blue Ridge Mountains\, the event blends structured programming with intentional networking\, covering policy\, market development\, licensing\, regulation and the evolving role of hemp across Virginia\, North Carolina and other emerging markets. \nWith Virginia now approved to launch adult-use cannabis sales in 2027 and hemp policy under intense scrutiny across the Southeast\, Root & Rise arrives at a pivotal moment for the region.
URL:https://theheritageexchange.com/event/root-rise-symposium/
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SUMMARY:Africon MSMEs Summit & Awards 2026
DESCRIPTION:Welcome to the Africon MSMEs Summit & Awards 2026.\n​On behalf of H.E. Dr. Samia Suluhu Hassan\, President of the United Republic of Tanzania\, and with the support and representation of Hon. Judith Salvio Kapinga\, Minister of Industry and Trade and Guest of Honour\, we are delighted to officially confirm that the AFRICON MSME Summit & the Samia Suluhu Hassan Pan-African Leadership Awards 2026 will be hosted in Dar es Salaam\, Tanzania\, from 23–25 July 2026\, culminating in the prestigious Awards Gala Dinner on 25 July 2026. \n​Leading Women of Africa (LWA)\, in collaboration with the Tanzania Women Chamber of Commerce (TWCC) and the Tanzania Association of Small Scale Industries & Manufacturers (TASSIM)\, look forward to welcoming distinguished delegates\, investors\, policymakers\, entrepreneurs\, and business leaders from across Africa and the world to this landmark continental gathering. \n​Following extensive preparations and consultations\, we are delighted to advise that preparations are progressing well and that the United Republic of Tanzania is ready to welcome delegates from across Africa and the international community. Under the leadership of H.E. Dr. Samia Suluhu Hassan\, President of the United Republic of Tanzania\, and with the support of Hon. Judith Salvio Kapinga\, Minister of Industry and Trade\, AFRICON 2026 will provide a unique platform for strategic dialogue\, investment engagement\, trade promotion\, business networking\, exhibitions\, and partnership building. \n​Africon serves as a high-value platform to forge smart partnerships\, unlock scalable investment opportunities\, and catalyze growth in sectors where African ingenuity meets global enterprise. With over 1000 participants from across the continent and the world\, the summit is a convergence point for visionary investors\, policymakers\, and industry leaders ready to shape the next phase of inclusive industrial growth. \n​As Chair\, I invite you to explore the vast possibilities here\, to connect\, to collaborate\, and to co-create the future of Africa’s economic transformation.
URL:https://theheritageexchange.com/event/africon-msmes-summit-awards-2026/
CATEGORIES:Trade & Industry
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260723
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260727
DTSTAMP:20260717T190601Z
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SUMMARY:Black Lit Weekend 2026
DESCRIPTION:Join us in New Orleans for our 5th annual Black Lit Weekend. Black Lit Weekend convenes booksellers\, publishers\, authors\, literary professionals\, and readers from across the country for an immersive experience rooted in connection\, learning\, and place. Together\, we gather not only to celebrate Black bookselling excellence\, but to strengthen the ecosystem that sustains us. \nFounded to create intentional space for Black-owned bookstores and the broader Black literary community\, Black Lit Weekend has grown into the premier national gathering of Black Booksellers. Grounded in relationship-building\, cultural preservation\, and collective power you will leave with the tools\, connections\, and resources to improve your bookselling practice. \nEach year\, we bring together those who shape\, distribute\, and amplify Black-owned bookstores\, creating space to: \nExchange ideas and resources \nBuild meaningful partnerships \nStrengthen the Black book economy \nHonor the histories that ground us \nImagine the futures we deserve \n 
URL:https://theheritageexchange.com/event/black-lit-weekend-2026/
CATEGORIES:Education, Training & Skills,Music, Film & Entertainment
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260724
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260726
DTSTAMP:20260719T183125Z
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SUMMARY:Global Diaspora Day
DESCRIPTION:The diaspora is spread across the world — carried by history\, memory\, and choice. But on July 25\, 2026\, we gather at the same time\, in cities on multiple continents\, as one family. \nEvery city shares the same spirit — cultural pavilions\, food from across the diaspora\, live music\, a diaspora-owned marketplace\, community — while each brings its own local flavor.
URL:https://theheritageexchange.com/event/global-diaspora-day/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260729
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260801
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SUMMARY:Mine Entra 2026
DESCRIPTION:The Zimbabwe International Trade Fair Company (ZITF Company) is the leading international exhibition organiser in the country. Our exhibitions and events are the first place where industry trends\, ideas and innovative products are unveiled. We bring together a diverse audience to promote trade and investment in the country. As part of our portfolio\, we also offer stand building\, venue hire and business consultancy services. 
URL:https://theheritageexchange.com/event/mine-entra-2026/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260731
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260805
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SUMMARY:8th Uganda Kwe Kwaffe Diaspora Canadian Business and Cultural Forum
DESCRIPTION:Canadians and the world in Diaspora come together in trade\, Culture and investment to support their economies. At the 3rd Uganda Kwe Kwaffe Cultural and Business Forum held in Edmonton April 2019\, Ugandan Ambassador to Canada Hon Joy Ruth Achieng\, noted that the global Ugandan living in diaspora contributed $1.4 billion to the country’s economy in 2017\,2020 with Ugandans in North America sending home more than $100m in remittances each year. \nAs part of our market penetration strategy in 2019.2020 Uganda Culture in Diaspora is a Canadian community organization\, as partnered with other community Association to promote Culture Values\, Developmental Educational programs\, Tourism and Trade among sister countries\, Networking opportunities and modern Agricultural practices to enable convenient\, hassle free Union for the North American\, European Market and Canada in Particular. Sectors with Ugandan Canadian residents. \nAnd the 8th Uganda Kwe kwaffe Diaspora Canadian Business and Cultural Forum 2025 Edmonton. \nEdmonton Events is a partnership between the City of Edmonton and Edmonton Tourism. We attract\, develop and support world-class sport and cultural events in Edmonton. We work closely with event rights holders to bid\, enhance\, and execute sport and cultural events of all kinds. From triathlons to soccer and downhill ice cross\, we love it all. We have a trusted network of partners who all contribute to the success of the event. That includes securing political and financial support\, work out logistics\, and making sure you connect with the people you need to reach. Presented by Communities. The world`s largest outdoor celebration of multiculturalism of 31st July – 3rd August 2025\, will be held at Royal Hotel West Edmonton 10010178 St Nw\,Edmontona AB TSS1T3 \nExperience the world in a weekend without leaving Edmonton at the world`s largest multicultural festival. Take apeek at Uganda Pavilion the host\, Pakistan\, taste the flavours of Fiji\, feel the beat of Brazil and explore exotic cultures from Afghanistan to Zimbabwe \nThe Edmonton Heritage Festival\, presented by Servus Credit Union\, is a family – friendly alcohol-free mingling of nations. Sample culinary treats\, shop for artwork\, and chat with folks who are proud to discuss their unique roots and the rich muti-cultural communities they have created in Canada. Over 100 pavilions representing more than 100 countries and cultures come together to share their entertainment and culture and celebrate diversity. \nWelcome to Edmonton Tourism! We are the trusted experts and resource for the sales and marketing of our city. We want visitors to have more than enough reasons to visit\, explore and stay longer in Edmonton.
URL:https://theheritageexchange.com/event/8th-uganda-kwe-kwaffe-diaspora-canadian-business-and-cultural-forum/
CATEGORIES:Culture & Heritage Experiences
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260918
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260924
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SUMMARY:Japan Soca Weekend & Caribbean Carnival
DESCRIPTION:Soca in Japan was founded in 2016 by a team of young\, energetic Soca lovers from Trinidad and Tobago and Japan. Its sole mission is to grow the Soca music culture and industry in Japan\, while providing opportunities for both Caribbean people and Japanese Soca fans. \nJapan Soca Weekend is the largest Soca festival in Japan and all of Asia. Fans of Caribbean culture and Soca music from around the world\, including Japan\, come together to celebrate Soca music. Japan Soca Weekend is held annually in September.
URL:https://theheritageexchange.com/event/japan-soca-weekend-caribbean-carnival/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261015
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261019
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SUMMARY:9th Annual Queen City Film Festival
DESCRIPTION:New Jersey’s most important film festival dedicated to uplifting underrepresented\, marginalized filmmakers\, while  changing community through cinema
URL:https://theheritageexchange.com/event/9th-annual-queen-city-film-festival/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261209
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261212
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SUMMARY:Invest Zambia International Conference 2026
DESCRIPTION:The Invest-Zambia International Conference (IZIC) is Zambia’s flagship investment promotion platform\, hosted by the Zambia Development Agency (ZDA) to position the country as a preferred destination for trade and investment. Launched in 2025\, IZIC brings together global investors\, policymakers\, financiers\, development partners\, and the private sector to catalyse joint ventures\, strategic partnerships\, and bankable investment deals across Zambia’s priority sectors.
URL:https://theheritageexchange.com/event/invest-zambia-international-conference-2026/
CATEGORIES:Trade & Industry
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