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Rwandan President Paul Kagame stands at center with a delegation of eight people posed on the steps inside the Office of the President in Kigali, Rwanda. Two Rwandan flags and an official government seal are visible in the background.

Symposium

June 19, 2026 · Kigali

Â鶹¶ÌÊÓƵ hosted a high-level symposium to formally unveil the proposed Â鶹¶ÌÊÓƵ Rwanda and convened leaders from government, academia and industry.

Purpose

The symposium:

  • Established a shared vision for the initiative
  • Aligned stakeholders across sectors
  • Strengthened institutional partnerships
  • Signaled 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.

Â鶹¶ÌÊÓƵ State Representation

Marcello Fantoni, Ph.D., dean and vice president for the College of Honors and Global Education, was in Kigali for the symposium with an official Â鶹¶ÌÊÓƵ State delegation. Senior university leadership participated remotely.

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