The Crisis We Are Addressing: The Burning Library
Every time an elder, a diaspora pioneer, or a local trade custodian passes away or retires, an entire library of unwritten survival logic, trade strategies, and cultural intelligence vanishes forever.
From Passive Stories to Sovereign Assets
For over 14 years, we have gathered these unwritten histories across Northern Italy and across the African diaspora. Now, we have built the software engine, “The Sovereign Oracle,” to engineer these living histories into permanent and monetizable educational assets.
The Program Breakdown
Friday, October 16th – Opening Conference & Keynote Assembly
The Genesis (17:00 CEST):
We return to Sala Africa, the historic birthplace of our movement. Keynote address by Obehi Ewanfoh (Director, Evideos APS) on the 12-year evolution of WeDiasporan and the deployment of our flagship initiative, “Saving The Burning Library”
Opening Conference & Keynote Lecture (18:00 CEST)
High-level panel featuring municipal authorities and African diaspora leaders on trade entrepreneurs and civic integration. Featuring a guest lecture on Indigenous Knowledge Systems (IKS) by Prof. Oluwafemi Esan (Founder, EI-ROI London University).
VIP Cultural Gala & Networking Dinner (20:00 CEST)
Conclude Day 1 with an exclusive networking dinner alongside keynote speakers, local leaders pioneers, and institutional guests. (Advance reservation required).
Saturday, October 17th – Cultural Heritage & Field Practicum
Verona Cultural City Tour (10:00 CEST)
A curated walk through historical Verona (including the Arena, Veronetta, and St. Zeno’s), revealing the “Hidden African Presence” in European history.
Ancestral Heritage Session (12:00 CEST):
A profound workshop at the African Museum with Rev. Gloria Ogunbadejo, examining the Cultural, and spiritual connection of the global African diaspora.
Drum percussion & Theater Performance (20:00 CEST)
Experience live African drum percussion, short film screenings, and an exclusive theatrical performance by Symbolic P. Space — (Teatro dell’Imperfezione) from Bressanone.
A Visionary Future
Join us as we bridge our years of evolution into a bold new vision. By gathering in the heart of Verona, Italy, we are transforming our collective experience into a lasting legacy. Be part of this journey as we redefine the diaspora experience and shape a new path ahead.
The ONBA™ Methodology Framework: Master the systematic mechanics of how we transition from passive oral storytelling into high-yield qualitative knowledge engineering to convert unwritten memory into structured assets.
Introducing The Sovereign Oracle: Experience a live demonstration of our AI-powered software engine, the core of our educational infrastructure, engineered to capture, digitize, and preserve our living libraries.
Join Our Narrative Engineers: Become a certified Narrative Engineer, master the ONBA™ methodology, and leverage the power of The Sovereign Oracle engine to turn the stories into monetizable assets and save your burning library.
Guests & Participants
Symbolic P. Space
Theater performance
Symbolic P. Space (Teatro dell’Imperfezione) is an experimental theater collective in Bressanone, Italy. They bridge history, identity, and community storytelling through immersive, boundary-pushing cultural stage performances.
Prof. Oluwafemi Esan
Guest lecturer
Amb. Prof. Oluwafemi Esan is Founder of El-ROI London University, a Transpersonal Therapist, and Ambassador for Hawaii. He specializes in non-religious spirituality, transpersonal psychology, and higher education coaching.
Rev. Gloria Tinu Ogunbadejo
Special event curator
Rev. Gloria Tinu Ogunbadejo is an Ordained Minister, ancestral lineage practitioner, and healing coach. Grounded in Yoruba ancestry, she creates sacred spaces for grief, restoration, and generational healing.
Ezenwa Jennifer Ngozi
Guest speaker
Ezenwa Jennifer Ngozi is Vice President of Associazione Terra dei Popoli and a cultural mediator in Verona. She supports immigrant families, collaborating with hospitals, schools, and social welfare institutions.
Prosper Nkenfack
Guest speaker
Prosper Nkenfack is a professional translator and founder of Italtraduzioni in Verona. Specializing in linguistic services and interpreting, he supports companies and institutions in multilingual communication.
Malice Omondi
The Event Moderator
Malice Omondi is a cultural mediator, presenter, and promoter of intercultural dialogue. With her energy and experience, she builds bridges between people, cultures, and generations across Verona.
Event Sponsors
We are deeply grateful for their generous support and contribution in sponsoring this event.
AClasses Academy
AClasses Academy is the premier digital infrastructure and educational platform helping African diaspora executives, academics, and business leaders transition from high-value digital tenancy to sovereign ownership through our proprietary qualitative processing framework, state-of-the-art software systems, and specialized executive training programs.
Guimeds
Guimeds (Guinea-Bissau Medicines) focuses on two primary pillars: Traditional Medicine and Wellness. Founded to bridge ancestral heritage with modern health, it helps communities discover the foundational knowledge, natural remedies, and core values behind traditional holistic practices to elevate overall well-being.
Looking forward to seeing you!
- Dates: October 16-17, 2026
- Location: Sala Africa, Museo Africano — Vicolo Pozzo 1, 37129 Verona, Italy
- Organized by: Evideos APS (through its WeDiasporan project)