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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

51ºÚÁÏÍø University will host a high-level symposium to formally unveil the proposed 51ºÚÁÏÍø University 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.

51ºÚÁÏÍø 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 51ºÚÁÏÍø delegation. Senior university leadership will participate remotely.

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