At Generation1.ca, we know the African story is global — lived across continents, powered by diaspora talent, and rooted in innovation and resilience. Under our leadership as North America’s premier professional community for immigrant inclusion and global talent pipelines, we’re proud to partner with the Pan-African Chamber of Commerce (PACC) to spotlight diaspora Africans and connect immigrants with opportunities at home and abroad, growing their visibility, voice, value, and connections.
PACC unites leaders across business, government, and community to accelerate Africa’s economic vitality. Its leadership team acts as a corporate think tank — cultivating executive relationships, mentoring entrepreneurs and small business owners, supporting job creation, and fostering civic engagement to meet evolving community needs.
Our shared platforms — action-driven and story-led — work to reverse and mitigate brain drain, encourage self-reliance, inspire reinvestment, and showcase the powerful exchange between African innovation and diaspora influence. As migration intensifies, we’re shaping decades of cross-border prosperity and connection.
Through AfroRise2050, Generation1.ca’s signature storytelling and action space powering AfroFutures2050, we bring these ambitions to life: reversing brain drain, inspiring reinvestment, and celebrating the dynamic flow of ideas, talent, and capital across borders. Together, we’re ensuring African immigrants abroad — and those building at home — have the visibility, voice, and value they need to thrive and lead.
“The future of the world is in Africa,our significant demographic and economic potential, driven by a young population, rich natural resources, and rapid technological adoption will make this happen. However, the realization of this potential depends on overcoming challenges such as lack of energy needed to industrialise faster, creating sufficient jobs for our growing youth population and developing inclusive governance and infrastructure. That’s why we are thrilled to partner with our fellow/sister professional community association Generation1.ca—to tackle these challenges head-on and unlock the boundless opportunities ahead.”
Johnny Muteba, CEO, Pan African Chamber of Commerce
Celebrate the inaugural edition of Our Dreams for Africa — with visionary excerpts from global talent and Generation1.ca members. Explore more and join the movement!
Generation1.ca X Pan African Chamber of Commerce’s partnership is powered by the following strategic pillars:
- Virtual Career Fairs and Case Competitions: Connect African talent to global opportunities and explore regional editions in Africa.
- Healthcare Skills and Innovation: Spotlight critical health challenges to shape future-ready skills and solutions.
- Emerging Technologies and Digital Skills: Build capacity in AI, data, cybersecurity, and other future-facing tech for our shared communities via our Future Ready Innovators Credential.
- Amplifying Diaspora Voices: Promote African diaspora immigrant expertise to drive reinvestment and global competitiveness and influence in Africa.
- Spotlighting Trends and Stories: Elevate voices and insights from Dreams for Africa and our annual Global Industry Skills Study to shape growth and policy.
“At Generation1.ca, we believe Africa’s youth, creativity, and entrepreneurial energy are shaping the next frontier of global innovation. With the second-largest cohort of our Generation1.ca’s immigrant members hailing from African nations, this partnership with the Pan-African Chamber of Commerce is both timely and deeply meaningful. Together, we are building bridges between continents—advancing inclusive growth, ethical AI, and future-ready talent pipelines that connect immigrant ambition with opportunity across the world.”
— Arundati Dandapani, Founder & CEO, Generation1.ca
