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“As you stand at the intersection of knowledge and culture, know that your journey is more than a path—it’s a beacon for those who follow.”
AAFC Retreat & Faculty CPD Forum: July 24-25, 2025, Lisbon, Portugal & Online
Program
Day 1: Thursday, July 24, 2025
Theme: Empowering African American Faculty through Global Engagement and Innovation
8:30 AM – 9:00 AM | Registration & Coffee Networking
9:00 AM – 9:30 AM | Opening Remarks & Welcome Address
9:30 – 10:30 AM | Roundtable Discussion: Expanding Leadership and Influence in Academia
10:30 AM – 11:00 AM | Coffee Break & Networking
11:00 AM – 12:30 PM | Panel Discussion: Navigating Career Advancement in Academia
12:30 PM – 1:30 PM | Lunch & Informal Networking
1:30 PM – 3:00 PM | Workshop: Mastering Grant Writing & Publishing Success
3:00 PM – 3:30 PM | Break
3:30 PM – 5:00 PM | Roundtable Discussion: Expanding Leadership and Influence in Academia
5:00 PM – 6:00 PM | Reception & Networking Session.
Day 2: Friday, July 25, 2025
Theme: Building Global Networks and Sustaining Academic Excellence
8:30 AM – 9:00 AM | Breakfast Networking Session
9:00 AM – 10:30 AM | Workshop: International Networking for African American Faculty
10:30 AM – 11:00 AM | Break
11:00 AM – 12:30 PM | Panel Discussion: The Global Influence of African American Faculty in Innovation and Entrepreneurship
12:30 PM – 1:30 PM | Lunch Break
1:30 PM – 3:00 PM | Workshop: Advancing Leadership and Career Growth through Mentorship
3:00 PM – 3:30 PM | Break
3:30 AM – 5:00 AM | AAFC Inaugural Lecture
- Lecture Topic: “The Enduring Impact of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) in 21st Century Education”
- Keynote Speakers: Two HBCU Presidents
5:00 PM – 6:00 PM | Farewell Reception
- Final opportunity for participants to solidify connections and celebrate the achievements of the AAFC retreat.
Capacity Building
Resilience and Well-being
Upcoming Free Workshop: "Resilience and Well-being: Managing Stress and Work-Life Balance"
HBCUs Entrepreneurship
Upcoming Free Workshop: "Entrepreneurship in HBCUs: Turning Research into Impact"
Fundable Grant Writing
Free Workshop: "Grant Writing and Funding Opportunities for African American Scholars"
Goal & Opportunities #1
The KIE Conference is an internationally recognized event that attracts educators, scholars, practitioners and, professionals from around the world. By participating, you gain exposure to cutting-edge research, emerging trends, and global networks.
Goal & Opportunities #3
African American Faculty Connects is more than just a networking opportunity; it’s a community. This initiative is your gateway to connecting with others who share your commitment to excellence and innovation in academia.
Goal & Opportunities #2
Engage in high-level discussions, attend workshops, and present your research to an international audience. The KIE Conference offers numerous opportunities for professional growth and development.
Goal & Opportunities #4
We understand the unique challenges faced by African American faculty in academia. Through this initiative, we provide a supportive space where you can find mentorship, share experiences, and advocate for diversity and inclusion in higher education.
Get Involved
01. Attend KIE2025
Join us at the next KIE Conference in Europe - Lisbon, Portugal July 22-24, 2025
02. Present Your Work
Share your research, teaching, innovations, and ideas with a global audience.
03. Collaborate & Lead
Take advantage of the collaborative opportunities at the KIE Conference.
04. Join the Community
Sign up for our mailing list to stay informed about upcoming events, opportunities ...
Dr David C. Sledge - Creativity 2019
KIE Honour Roll
The Knowledge, Innovation and Enterprise Conference is an annual event that brings together scholars and practitioners from around the world.
High Quality & Unique
1 Conference, 8 Featured Events, 1 Global Community of Practice
Global Reach & Engagement
Academics, Practitioners and Professionals from 152 countries have participated at KIE Conference so far
Authors & Contributors
100+ contributors/authors of chapters and papers publications over the last decade
African Americans at the KIE Conference
David C. Sledge, EdD
Dr David C. Sledge, a professor and researcher in Design, Creativity, and Education at Howard University, Washington DC, sharing his research work at the 2019 KIE Conference in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. More …
His work, “The Creativity and Innovation of Frank Furness”, was Runner-Up 2019 KIE Best Paper Award – Creativity Category.
Publish with us
Dr Sledge’s paper was published as a chapter in “Marking the 105th Birthday of the Contemporary Father of Creativity: E. Paul Torrance”, edited by Dr Fredricka K. Reisman (London: KIE Publications), 2019.
Renaldo A. Scott, EdD
Dr Renaldo A. Scott, of University of Pennsylvania, attended KIE Conference in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Dr Scott’s shares his work titled: “Please ASK: How Creativity Can Foster Improved ESL Student Comprehension of Article Usage Before Proper Nouns”. Dr Scott participated at the 2023 KIE Conference held in Madrid, Spain and Online.
Publish with us
Dr Scott’s latest publication, “Present Perfect Tense: A Creative Clarification”, is published in the Research Papers in Knowledge, Innovation and Enterprise, Volume 12, August 2024.
