The African Business Conference, organized and managed by a team of nine undergraduate students from ASA, was a huge success this year. The event drew attendees not only from Bentley but also from other institutions, including Tufts University student Kristen Barth. Barth was particularly moved by the keynote address delivered by Jean-Paul Adam, which focused on policy-making, international collaboration, and fostering unity among African nations. She expressed her gratitude to the Bentley African Student Association team for putting together such an impactful event, stating that it had renewed her commitment to contributing meaningfully to the development of her homeland, Ghana, and Africa as a whole.
The success of the conference can be attributed to the dedication of the ASA student teams responsible for planning various aspects of the event. They took on tasks like budgeting, securing speakers and sponsors, arranging facilities, and promoting the conference. In the early stages of planning, they met with Bentley President E. LaBrent Chrite, who offered support and encouragement. Danquah expressed appreciation for this support, noting that having President Chrite’s backing made hosting the conference much easier.
Danquah highlighted the importance of creating a platform for conversations not only among students but also with alumni and professionals. With this support from Bentley leadership and other stakeholders, she believes that the conference has enormous potential to grow significantly in the future and pave the way for even greater success.
