2026 Pan African Student Leadership Conference & Festival

Monday, March 16, 2026
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Centennial Student Union, South Road, Mankato, MN

The 50th Annual Pan African Student Leadership Conference & Festival

Pan-African Conference Festival is a statewide cultural and humanities festival honoring the stories, artistry, scholarship, and lived experiences of the African diaspora in Minnesota. As the longest-running event of its kind in the Midwest, this festival has grown from a one-day academic gathering into a multi-layered celebration of identity, heritage, and intergenerational storytelling. The 50th anniversary transforms the experience into a full cultural festival featuring live performances, visual art exhibitions, cultural pavilions, youth outreach, humanities workshops, and legacy presentations from Minnesota’s most influential scholars and community leaders.

Festivities, including performances, dancing, singing, bands, and art, will take place all throughout the day. You don't want to miss this!

Register Today (online registration form)