Cybastion joined ambassadors, diplomats, business leaders and members of the African diaspora on June 3 at the Africa Day 2026 Reception, where participants celebrated Africa’s achievements and discussed pathways to advancing the African Union’s Agenda 2063 development goals.
Hosted by the African Diplomatic Corps and the African Union Mission to the United States, African ambassadors, senior officials from the and other U.S. government agencies, business leaders, and leaders from the African diaspora gathered to celebrate African culture, progress and future, at the Smithsonian Institution’s Museum of African Art in Washington, D.C.
Representing Cybastion were Scott Blacklin, Senior Vice President of Government Affairs; Cynthia Sako, Administrative and Events Lead; and Antonio Espirito Santo, Government Affairs Coordinator.
A panel of Africa-focused experts discussed the continent’s development priorities under the theme, “Assuring Sustainable Water Availability and Safe Sanitation Systems to Achieve the Goals of Agenda 2063,” highlighting the need for greater collaboration, innovation and sustainable solutions to advance opportunities across the continent.
The evening event featured an inaugural “Africa Day Trivia Challenge”, a cultural and educational initiative to strengthen connections among the African diplomatic community and young professionals from the African diaspora.
After a high-energy competition, the group REF.U-GEEZ won the inaugural competition, demonstrating their exceptional knowledge of Africa’s history, geography, culture and people.
Following the competition, guests enjoyed a showcase of African cuisine representing diverse regions of the continent and opportunities for cultural exchange and networking throughout the evening.
The event highlighted the importance of strategic partnerships, digital innovation and human capital development in advancing the goals of the African Union’s Agenda 2063.
