Cultural Investment & Diaspora Markets

Key Facts

—Dates. The 30th Petronio Álvarez Festival runs 10–17 August 2026 in Cali, Colombia.

—Summit structure. The Global Afro Summit includes an international pavilion, a mayors’ meeting, and a forum on Afro-diasporic economy and AI.

—Advisory network. The Pan-African Council has joined the festival’s advisory committee for the anniversary edition.