Bentley’s African Student Association Successfully Hosts Inspirational Conference with Keynote from Jean-Paul Adam and Support from University Leadership
The Bentley African Student Association (ASA) team, led by Danquah, took charge of organizing this year’s conference. The event attracted ten speakers, compared to just three the previous year. Attendees came from both Bentley University and beyond, including Tufts University student Kristen Barth. After attending the conference, Barth praised the keynote address delivered by Jean-Paul Adam, which covered topics such as policy making, international collaboration, and unity among African nations. She commended the ASA team for their hard work and dedication in planning and executing the conference.
The success of the conference can be attributed to the efforts of the ASA teams responsible for various tasks such as marketing, outreach, and operations. These teams were instrumental in budgeting, securing speakers and sponsors, organizing facilities, and promoting the event. Early in the planning process, they met with Bentley President E. LaBrent Chrite who provided support and encouragement for the event. Danquah expressed gratitude for this support from Bentley’s leadership which gave them confidence to aim for even greater growth in future events. With this support from Bentley’s leadership, Danquah is optimistic about the conference’s potential to expand and continue making a positive impact on students’ learning and networking opportunities while inspiring a renewed commitment to contributing to Ghana’s development and that of Africa as a whole.
