Festival Of The Diaspora

February 13th - February 16th, 2025
InterContinental IHG Medellín, Colombia

Celebrating Humanity Everywhere

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Creating uniquely productive spaces for thoughtful leaders from all walks of life

The Festival of the Diaspora is a global nonprofit event that aims to celebrate and connect humanity by encouraging inclusivity.

Featured FOTD Events

2025 Flore-SER Fashion Show

3rd Annual Black Ambition/FOTD Pitch Competition

2025 Diasporic Exhibition Experience

About The Festival Of The Diaspora Organization

Each year, we bring our unwavering belief and unwavering commitment to a new city, ignited a ripple effect of positive impact.

Join Us in Medellin, Colombia for fotd 2025

We are honored to bring the festival to our home base, one of the most dynamic cities in Latin America

WE ARE ONE!

Our Pillars

Casa Innovation & Festival of the Diaspora

We are pleased to announce that this year, as the Festival of the Diaspora and Casa Innovation, we have officially merged. This union marks a new and exciting chapter for us, where we will combine our strengths and align our missions to create an even greater impact on the underserved communities we work with and, of course, on everyone who is part of our ecosystem.

For years, Casa Innovation has been a beacon of support, developing the capacity of underestimated entrepreneurs across the Americas. Now, with the Festival of the Diaspora, we are combining this support with the Festival’s ability to connect diaspora leaders from across the Americas.

This merger allows us to expand our reach, amplify our impact, and create more opportunities for entrepreneurial leaders. We are excited about the future ahead—this is just the beginning of a transformative journey. The union of the Festival of the Diaspora and Casa Innovation represents a renewed commitment to excellence and the empowerment of all entrepreneurial leaders. Through this collaboration, we aspire to build a legacy of lasting impact and inspire more people to join our mission.

Co-Create

Collaborative Innovation: We believe in the power of collaboration to address social challenges effectively. We actively involve social entrepreneurs and underestimated communities in the co-creation process, encouraging them to work together to generate innovative solutions that are contextually relevant. This includes facilitating partnerships, interdisciplinary collaborations, and leveraging collective expertise to drive impactful change.

Access to Grants for FOTD and Casa Innovation Events: We provide social entrepreneurs with opportunities to access grants that support their participation in joint events organized by the Festival of the Diaspora and Casa Innovation. This enables them to showcase their products and services to a broader audience.

Vendor Network Access: We have established a vendor network that connects social entrepreneurs with potential buyers and partners, exposing their products and services to new markets and opportunities.

Coach

Coaching and Capacity Building: We provide comprehensive training and development programs that equip social entrepreneurs from underestimated communities with the necessary technical, managerial, and leadership skills to drive the success of their ventures. This includes personalized coaching, mentorship, and access to relevant resources.

Capacity Building Ecosystem: We provide a hybrid model of in-person and online training programs that equips social entrepreneurs from underestimated communities with the necessary tools, knowledge, and practical skills to scale their ventures.

Pitch Competitions and Elevator Pitch Training: We organize pitch competitions tailored to each subpopulation (diasporic communities, migrant communities, LGBTQ+, women, and youth) and offer training on how to deliver effective elevator pitches.

Connect

Networking and Collaboration: We foster connections and collaborations among social entrepreneurs, mentors, organizations, and underestimated communities. By facilitating knowledge exchange, experience sharing, and resource collaboration, we create a supportive network that promotes growth, learning, and mutual support for ventures.

Festival of the Diaspora Participation: Casa Innovation serves as the operational partner for the Festival of the Diaspora (FOTD), actively supporting social entrepreneurs to participate in FOTD events. This includes showcasing their ventures, networking with like-minded individuals, and accessing new opportunities.

Networking and Connecting Events: We organize various networking and connecting events both across the Americas and at our headquarters in Medellin, Colombia. These events facilitate meaningful connections, knowledge sharing, and collaboration among social entrepreneurs and other stakeholders.

Next Stop, Medellin

The 4th Annual Festival of the Diaspora is heading to the City of Eternal Spring in Medellin, Colombia. After breaking attendance records in Rio de Janeiro during February 2024, we are expecting the largest festival in our 4 year history in Medellin!

Whether you’ve attended before or are a first-time festival-goer, we invite you to register today and experience the joy and diversity of our diasporic community.

FOTD 2025 Themes

History & Culture

Immerse yourself in the vibrant tapestry of Colombian traditions and lifestyles.

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Media & The Arts

Navigate the intersections of commerce and media in today’s interconnected world.

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Entrepreneurship & Creative Economies

Allow your ideas to take root and flourish by entering dynamic, enriching spaces.

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Philanthropic Sector & Impact

Address pressing social and environmental issues through resources and capital allocation.

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Tech & Society

Delve into the interplay between Technology, AI and society, and the transformative potential it holds.

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*Discounted pricing will only be valid until August 31st 2024

FOTD 2024 Road Trip to Choco

$750

This is a curated experience with the charter flight from Medellin, hotel in Quibdo, meals and excursions covered.

Pase de Festival Todo Incluido para Colombianos

$900

All-Inclusive Festival Pass includes 4 nights of lodging at the Intercontinental

Pase de Festival para Colombianos

$300

Daily festival pass just for Colombians, must input national identification number.

FOTD 2025 Dine-o-Rama

$100

Small groups dinners together at different restaurants to connect, celebrate and cultivate relationships…

FOTD 2025 All Inclusive Pass

$1,500

Festival Ticket + All Inclusive Pass, Includes 4 Nights of Lodging and Airport Transfers

FOTD 2025 Festival Pass

$750

Festival Ticket Only for 4 Days, No Lodging Included