Join us at the 4th edition of Omek Baobab Nights, an in-person community event that centers joy and unity.

This special 4th edition, held in the spirit of February’s Black History Month and Valentine’s Day, is a celebration of storytelling and identity. We’ll delve into the many facets of love – from personal self-love to the rich appreciation of our cultures and the strengthening of community bonds. 🧡

Be part of an evening where narratives shift and connections are made, all in the spirit of unity and understanding.

Shout out to The Extra Mile for opening their door to us once again! 🤝🏽


What to expect? 🤩
• Mingle with like-minded creators and thought leaders from the Omek and Patta community.
• Experience a welcoming space where you can be yourself as you get to know your community.
• Attend inspiring conversations where everyone can take the stage.
• Participate in fun games and networking activities to connect with peers.
• Enjoy food, drinks and music to feed body and soul.


Agenda 💅🏽
17:00: Doors open — arrive early, explore and mingle
17:45: Community Circle — a group discussion with special guests and YOU
19:00: Games & networking activities — grow your network and learn cool stuff
19:45: Open mic — share your ideas, thoughts and talent with your community
20:00: Music and food — network and build friendships around food, drinks and music


Special Guests 🎤
• Edson Sabajo, co-founder of Patta — will share insights about the iconic brand and the impactful work of the Patta Academy
• Kemo Camara, founder of Omek — will bring perspectives on the importance of celebrating our bicultural identities in the process of self-love
• Clare Adamson, podcast host and event manager — will guide our conversations
• And YOU — ready to bring your voice to the conversation.

Spaces are limited – secure your ticket now! Ticket includes a delightful meal.

Special discount available for Omek members ⚡: use the promo code shared in the platform event page and get 5€ off the ticket price.
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At Omek, we believe in inclusivity and understand that financial circumstances can vary. If you're facing financial difficulties and would like to attend our events, please don't hesitate to reach out to us. We offer discounted tickets to ensure that everyone has the opportunity to be part of our community. Contact us at events@myomek.com and let's find a way to make it possible for you to join us.

About Omek and Baobab Nights
Omek is a community centered platform connecting and championing biculturals of African descent. Omek makes connection and collaboration simple through our digital and in-person spaces.
Baobab Nights is an Omek networking series designed to connect you to like-minded creators, thinkers, and leaders from communities of African descent in the Netherlands and beyond. This series is about great people enjoying good vibes, so come as yourself and we’ll handle the rest! 🙌🏾

About the Patta Foundation
The Patta Foundation is dedicated to bringing about meaningful social change by combining community and social efforts aimed at minority, vulnerable, and young audiences. We strive for greater social inclusion, equality, and diversity by being active in environments where marginalization and social discrimination are evident.

About The Extra Mile
The Extra Mile is a community space in Amsterdam Zuidoost that acts as a facilitator, incubator and community builder for a wide range of creatives, professionals, and businesses.

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Baobab Nights: Changing Narratives

Networking and professional

Join other Black professionals and ERG leaders from across the Netherlands and beyond for a one-of-a-kind networking night!

About this Event


Are you a member or a leader of a Black Employee Resource Group (ERG) in your organization? Get practical tips and inspiration on how to grow your impact, gain support from the management, and attract interest among employees.

What to expect ✨

In a much requested follow-up to our successful event in November, Omek is hosting an in-person Black Employee Networking Night. This is your opportunity to connect with others active in Black ERGs across different sectors, exchange ideas and learn best practices for building an inclusive workplace.

The event is open to all Black employees, sponsors, and allies. Take the opportunity to develop your vision in a supportive environment, break bread and leave with your cup filled after a fun and productive evening. This event is projected to sell out in advance, so please make sure that you book your tickets ASAP!







Location and agenda ?

The event is hosted in the beautiful Felix Meritis in Amsterdam.

* 5:00pm: Doors open
* 5:30pm: Chapter 1 – Introductions
* 6:30pm: Chapter 2 – ERG Leadership Panel
* 7:15pm: Chapter 3 – Roundtables
* 8:00pm: Chapter 4 – Conclusions & Networking
* 9:00pm: Wrap up

During the course of the evening, we will have delicious food served (including vegetarian and vegan options) in a casual environment allowing you to mix and mingle with everyone else in the room. A menu and attendee list are provided in advance to help you better prepare.

Food and beverages are included in the price of your ticket.







About our recent ERG event ?

In November, we hosted an engaging online conversation with ERG leaders to talk honestly about experiences, learnings, and paths for strengthening the Black employee experience. We had over 10 brands in attendance including Foot Locker, Nike, Amazon, PVH, McKinsey and ING. The conversation gave space for new connections and highlighted a shared Black ERG network is a powerful way to build inclusion and change.

To learn more about our last conversation, read our full article.



Tickets
* Individual tickets: €300
* Ticket bundle (5 - 8 people): €1,500
* To inquire about 9+ people or to arrange your payment through an invoice, reach out to kemo@myomek.com

Refund policy: Tickets can be refunded until March 14.



About Omek ??

Founded in 2019, Omek is a membership-based community connecting bicultural of African descent with each other, with brands, and resources. Our mission is to unlock and share the talent, voices, and energy of biculturals of African descent. Based in Amsterdam with global outreach, our process is two-fold. First, we create programs and events that make connection and collaboration simple within biculturals of African descent and allies. We then work with partners to bring insight and access to a diverse pool of talent.

Learn more at myomek.com

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