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AFRO WINE WEEK

NOVEMBER 7-13, 2026

CAPE TOWN

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Culture is Capital

The Blueprint for the New Global Wine Economy

The Mission: For centuries, the wine industry has run on old hierarchies. Now, the global Black wine community is shifting the paradigm. We are moving from "labor" to "asset owners," leveraging our unique cultural vibration to turn wine from a grocery item into a luxury investment.

Our Economic Thesis: "Culture is Capital". It asserts that our food, our art, and our community are the value-adds that unlock true wealth. At Afro Wine Week 2026, we will stop viewing ourselves through the lens of labor and start operating as asset owners.

Afro Wine Week 2026 is not about asking for a seat at the old table. It is about building a new exchange—one driven by ownership, technology, and unapologetic authenticity.

Now, we stand at our own 1855 moment.

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    7 DAYS

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    10 SPEAKERS

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    5 + EVENTS

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    ENDLESS NETWORKING

INSIDE THE SUMMIT

Join the architects of the new global wine economy. At Afro Wine Week, we are converting "Culture is Capital" from a slogan into an operational strategy.

This experience is designed for the builders. Whether you are in the ideation phase or looking to scale, you will step inside a seven-day ecosystem of mentorship and high-level strategy. Together, we will codify the New Classification of Black Wine and master the technology required to turn drinkers into disciples and brands into legacies.

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AGENDA AT A GLANCE

THE BUSINESS

  • Monday: Summit & Think Tanks at The Rockefeller. The core curriculum on the New Classification and Distribution.

  • Tuesday: Private Business Meetings. One-on-one sessions curated to build your "Digital Négociant" network.

  • Thursday: Summit on the Road. Mobile workshops focusing on operational realities.

  • Friday: The Afro Vine Exchange. The ultimate trade tasting and consumer showcase.

THE LIFESTYLE

  • Saturday: Welcome Dinner at Mama Africa.

  • Sunday: Sips with Soul Tour featuring Carmen Stevens, Aslina, and Klein Goederust.

  • Wednesday: Cape Excursions. Choose from Table Mountain, Robben Island, The Peninsula/Penguins, or an Aquila Safari.

  • Thursday Night: Black-Owned Restaurant Crawl in the City Center. Learn More

OUR PILLARS

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    MASTERING THE WINE BUSINESS- FROM GRAPE TO GLASS

    To build a legacy, you must understand the landscape. We break down the barriers between "making wine" and "selling wine," teaching the essential economics of the vine. This is where passion meets profitability, turning the art of winemaking into a sustainable global enterprise.

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    THE NEW HIERARCHY

    Moving beyond the monolithic "Black-owned" label. We will establish a respectable classification system that distinguishes and honors Estate Grown legacies, Winemaker Projects, and Brand Owners, creating a clear ladder of value for investors.

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    THE DIGITAL NEGOCIANT

    Building a borderless, sovereign distribution network. By leveraging AI and Blockchain, we bypass traditional gatekeepers to create a direct-to-consumer power grid where we own our data and our global reach.

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    THE LIFESTYLE ASSET

    Monetizing the vibe. We are transforming wine brands into lifestyle houses by integrating gastronomy, art, and music. This is how we convert consumers into collectors.

  • BLACK ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT

    We are building a self-sustaining economy. This pillar focuses on strategic procurement and partnership, ensuring that every dollar and rand spent during the wine lifecycle supports Black-owned businesses. We are moving from consumers to owners in the entire value chain.

Paul Siguqa, Owner, Klein Goederust

Chinedu Rita Rosa, CEO of Vines by Rosa

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Phil Bowes, Inclusive Growth Strategies Manager at SA Wine

Solange Jacobs, Owner of Solange Was Here

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Ikimi Dubose-Woodson, Co-Founder & CEO, The Roots Fund

Theodora Lee, Owner of Theopolis Wines

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OUR 2025 SPEAKERS

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Ayanda Majola, Co-founder and CEO of SV Capital

Richard Holt, Group CEO of Concepts Collective

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Roger Domingo, Executive Director at Pinotage Youth Development Academy

Michael Sudarkasa, Business Consultant

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