“The 2008 ADHT Conference swings back to Bermuda following a highly successful conference in the Bahamas last year. In fact, whenever this event returns to its Bermuda roots, it’s a grand homecoming. I always look forward to it. Also this year is particularly special because visiting conference delegates are invited to join all Bermudians as we commemorate Emancipation Day on July 31st. It marks the end of African enslavement on the island and serves as the perfect historical culmination to the 2008 ADHT Conference.” Dr. the Honorable Ewart F. Brown, JP, MP, Premier and Minister of Tourism and Transport, Bermuda
Conference Co-Chairs
Danny Glover Actor / Film Maker / Entertainer / Activist		Dr. Radell Tankard Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Education, Bermuda

The Fourth International African Diaspora Heritage Trail Conference, hosted by Premier Dr. the Honorable Ewart F. Brown, JP, MP, and the Government of Bermuda, will continue in the tradition of gathering diverse talented and experienced persons from throughout the African Diaspora who are committed to the authentic research, documentation, promotion and dynamic development of African Diaspora Heritage sites/venues, museums, monuments, and cultural expressions.

Interactive conference offerings are designed to include the expertise of all participants, and convey the rich heritage and culture of the peoples of Africa and the African Diaspora as presented through their own artistic expressions, written and oral histories, institution-building and policy making. Conference attendees can expect to actively participate in educational and professional development sessions, share model heritage trail programs, enjoy networking on an international level, and receive unparalleled technical assistance for their heritage tourism programs.

Conference Highlights

• Exciting and inspiring speakers and presentations on cutting-edge topics relevant to Heritage Trail development
• Plenary sessions, forums, roundtable discussions and demonstrations providing information, perspective, models and dialogue on the state of the African Diaspora heritage movement
• Technical assistance opportunities provided by many of the best minds in heritage tourism development
• Social networking enabling delegates to interact with their peers from around the world
• Culture of the Diaspora Presentations including:
  1. Music of the Diaspora
  2. Film of the Diaspora
  3. Fashion of the Diaspora
• Participation in Bermuda’s Emancipation Day Celebration including:
  1. Emancipation Day Service of Praise
  2. Friendly Society Emancipation March
  3. Annual Cup Match Event and Awards Dinner
  4. Unveiling of historic African Diaspora landmark
• African Diaspora Trade Expo including exhibits from various venues, museums, and private entities

Who should Attend:

• Government Tourism Officials
• Senior Elected Officials
• Hospitality and Travel Industry Professionals
• Educators, Youth and Students
• Museum Staff and Supporters
• Heritage Tourism Officials and Staff
• Community Leaders and Activists
• Media Representatives, Public Relations, and Marketing Professionals
• Religious and Spiritual Leaders
• Performing, Visual and Literary Artists
• Architects, Planners and Engineers