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An iteration of the 'Bitcoin Meetup' held originally in Ghana, this event went further to separate cryptocurrencies from blockchain technology. Participating students learned about how the technology can be applied to a variety of industries; hospitality, tourism, fashion, medicine, real estate, etc.

I wanted to help students discover the world of alternative foods. The future is uncertain in terms of access to traditional proteins, so we focused on insects, plant-based and other food options. We also addressed sustainability through the lens of "use the whole beast." Students and other attendees were able to sample roasted and ground insects, as well interact with live insects (for the courageous).

This event has taken place twice now, each time exposing students to careers in the airline industry. The second event expanded beyond just traditional careers in aviation/airports to include journalism and media roles. In both events students had a chance to win $25,000 in our paper airplane contest. MORE

This edition will focus on the WTTC projections for tourism in Ghana. The country has fallen short in most years over the last decade, We will explore how they could be reached in the near future. We will also discuss pricing for services and tipping from the perspective of visitors.

Millions of clothes are dumped into Ghana on a weekly basis. While there are incredible organizations that are tackling this monumental issue, we have created a contest to bring attention to new audiences. This is an effort to provide a creative approach to upcycling through fashion.

I am passionate about beverage marketing so I created an event that speaks to a part of the industry rarely discussed. AIAB gets into the business and marketing behind beverage and condiment brands. We bring together the top people in the business; those who can tell practical stories about how they built their brands. MORE

This event was the inaugural showcase of elements within the nightlife industry. Three panels were delivered virtually; history/future, food & beverage, and DJs/entertainment. In all there were fourteen panelists and over fifty students who attended. What an amazing collection of experience!

Prompted by a concern about the lack of interview preparation for high school students, this event was created to fill the void. The result was an event that combines speed-mock interviewing, networking and group interaction activities. The first year we had 25 students, and last year it jumped to 75.

This event is known as the 'hospitality Olympics,' requiring students to complete a number of written and physical challenges that span the full hospitality industry. We were able to host the eighth iteration of this event just before COVID-19 hit New York City. We matched our record for involving seven different high schools from around the city.