Events – Omek

Upcoming Events

Inside McKinsey & Company

Thursday, 19 June
17:30-18:30 CEST
Online

Join the McKinsey & Company’s team and discover what it really means to be a consultant! For the second year in a row, Omek is partnering with McKinsey to create opportunities for people of African descent to explore what it takes to work at this world-renowned consulting firm.

Register for FREE

RZS x CMNTY x Omek Meetup

Thursday, 26 June
17:30-19:30 CEST
CMNTY, Stockholm

What if your bicultural identity was your greatest professional asset? Discover how to turn your story into strength at Owning Your Bicultural Power, a unique panel conversation and networking event for biculturals, third culture kids, children of immigrants and the wider diaspora and allies.

ADsterdam x Omek Creatives

Friday, 27 June
LIEF, Amstedam

Welcome back to ADsterdam, now in it’s third edition! This festival lives at the intersection of Amsterdam and Advertising where curious minds meet local legends, and ideas collide across industries. From tech to entertainment, fashion to sports, art to design—ADsterdam is a space for connection, inspiration, and conversation that dares to go beyond the expected.

Welcome Hour (open to all)

First Tuesday of every month
17:30-18:30 CEST
Online

Step into our vibrant world—for one hour: experience the spirit of our bicultural community of African descent, open to everyone across the globe. Whether you're a new member or simply curious about the magic behind our thriving community of over 2,000 members, come peek behind the curtain and discover how we vibe, grow, and collaborate.

Call for amazing human beings

We’re looking for volunteers to help shape upcoming Omek events, both online and in person. Join us in creating meaningful experiences that celebrate and connect bicultural communities of African descent.

VOLUNTEER FORM

Past Highlights

Omek Summit 2024

June 2024
Tolhuistuin, Amsterdam

In 2024 we honored the strides that Biculturals of African descent are making as a community, and spotlighted those doing the work to bring about the changes we want to see.

Omek x McKinsey & Co. Workshop

April 2024
McKinsey & Co. Office, Amsterdam

Crack the Case offers a behind-the-scenes look at McKinsey’s approach to solving complex problems, with consultants guiding you to sharpen your problem-solving skills and unlock your full potential.

Omek Talent Lab x Nike

October 2023
Nike European Headquarters

Explore internship opportunities at Nike, Jordan & Converse brands at the Nike European HQ in Hilversum. Crafted exclusively for bicultural students of African descent, this event offered unique insights into these iconic brands. This Talent Lab was designed to provide students with valuable insights into upcoming internship opportunities.

Omek x Holland Festival

July 2023
De Balie, Amsterdam

Omek was thrilled to partner with Holland Festival, bringing our community exclusive deals to attend the largest international performing art festival in the Netherlands.

Omek Summit x Africadelic

May 2022
Amsterdam, Accra & Online

We celebrated Africa Day with a one-of-a-kind cultural festival filled with music, films, talks, a club night, lunch sessions, networking and more.

See the recap

Entrepreneurs Roundtable

October 2019
Impact Hub, Amsterdam

For Black Achievement Month, we brought together entrepreneurs in FoodTech, MedTech, AI, and Clean Energy to share success stories, best practices, and discuss practical solutions on how we can best support each other.