Clevenard to Honour Pan-African Strategist Ms. Fay Nicholaus Shao at the Clevenard Open Project 2026 and Clevenard Global Awards – 3rd Edition in Alicante, Spain

Alicante, Spain — Clevenard SL is proud to announce that Ms. Fay Nicholaus Shao, an internationally respected Pan-African Business, Trade, Investment, and Tourism Strategist, will receive a Prestigious Honorary Award during the Clevenard Global Awards – 3rd Edition 2026, taking place on Sunday, 30 August 2026, at the Palacio de Congresos, Alicante, Spain.

The distinguished recognition forms the grand finale of the Clevenard Open Project – 5th Edition 2026, an international four-day forum scheduled for 27–30 August 2026, bringing together global leaders, policymakers, diplomats, entrepreneurs, investors, academics, creatives, and innovators from Africa, Europe, the Caribbean, and beyond.

The Clevenard Global Awards celebrates visionary individuals whose leadership, innovation, and commitment to sustainable development continue to shape industries, empower communities, and inspire future generations across the world. Ms. Shao's remarkable contribution to advancing Africa's economic transformation through strategic partnerships, cultural diplomacy, trade, tourism, and investment makes her a deserving recipient of this prestigious honour.

In addition to receiving the honorary award, Ms. Fay Nicholaus Shao will deliver a highly anticipated keynote address, sharing her vision for accelerating Africa's inclusive economic transformation through strategic collaboration, investment, innovation, heritage, and culture.

About Ms. Fay Nicholaus Shao

• Countries: South Africa | Tanzania
• Professional Role
• Pan-African Business, Trade, Investment & Tourism Strategist

Advocacy

Championing Africa's Inclusive Economic Transformation through Culture, Heritage, Strategic Partnerships, and the Promotion of a Common African Language.

Leadership & Organizations

• TanzaniteSUNSET (Pty) Ltd
• DIRA AFRIKA
• FAMANI LUXE Group
• FANISHA Estate
• AFRIKA55DEGREE
• SwahiliAfrika – Pan-African Heritage Initiative
• Swahili Africa Media Group
• FAMANI Books
• AEC-KONSULT
• TPACE

Driving Africa's Future Through Strategy and Collaboration

Ms. Shao designs and implements transformative Pan-African business, trade, investment, and tourism strategies that unlock sustainable economic opportunities across the continent. Her work bridges governments, investors, entrepreneurs, development institutions, academia, and local communities to strengthen enterprise development, investment promotion, destination development, and regional integration.

She is widely recognised for positioning Africa's cultural heritage, tourism assets, and indigenous knowledge systems as powerful drivers of inclusive economic growth while promoting authentic African narratives on the global stage.

Areas of Expertise

• Pan-African Business, Trade & Investment
• Sustainable Tourism & Destination Development
• MICE & Experience Economy
• Wellness, Cultural & Heritage Tourism
• Real Estate & Strategic Property Investment
• Enterprise Development & Business Incubation
• Authentic African Media & Storytelling
• African Children's Literature & Publishing
• AfCFTA & Regional Integration
• Youth & Women Economic Empowerment

African Heritage, Culture & Languages

Strategic Partnerships Sought

Ms. Shao actively seeks collaboration with:

• Governments and public institutions
• Development agencies
• International investors
• Academic institutions
• Private sector organisations
• Tourism boards
• Cultural institutions
• Media organisations

Her initiatives include:

• Pan-African investment missions
• Trade delegations
• Executive business tours
• Learning journeys
• Destination development
• Real estate investment partnerships
• Authentic African media and publishing projects
• Children's educational storytelling initiatives
• Strategic advisory and keynote speaking engagements

What She Brings to Partners

Ms. Shao offers decades of strategic expertise in:

• Business, trade, investment and tourism strategy
• Investment promotion and market entry
• Stakeholder engagement
• Enterprise development and incubation
• Destination branding
• MICE development
• Business coaching and executive mentoring
• Leadership development
• Cultural diplomacy
• Heritage economy development
• Authentic African storytelling
• Regional partnerships across Eastern and Southern Africa

Her collaborative approach continues to build ecosystems that strengthen entrepreneurship, investment, tourism, innovation, media, heritage preservation, and sustainable development throughout Africa.

"Building African solutions through business, investment, tourism, culture, heritage, and strategic partnerships to accelerate inclusive economic transformation across Africa."

— Ms. Fay Nicholaus Shao

About the Clevenard Open Project 2026

The Clevenard Open Project – 5th Edition 2026 is Clevenard's flagship international forum themed:

"A Global Celebration of Business, Culture, Creativity & Human Connection."

The four-day event serves as a global platform for dialogue, networking, innovation, investment promotion, cultural exchange, and sustainable development by connecting leaders from government, business, diplomacy, academia, tourism, media, fashion, entertainment, and civil society.

Event Programme

Day 1 – Thursday, 27 August 2026

Global Authors' Recognition

Education Summit

Day 2 – Friday, 28 August 2026

Global Economy Summit

Trade & Investment Forum

Agriculture & Solid Minerals Summit

Day 3 – Saturday, 29 August 2026

Global Tourism Summit

International Film Celebration

Day 4 – Sunday, 30 August 2026

Clevenard Global Awards – 3rd Edition

International Fashion Runway

Honorary Awards Ceremony

Event Information

• Dates: 27–30 August 2026
• Venue: Palacio de Congresos Alicante, Avinguda de Dénia 47–49, 03013 Alicante, Spain

Media & General Enquiries

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• Telephone: +34 672 93 12 16
• Website: www.clevenard.com
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About Clevenard

Clevenard is a global media, technology, networking, and business platform dedicated to connecting people, cultures, businesses, institutions, and opportunities across continents. Through international events, strategic partnerships, digital innovation, and global media, Clevenard empowers individuals and organisations to collaborate, grow, and create lasting social and economic impact worldwide.

Mission: Connecting the world, amplifying voices, and creating opportunities that transform lives.

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