The Cultural Exchange Salon 2026
Cultural Identity in a Global World: Bridging Heritage & Belonging
Friday 23 October 2026 · 5:30 PM–9:00 PM
Royal Docks Centre for Sustainability, University of East London
Presented during Black History Month UK 2026, the inaugural La Guinéolese Cultural Exchange Salon brings together cultural practitioners, researchers, creatives and members of the wider community for an evening exploring Francophone African heritage, cultural identity, diaspora and belonging.
The Salon is presented by La Guinéolese in collaboration with the University of East London, including the Office for Institutional Equity (OIE) and Royal Docks Centre for Sustainability (RDCS).
What to expect
The evening will feature:
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Founder Story & Vision
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Emerging Research Spotlight
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Curated Panel Discussion
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Audience Q&A
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Mini Cultural Archive & Exhibition
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Refreshments
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Networking & Cultural Exchange
The accompanying exhibition will bring together selected cultural objects, archival material, literature, textiles, artwork and musical/cultural exchange material, creating an opportunity to explore how cultural memory is documented, preserved and carried across generations and borders.
Meet the Panel
Joy Miracle
Cultural Producer & Creative Health Practitioner
Anaïs Auvray
Founder of The Inspired Plate & Africa Affairs Analyst
Elvis Guérite Makouézi
Author, Dictionnaire de la Sape
Paul V. Dudman
Archivist, UEL Library, Archives & Learning Services
Moderator: Dr Jummy Okoya
Dean, Office for Institutional Equity, University of East London
Black History Month UK
The Cultural Exchange Salon forms part of the wider Black History Month UK programme, providing a space to explore African heritage and cultural identity through dialogue, research, archival memory and cultural exchange.
Registration
Attendance is free, but advance registration is required. Places are limited.
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