The gala is a great night of celebrations to culminate the month-long Africa Day activities celebrating the founding of the African Union (formerly Organisation of African Unity) on 25 May 1963.  It is an inclusive and entertaining evening where attendees enjoy an African inspired 5-star quality 3-course meal with beverages, soft drinks and great entertainment, whilst networking with 500 African Australian professionals, community leaders and business, political, governmental VIPs.  Premier of Victoria, The Hon Daniel Andrews (TBC) and the Lord Mayor of Melbourne, The Right Hon Sally Capp are the keynote speakers.