It is, of course, impossible to replace the buzz of informal exchange that usually takes place on the fringes of a conference. Nevertheless, the mixture of pre-prepared contributions, interactive discussions via video conference, and a forum for written comments and questions was very successful in recreating a conference atmosphere and facilitating discussions. Being able to share ideas with colleagues from across the globe and to see a multitude of research projects and questions will certainly enrich the work of the three ‘Entangled Africa’ projects in the time to come. We are grateful for all the suggestions, new approaches, additional information, and inspiration that this conference has given us.