Luanda: 2025 U.S.-Africa Business Summit
Dates: June 23-27, 2025
Location: Luanda, Angola
The 2025 U.S.-Africa Business Summit will take place in Luanda, Angola, from June 23 to 27, 2025. This major event will bring together over 1,500 public and private sector leaders, including African Heads of State, Ministers, key U.S. government officials, as well as CEOs and senior executives from U.S. and African businesses.
A Platform for Trade and Investment
Organized by the Corporate Council on Africa (CCA), the summit aims to promote trade, investment, and business opportunities between the United States and Africa. This strategic gathering will highlight economic prospects not only in Angola but also across the African continent.
Direct Engagement with Decision-Makers
The event will provide unique platforms for dialogue, networking, and partnership-building. Participants will have the chance to engage directly with policymakers and business leaders, explore concrete projects, and deepen their understanding of economic and trade trends between the two regions.
A Significant Announcement
The event was announced during the IMF Investor Meeting in Washington, D.C., on October 24, 2024, where Florie Liser, President and CEO of the CCA, shared her excitement about hosting the summit in Angola, a strategic hub for trade and investment in Africa.
This summit is part of ongoing efforts to strengthen U.S.-Africa commercial relations, focusing on key sectors and initiatives that drive sustainable development and economic growth.
Organizer
U.S.-Africa Business Relations
Founded in 1993, the Corporate Council on Africa (CCA) is one of the leading U.S. business associations dedicated to promoting trade and investment between the United States and African countries. The CCA’s goal is to facilitate U.S. companies’ access to African markets while supporting the sustainable growth of bilateral trade relations.
Mission
Facilitating Trade Relations
The CCA’s mission is to promote and strengthen trade relations between the United States and African nations. This includes supporting favorable trade legislation, expanding investment financing, encouraging private sector partnerships between both regions, and creating a business environment conducive to long-term investment.
Activities
Promoting Business Opportunities
Conferences
The CCA organizes the U.S.-Africa Business Summit and sector-specific conferences. These events offer networking opportunities for key private and public sector players from both Africa and the United States, facilitating exchanges on trade and investment trends.
Special Events
Specialized events provide CCA members with platforms to meet African government delegations and U.S. officials. These events foster discussions on trade policies, investment initiatives, and economic opportunities.
Trade Missions
The CCA organizes trade missions aimed at opening doors to African markets. These missions connect U.S. businesses with local partners, government officials, and business leaders to explore trade and investment opportunities.
Working Groups
Sector-specific and country-specific working groups allow CCA members to engage in discussions on emerging business opportunities, collaborating with multilateral agencies and policymakers in high-quality programming environments.
Private Meetings
The CCA arranges private meetings for its members, offering them the opportunity to engage in direct discussions with key stakeholders, negotiate business deals, and further their business development goals.
These initiatives aim to create a conducive environment for business engagement between the United States and Africa, while promoting sustainable investments and partnerships.
