5TH US – AFRICA INVESTMENT FORUM & POLICY DIALOGUE 2020 (VIRTUAL)
WHEN
SEPT 29-30, 2020
(PAST EVENT)
WHERE
VIRTUAL
TIME
09:00AM – 12:00PM EST DAILY
Event Highlights Photos
Africa is no doubt still the last trade frontier in today’s world.
Pre-COVID, the World Economic Forum identified that at least half of the world’s fastest-growing economies have been in Africa since 2000; and by 2030, Africa will be home to 1.7 billion people, whose combined consumer and business spending will total $6.7 trillion. Furthermore, it is expected that 43% of Africans will belong to the middle or upper classes, up from 39.6% in 2013, implying considerably higher demand for goods and services. By 2030, household consumption alone is expected to reach $2.5 trillion, up from $1.1 trillion in 2015, according to available statistics.
In a post-COVID world, however, Africa is still expected to represent exciting opportunities for global businesses seeking markets for expansion in the race for recovery. And as some experts have predicted, global growth will be 4%, as pent-up demand and new vaccines power recovery from the 2020 global GDP slump. Global geopolitical arrangements also may have been considerably altered. Hence, a post-COVID world offers opportunities for nations to reset relations in a way that there are much more mutually beneficial outcomes and long-term impacts for parties.
A post-COVID Africa would need its partners more than ever before as it braces itself for what some expect to be arduous recovery from the battery of the coronavirus pandemic. Africa would deeply count on United States (US) Secretary of State, Mike Pompeo’s statement when he said that “no country will rival what the US is doing” in terms of supporting the fight against Covid-19 in Africa. But pundits have argued that the US hasn’t engaged adequately and correctly on the continent of Africa, creating room for other interests gaining a stronger foothold, despite the US have been a preferred traditional partner. Does the post-COVID world offer the opportunity for a necessary realignment in US Africa relations?
African Leadership Magazine is, therefore, putting together the 5TH US Africa Investment Forum & Policy Dialogue 2020 to bring together Policymakers, private sector leaders, Industry Titans, civil society leaders, and all stakeholders in US-Africa matters during this 2-day forum to contribute to shaping a new future for our common good.
KEY HIGHLIGHTS OF THE FORUM
- Keynotes, Plenary and Breakout session
- Industry Roundtables and Thematic Paper Presentations
- Policymakers Roundtable Session: a high-level platform designed to engage the US/African policymakers in discussions on Africa Continental Free Trade Agreement (AfCFTA), Defence and security co-operations; AGOA and other Economic Development avenues; and deepening people-to-people relationships.
- Race Relations Roundtable dialogue session
- The 10th African Business Leadership Awards and presentations to ‘Top 25 US companies doing business in Africa’. In recognition of their contributions to communities’ development and COVID-19 response.
- Unveiling of the Top 100 African American Leaders 2020 List.
WHO CAN PARTICIPATE
- Policymakers, Senior Government Officials and Diplomats
- Heads of Government, Agencies, and institutions
- Major Industry Titans and private sector leaders
- Think-tanks and International Development Institutions
- Academics, Civil society leaders and
- All US-Africa relations stakeholders
Event Speakers
![H.E. Ambrose Dlamini](https://events.africanleadership.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/7.jpg)
H.E. Ambrose Dlamini
Prime Ministerof Eswatini (Swaziland)
![Dr. Ken Giami (Host)](https://events.africanleadership.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Untitled-design-9.jpg)
Dr. Ken Giami (Host)
Publisher, African Leadership Magazine & Chairman ALG Strategy Group
![Rep. Billy Mitchell (GA)](https://events.africanleadership.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/s4.jpg)
Rep. Billy Mitchell (GA)
President-Elect, National Black Caucus of State Legislators
![H.E. Ernest Bai Koroma](https://events.africanleadership.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/s1-1.jpg)
H.E. Ernest Bai Koroma
Former President, Republic of Sierra Leone
![Dee Dawkins-Haigler](https://events.africanleadership.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/2.png)
Dee Dawkins-Haigler
Organization of World Leaders, Atlanta and public Affairs Commentator
![Gen. William Kip Ward (Rtd)](https://events.africanleadership.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/2.jpg)
Gen. William Kip Ward (Rtd)
Former US Commander, AFRiCOM
![H.E. Lee Kinyanjui](https://events.africanleadership.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/3.jpg)
H.E. Lee Kinyanjui
Governor, Nakuru County, Kenya
![Rep. G.A. Hardaway](https://events.africanleadership.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/4.jpg)
Rep. G.A. Hardaway
Chair, Tennessee Legislative Black Caucus
![Joan Wadelton](https://events.africanleadership.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/1.png)
Joan Wadelton
Founder, US – Africa Business Bridge, Washington DC
![Mr. Aaron Manaigo](https://events.africanleadership.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/5.png)
Mr. Aaron Manaigo
Managing Partner, Global Political Solutions LLC
![Dr. Patrick J. Schena](https://events.africanleadership.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/1.jpg)
Dr. Patrick J. Schena
Professor of International business, The Fletcher School, Tufts University USAVice
![Hon. Samuel D. Tweah, Jr.](https://events.africanleadership.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/Untitled-design.jpg)
Hon. Samuel D. Tweah, Jr.
Minister of Finance & Development Planning, Liberia
![Nirmala Rewa](https://events.africanleadership.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/4.png)
Nirmala Rewa
Economic Minister, Mauritius Economic Development Board, London UK
![Gary W. Whitehill](https://events.africanleadership.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/3.png)
Gary W. Whitehill
Chief Strategist, Africans Beyond Aid, New York USA
![Rawya Mansour](https://events.africanleadership.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Untitled-design-1.png)
Rawya Mansour
CEO/Founder, Ramsco Foundation, Egypt
ABLA Award Winners
![H.E. Lee Kinyanjui](https://events.africanleadership.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/3.jpg)
H.E. Lee Kinyanjui
Governor, Nakuru County, Kenya
![Yasser Shake](https://events.africanleadership.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/4.jpg)
Yasser Shake
CEO, Orange Egypt
![Rebecca Miano](https://events.africanleadership.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Rebecca-Miano-CEO-Kenya-Electricity-Generating-Company.jpg)
Rebecca Miano
CEO, Kenya Electricity Generating Company
![John Rwangombwa](https://events.africanleadership.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/26.jpg)
John Rwangombwa
National Bank of Rwanda Governor
![James Mwangi](https://events.africanleadership.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/15.jpg)
James Mwangi
CEO, Equity Bank Group, Kenya
![National Petroleum Authority Ghana](https://events.africanleadership.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/9.jpg)
National Petroleum Authority Ghana
![Ecobank Transnational Group](https://events.africanleadership.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/16.jpg)
Ecobank Transnational Group
![Funke Opeke](https://events.africanleadership.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/19.jpg)
Funke Opeke
Founder, MainOne, Nigeria
![Safaricom Kenya](https://events.africanleadership.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/11.jpg)
Safaricom Kenya
![Guaranty Trust Bank](https://events.africanleadership.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/21.jpg)
Guaranty Trust Bank
![Econet Group Zimbabwe](https://events.africanleadership.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/18.jpg)
Econet Group Zimbabwe
![Vodacom Tanzania](https://events.africanleadership.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/13.jpg)
Vodacom Tanzania
![Ahmed Shide](https://events.africanleadership.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/22.jpg)
Ahmed Shide
Minister of Finance, Ethiopia
![Segun Ogunsanya](https://events.africanleadership.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/8.jpg)
Segun Ogunsanya
CEO, Airtel Nigeria
![Olugbenga Agboola](https://events.africanleadership.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/20.jpg)
Olugbenga Agboola
CEO, Flutterwave
![Alan Kyerematen](https://events.africanleadership.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/2.jpg)
Alan Kyerematen
Minister, Trade & Investment, Ghana
![Patrice Motsepe](https://events.africanleadership.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/5.jpg)
Patrice Motsepe
Chairman, African Rainbow Minerals, South Africa
ABLA Runners-up
![David Makhura](https://events.africanleadership.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/29.jpg)
David Makhura
Premier, Gauteng Province, South Africa
![Austin Avuru](https://events.africanleadership.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/1.jpg)
Austin Avuru
Former CEO, Seplat
![Hassanein Hiridjee](https://events.africanleadership.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/23.jpg)
Hassanein Hiridjee
CEO, Axian Group, Madagascar
![Ernest Addission](https://events.africanleadership.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/14.jpg)
Ernest Addission
Governor, Bank of Ghana
![Mauricio Alarcon](https://events.africanleadership.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/28.jpg)
Mauricio Alarcon
Former CEO, Nestle Nigeria Plc
![Financial Regulatory Authority Egypt](https://events.africanleadership.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/17.jpg)
Financial Regulatory Authority Egypt
![Trade Kings Zambia](https://events.africanleadership.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/12.jpg)
Trade Kings Zambia
![Janine Kacou Diagou](https://events.africanleadership.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/25.jpg)
Janine Kacou Diagou
Group Chief Executive Director, NSIA, Cote d’Ivoire
![Nestle Nigeria](https://events.africanleadership.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/34.jpg)
Nestle Nigeria
![Mastercard Africa](https://events.africanleadership.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/30.jpg)
Mastercard Africa
![Standard Organization of Nigeria](https://events.africanleadership.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/10.jpg)
Standard Organization of Nigeria
![Attijariwafa Bank Morocco](https://events.africanleadership.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/31.jpg)
Attijariwafa Bank Morocco
![Romuald Wadagni](https://events.africanleadership.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/7.jpg)
Romuald Wadagni
Minister of Finance, Benin
![Joao Figueiredo](https://events.africanleadership.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/24.jpg)
Joao Figueiredo
CEO, Moza Banco Mozambique
![Darlene Menzies](https://events.africanleadership.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/33.jpg)
Darlene Menzies
CEO, Finfund South Africa
![Melaku Alebel](https://events.africanleadership.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/27-1.jpg)
Melaku Alebel
Minister, Trade and Industry, Ethiopia
![Jim Ovia](https://events.africanleadership.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/3.jpg)
Jim Ovia
Founder, Zenith Bank Plc, Nigeria
CONTACT
For more information on participation and sponsorship, please contact:
African Leadership Magazine
Portsmouth Technopole, Kingston Crescent
Portsmouth, PO2 8FA
The United Kingdom.
Tel: +44 23 92 658 276
Email: info@africanleadership.co.uk
Website: events.africanleadership.co.uk