USAfrica Business Week

Curated Conversations. Celebrating Culture. Connecting Opportunities and Resources between Africa and the United States.

"We went from no product to being an exporter to 25 retail stores in under two years.

USAfrica Business Week gave us the tactical roadmap and the connection to succeed!"

Emmanuel Kwesi, Marketing Director of Afri Organics Foods

DAY 1: SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 2025

Open Air Market Day – Diaspora Trade & Culture Expo

📍The Africa Center, Harlem, 1280 5th Ave, New York, NY 10029

🕘 11:00 AM – 4:000 PM

A vibrant outdoor showcase of African and diaspora-owned products, food, fashion, and culture. Visitors enjoy live demos, music, and expert mini-sessions on exporting and product packaging

🎯Experience Africa’s Richest Exports in One Place
Artisan goods, textiles, beauty products, and food brands

U.S.-based diaspora vendors and African SME showcases


Key Features:
Pop-Up Food & Fashion Pavilion

Export & Prosper Tent: Free resources & mini coaching

Invited Guests

DAY 3: MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 20255

High-Level Roundtable Discussions

📍320 Park Avenue, New York NY 10022

🕘 10:00 AM – 3:000 PM

Critical Minerals Roundtable

This session explores U.S.–Africa collaboration on responsible sourcing—balancing investment, value addition, and sustainable mining.

Trade & Investment Roundtable

Join distinguished leaders, policymakers, and entrepreneurs for a focused conversation on:

- Post-AGOA opportunities and next steps in U.S.–Africa trade

- Mobilizing diaspora capital and SME financing

- Expanding two-way trade and investment flows

- Scalable agribusiness ventures, agro-processing, and export opportunities

- Strengthening food systems through U.S.–Africa partnerships

🎟️ VIP & Invite-Only Access
👔 Dress Code: Business Elegant

About the Event

Discover, Experience, and Celebrate African Diaspora Excellence in Trade, Culture, and Innovation.

Welcome to USAfrica Business Week 2025 — the premier U.S.–Africa trade and diaspora business forum connecting entrepreneurs, investors, and changemakers across borders.

Held alongside the 80th United Nations General Assembly, this multi-day experience features a high-impact conference, B2B expo, and awards gala — all designed to drive deals, foster partnerships, and expand global market access.

Join over 500+ small businesses, distributors, executives, and diplomats for export opportunities, policy conversations, and practical strategies to grow and compete globally.

Register now and be part of the most dynamic B2B event during UNGA 80. Let’s build bridges, close deals, and elevate Africa’s global trade power — together.

Invited Keynote

Hear from policy leaders, international trade experts, U.S. investors, African entrepreneurs, and export champions driving business between Africa & the United States.

Mayor Eric Adams

Mayor of New York

The Hon. Reta Jo Lewis

Fmr. President and CEO, Export-Import Bank, U.S.A

Ambassador Troy Fitrell

US Assist Secretary of State for African Affairs

Why You Should Attend

  • Dynamic sessions and discussions beyond surface-level

Engage in content-rich sessions, featuring industry expert debates and panel discussions that foster collaborative problem-solving insightful exchanges, deep exploration of topics, and meaningful contributions from speakers and participants.

  • We will match you up with the people you need to meet

Enjoy Personalized B2B matchmaking and consultation with the right potential partners and relevant agencies We ensure that you will be connected with the most suitable and potential partners along with relevant agencies that perfectly align with your business goals and vision.

Invited Speakers

Numbers Don’t Lie! See What We’ve Achieved Together at USAfrica Business Week

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6+ Y

#1 B2B event during the U.N.G.A in New York

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50K+

# of businesses and entrepreneurs helped

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300+

People, Businesses & entrepreneurs linked

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78

Sales, transactions and deals executed

Host Committee

Men and women working behind the scene

Karen L. Booker

CEO & Founder, Alkebulum LLC

Vince Vicari

Director, USAfricaHUB

Gbenga Omotayo

Founder, USAfricaHUB

Femi Akinbi

Founder, The Femi Akinbi

Jaye Conolly

CEO & Founder - RippleNami

Rev. Zagery Oliver.

Founder- FAMDBC

Ralph Charles

Director, USAfricaHUB

Toks Adelugba

Founder, Above D Rim

Busie Matsiko

NY - Africa Chamber of Commerce

Kathleen Cronin

Director, USAfricaHUB

Be where Africa’s trade future is being built — join us in September

Partners & Sponsors

Thank you to the following partners for your incredible support in making the 2024 event a resounding success. We couldn’t have done it without you!

Join the #1 B2B Event During UNGA — Your Gateway to U.S.–Africa Business, Partnerships, and Opportunity.

© 2025 USAfrica Business Week - All Rights Reserved, hosted by Pacetas EXIM LTD in collaboration with the USAfrica Trade and Business Network, Inc (USAfrica HUB)

Contact Us

Call/ WhatsApp us at: +1 (951) 309-9921

Mail us at: [email protected]