Event Logistics

In September 2025, USAfrica Business Week will return to New York for its seventh Event celebrating U.S. African diaspora culture, fashion, and cuisine. For one week in New York City during the UNGA, we will convene the best opportunities in Africa and the U.S. together, enabling any business to find the people, funding, and market it needs to be successful.

Over the past six years, USAfrica Business Week has grown from a trade expo into a week of activities that connect U.S. and African businesses and facilitate trade, investment, and export and import opportunities. As with every USAfrica event, the networking and business opportunities promise to be unbeatable.

Event programming will focus on spotlighting different countries in Africa's export potential, investment opportunities, and the rich cultural diversity of the African diaspora within the U.S.

Our programming will feature insightful keynote speeches, interactive panel sessions, and engaging conversations with inspirational guest speakers, including government officials, entrepreneurs, CEOs, and celebrities.

Thank you for registering for the USAfrica Business Week. We are excited to welcome you to the event and look forward to seeing you there.

Event Details:

Main Event Date: Saturday, September 20 - 22, 2025

Time: 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM

Venue: Millennium Hilton One UN Plaza

Address: One UN Plaza, New York, NY 10017, USA

(Opposite the United Nations Headquarters, just a mile from the Empire State Building and 2 miles from Central Park).

For directions and travel information, please visit this link.

For Virtual Attendees:

If you are attending virtually, please download our event app from either the Google Play Store or Apple App Store. Once downloaded, you will need to register your login details to participate in the event.

For Physical Exhibitor:

Exhibition Date: Friday, September 20, 2024

Venue: Millennium Hilton One UN Plaza, One UN Plaza, New York, NY 10017, USA (Opposite the United Nations Headquarters, just a mile from the Empire State Building and 2 miles from Central Park)

Set-Up Time: Exhibitors are expected to arrive at the venue at 8:00 AM for setup, which will run until 9:00 AM.

Exhibition Time: The exhibition will run from 8:00 AM to 7:00 PM.

What we will provide: Exhibit Space, Table, Two Chairs, Internet Access, and Agenda.

Additional Information:

For any further inquiries, feel free to reach out to us:

Email: [email protected]

Phone: +1 (908) 540-6642 or +1 (917) 826-3566

To view the full agenda for the week, kindly click HERE

Please be informed that a separate registration is required to attend the Thursday Event on the International Forum on Security, Economy & Investment in Africa at the U.N. Millennium Hilton. Reach out to us should you need details on this event from our partner.

We look forward to your participation and hope this event provides you with meaningful insights and valuable connections.

Below are the list of curated hotels within up to a 20‑minute walk of 320 Park Ave, each with a separate minimum and maximum price column, phone number, website, and estimated distance to the venue.

Pod 51 – Price: from $102; Phone: +1 212‑355‑0300; Website: https://www.thepodhotel.com; Distance: 0.30 mi

Pod 39 – Price: $56–$121; Phone: +1 212‑865‑5700; Website: https://www.thepodhotel.com; Distance: 0.80 mi

Vanderbilt YMCA – Price: from $55; Phone: +1 212‑912‑2500; Website: https://ymcanyc.org/locations/vanderbilt-ymca; Distance: 0.50 mi

Hotel Boutique at Grand Central – Price: from $158; Phone: +1 212‑297‑0300; Website: https://www.hotelboutiqueatgrandcentral.com; Distance: 0.50 mi

Club Quarters Hotel, Grand Central – Price: from $156; Phone: +1 212‑986‑6400; Website: https://www.clubquartershotels.com/new-york-city/grand-central; Distance: 0.50 mi

• Best Western Plus Hospitality House Suites – Price: $203–$277; Phone: +1 212‑753‑8781; Website: https://www.bestwestern.com; Distance: 0.30 mi

• The Bernic Hotel (Tapestry Collection by Hilton) – Price: $70–$147; Phone: +1 212‑754‑9700; Website: https://www.hilton.com; Distance: 0.40 mi

• Residence Inn New York Manhattan/Midtown East – Price: $230–$268; Phone: +1 212‑980‑1003; Website: https://www.marriott.com; Distance: 0.40 mi

• Even Hotel New York – Midtown East – Price: $163–$192; Phone: +1 212‑239‑0002; Website: https://www.evenhotels.com; Distance: 0.60 mi

• Hampton Inn Manhattan Grand Central – Price: $142–$149; Phone: +1 212‑897‑3385; Website: https://www.hilton.com; Distance: 0.65 mi

• The Lexington Hotel, Autograph Collection – Price: Varies; Phone: +1 212‑755‑4400; Website: https://www.lexingtonhotelnyc.com; Distance: 0.30 mi

• Hyatt Grand Central New York – Price: Varies; Phone: +1 212‑883‑1234; Website: https://www.hyatt.com; Distance: 0.55 mi

• Pestana Park Avenue – Price: $82–$163; Phone: +1 646‑952‑6100; Website: https://www.pestana.com/en/hotel/pestana-park-avenue; Distance: 0.60 mi

• The Renwick Hotel – Price: $165–$176; Phone: +1 212‑687‑4875; Website: https://www.therenwickhotelny.com; Distance: 0.60 mi

• Fitzpatrick Grand Central – Price: $159–$399; Phone: +1 212‑351‑6800; Website: https://www.fitzpatrickhotels.com/fitzpatrick-grand-central/; Distance: 0.45 mi

• Hotel 48LEX New York – Price: $105–$181; Phone: +1 212‑888‑3500; Website: https://www.hotel48lex.com; Distance: 0.20 mi

• The Benjamin Royal Sonesta New York – Price: $480–$632; Phone: +1 212‑715‑2500; Website: https://www.thebenjamin.com; Distance: 0.20 mi

• Library Hotel – Price: $215–$336; Phone: +1 212‑983‑4500; Website: https://libraryhotel.com; Distance: 0.60 mi

• The Kimberly Hotel – Price: $83–$327; Phone: +1 212‑702‑1600; Website: https://www.kimberlyhotel.com; Distance: 0.30 mi

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Millennium Hilton One UN Plaza

Opposite the United Nations Headquarters, this sleek hotel with 2 towers is a mile from the Empire State Building and 2 miles from Central Park.

Sophisticated rooms and suites feature floor-to-ceiling windows with city views, Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs, and coffeemakers. Upgraded rooms and suites add sitting areas with leather chairs and iPod docks.

Amenities include a contemporary American restaurant, a bar, a coffee shop, and a fitness center with an indoor tennis court.

Address: One UN Plaza New York, New York 10017 USA

Phone: 1-212 758-1234

Check-in time: 4:00 PM

Check-out time: 11:00 AM

Hotel features are:

Free Wi-Fi, Paid breakfast, Parking, Accessible, Air-conditioned Laundry service

For reservation, please call the hotel and mention that you are attending the conference. Reserve Now

here are 7 ways to get from New York JFK Airport (JFK) to United Nations Headquarters by train, tram, subway, bus, taxi, car, town car, or shuttle. Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

RECOMMENDED OPTION

AirTrain, train • 40 min

Take the AirTrain from Terminal 8 to Jamaica Station Jamaica

Take the train from Jamaica to Grand Central Terminal Hempstead Branch / ... $8 - $20

6 ALTERNATIVE OPTIONS

Tram, subway • 58 min

Take the tram from Terminal 4 to Jamaica Station (Air Train) Jamaica

Take the subway from Sutphin Blvd-Archer Av-JFK Airport to Lexington Avenue/53rd Street E

$9 - $11

Bus • 1h 56m

Take the bus from Sutphin Blvd/Archer Av to East 60th Street & 2nd Avenue Q60

$10 - $15

Taxi • 22 min

Take a taxi from New York JFK Airport (JFK) to United Nations Headquarters 17.6 miles

$95 - $120

Drive • 22 min

Drive from New York JFK Airport (JFK) to United Nations Headquarters 17.6 miles

$3 - $5