USAfrica Business Week
Curated Conversations Celebrating Culture, Innovation & Global Trade for People of African Descent.
USAFRICA BUSINESS EXPO - SEPTEMBER 2019
UBW 2019 - Where It All Began...
The inaugural UBW launched in New York City with over 200 attendees. It marked the start of a bold mission to connect diaspora entrepreneurs with trade and investment opportunities across the U.S.–Africa corridor.
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Looking Back, I Was Absolutely Terrified
Looking back, I was absolutely terrified that nobody would come to our first event…
I think every first-time event host probably has that fear.
I knew the VISION of what I wanted UBW to be but the fear of the unknown was real...
I knew we could change a ton of lives if I could just get people in the seats...
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"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
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
Live Music + DJ + Cultural Showcases
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.
Speakers & Panelists
We're now accepting speaker proposals for 2025 — apply to share your insights on trade, investment, and diaspora-driven growth.
Hon. Winston Chitando
Minister of Mines and Mining Development, Zimbabwe
Hon. Anthony Mavunde (MP)
Minister for Minerals of the United Republic of Tanzania
Akinyemi Akindele
CEO, GABA Marketplace
Hon Estêvão Pale
Minister of Mineral Resources and Energy, Mozambique
Hon. Kizito Pakabomba
Minister of Mines
Democratic Republic of the Congo
Hon. Bogolo Kenewendo
Minister of Mineral Resources, Green Technology & Energy, Botswana
Miguel Kashal Katemb
Director General, ARSP, Democratic Republic of the Congo
Hon Paul Kabuswe
Minister of Mines & Minerals Development Zambia
Numbers Don’t Lie! See What We’ve Achieved Together at USAfrica Business Week
6+ Y
#1 B2B event during the U.N.G.A in New York
50K+
# of businesses and entrepreneurs helped
300+
People, Businesses & entrepreneurs linked
78
Sales, transactions and deals executed
Host Committee
Men and women working behind the scene
Karen L. Booker
CEO, Alkebulum LLC
Vince Vicari
Regional Director, SBDC, NJ
Gbenga Omotayo
Founder, USAfrica HUB
Femi Akinbi
Associate, Manchester Trade
Kathleen Power-Cronin
SBDC, Ramapo College
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.
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