UBW 2020 - We Went Virtual, While Staying Global
..In response to the pandemic, the event shifted online, drawing over 500 virtual participants from 15+ countries. Discussions focused on remote export logistics, digital trade, and diaspora resilience.
- Officially incorporated as a 501(c)(3); 750 attendees
- Launched the first virtual B2B Exhibition & Matchmaking using HOPIN with 750 global attendees
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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 Keynote
Hear from policy leaders, international trade experts, U.S. investors, African entrepreneurs, and export champions driving business between Africa & the United States.
Ambassador Troy Fitrell
US Assist Secretary of State for African Affairs
Ms. Ahunna Aziakonwa
Assistant Secretary-General, UNDP
Mayor Eric Adams
Mayor of New York
"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
Invited Speakers
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
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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!
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