A hybrid event on the margins of the 77 U.N General Assembly features a U.N High-Level Roundtable, Conference, Exhibition, & Award Gala.
🏅Whether you’re new to exporting or a seasoned exporter, you will be able to successfully take your export-ready products from Africa and make them available for purchase on various eCommerce platforms and in-stores around the US.
🏅Connect with the vast resources in Africa, either through export-import or other means, and the economic opportunities in #Africa through partnership. Attending this event will offer you the people, the knowledge, the connection, and the tools needed to succeed.
Meet prospective partners from the US who are actively looking for your services and make global connections to generate international exposure for your brand.
Attend Critical Business & Trade Workshops to kick start collaboration and Networking. Meet Local and Foreign partners from Africa and the US at the Virtual Exhibition with tools and resources to enable and grow your business
Enjoy Personalized B2B matchmaking and consultation with potential partners and relevant agencies. Whether you are attending in person or virtually, our optimized AI app will ensure you stay connected to the event and have the opportunity to network with everyone.
Meet Local and Foreign partners from Africa and the US at the Virtual Exhibition with tools and resources to enable and grow your business.
Whether you are attending in person or virtually, you will have access to Relevant tools & resources in the Exhibitor Hall in a fun, High-Energy & Collaborative Environment
The USAfrica Business Expo Week is the only B2B Trade Show, Conference & Networking Event in the margins of the UN General Assembly in NYC from September 12 – 22, 2022. The expo is an enabling platform for connecting U.S. and African businesses with new buyers, suppliers, and investment opportunities.
The event will bring together representatives of Governments, UN Agencies, and
development and Trade partners and encourage the exchange of views, sharing of
experiences, and settling of common goals and targets in line with 2030
Agenda for Sustainable Development, particularly those related to health, Trade, and
partnerships.
Session 1
AFCTA: Unlocking Africa’s Potential in The Post Covid-19 Era
A U.N high-level symposium featuring reps of Govts, UN Agencies, & Trade partners on the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development on export-import
Session 2
Workshop on How to Export & Sell African Products in the USA
This workshop will give an interactive demo of the A-Z process of selling African products on e-commerce sites and in stores around the U.S.
Session 3
Doing Business In Africa Country Spotlight Session
African countries, Agencies, and States showcasing their investment opportunities to facilitate trade, increase export, & aid direct foreign investments.
Session 4
Public Private Partnership (PPP): Tool for enhancing AfCFTA and Expanding US-Africa Trade
A one-hour direct consulting
Session 5
Rights Focused Investing: Essential for Inclusive AfCFTA and Economic Growth
This session will highlight programs for MSMEs that want to expand globally. Topics covered include accessing grants
Session 6
Session: US Trade & Investment Policies in Africa
This session will facilitate discussions about U.S. trade & Investment with prosper Africa, and importing from Africa under AGOA
The Expo attracts high-net-worth attendees to connect with and get started on business deals, Potential investors actively seeking opportunities, C-Suite executives, and government officials who can discuss the latest policy and opportunities. This event will feature Product and services Exhibitions to relevant audiences, and various sessions will deliver business and market intelligence, insight, opportunities, and the latest trade policies to enhance your global business expansion.
Session 1
New York Open for Business Session
Mayor Eric Adams alongside relevant agencies will unveil the City's agenda for economic recovery through NYC - Africa export-import trade and Sister City Agenda
Session 2
Workshop on How to Export & Sell African Products in the USA
This workshop will give an interactive demo of the A-Z process of selling African products on e-commerce sites and in stores around the U.S.
Session 3
Doing Business in Africa Country Spotlight Series
This session will feature different African countries, Agencies, and States showcasing their investment opportunities to facilitate trade, increase export, & aid direct foreign investments.
Session 4
One-on-One International Business Consulting for MSMEs
A one-hour direct consulting with a team of international business consultants from starting to growing and scaling an international business
Session 5
U.S.-Africa Market Access– Global Opportunities for MSMEs
This session will highlight programs for MSMEs that want to expand globally. Topics covered include accessing grants
Session 6
Session: US Trade & Investment Policies in Africa
This session will facilitate discussions about U.S. trade & Investment with prosper Africa, and importing from Africa under AGOA
Our week-long event includes exciting features and an extensive lineup of speakers thriving in the export-import and international trade industry.
Eric L. Adams
The 110th mayor of New York City
Mayor Eric Adams has served the people of New York City as an NYPD officer, State Senator, Brooklyn Borough President, and now as the 110th Mayor of the City of New York. He gave voice to a diverse coalition of working families in all five boroughs and is leading the fight to bring back New York City’s economy, reduce inequality, improve public safety, and build a more substantial, healthier city that delivers for all New Yorkers.
H.E. Hilda Suka-Mafudze
African Union Ambassador to the USA
A career diplomat with experience that spans the African continent, Ambassador Hilda's core mandate is to enhance and maintain existing bilateral ties. These ties strengthen democratic institutions, advance trade, and investment, knowledge sharing, promotes peace and security, and mutual relationships between the U.S and all 55 AU member countries based on culture and shared values.
Professor Tijjani Muhammad - Bande,
Nigeria's Permanent Representative to the United Nations
H.E Professor Bande is a Nigerian diplomat, academic and political scientist who was the President of the United Nations General Assembly of the 74th session. He is also the Nigerian Ambassador to the United Nations From 2010 to 2016; he was the director general of the National Institute of Policy, and Strategic Studies in Kuru, Nigeria,
Dr. Litha Musyimi-Ogana
Honorable Commissioner AU Commission for Human and Peoples' Rights(ACHPRs)
Before joining the A.U, she was the Regional Director of the African Center for Empowerment, Gender, and Advocacy (AC-EGA) and served as a Senior Advisor for Gender and Governance for (WEDO) in New York. She worked in key government ministries in Kenya, including the Ministry of Finance, Office of the Vice President, and Ministry of Home Affairs.
Vincent J Vicari
Regional Director, Bergen County Small Business Development Center (SBDC)
Mr. Vicari has leveraged his private and public sector successes to lead the New Jersey Small Business Development Center serving Bergen County, New Jersey.
Vince Vicari is a Bergen County native who joined the NJSBDC network in 2008 after a successful and wide-ranging career in retail management, sales, food service, and international trade
Ugoji, Adanma Eze, Esq., PhD, FEGSB
CEO and President, Renew Our Earth
Dr. Ugoji A Eze, Esq was recently a lead Discussant at 2022, ECOSOC High-level Political Forum at the United Nations on Building Back Better From The Coronavirus While Advancing The Full Implementation Of The 2030 Agenda For Sustainable Development. Ensuring Equal Access To Vaccines And Resources In The Poorest Countries: African Countries, Least Developed Countries, And Land Locked Developing Countries.
Dr. Ugoji A Eze, Esq, is a committee member of the New York City Bar, United Nations Committee.
Andreas Deutschmann
Senior Vice President at Palladium Capital Group,
High impact and creative executive with over 25+ years experience delivering results in investment selection, portfolio management, and client relations for multi-billion dollar organizations, with subject matter expertise in market, credit, operational, model, and cyber risk management. Possesses entrepreneurial drive and exceptional analytical and quantitative skills. Multi-lingual professional who has lived and worked in Chicago, Boston, New York, Zurich, Luxembourg, Vienna, Tokyo, and Singapore.
Mme Esther Eghobamien-Mshelia
Member UN CEDAW Committee- Nigeria Representative & CEO/Founder (WADHI)
An International Development Consultant and recently elected United Nations CEDAW Committee Member representing Nigeria as a technical gender expert. She served in several thematic areas of the Committee’s work, including CEDAW/UN Women; CEDAW/Esther led the CountryTeam in the development and
implementation of Nigeria’s 2nd National Action Plan (NAP) on
United Nations Security Council resolution 1325 as the Core
Team Leader and UN Women National Technical Consultant,
Women, Peace, and Security
Gbenga Omotayo
Founder, USAfrica Trade & Business Network, Inc
An entrepreneur and international trade development specialist, Mr. Omotayo has more than 15 years of experience in US-Africa trade and B2B events. With a strong background in integrated marketing communications and project management, he is passionate about promoting US-African export-import at the country, region, and local level.
Kathleen Cronin
Regional Outreach Coordinator, NJSBDC
Throughout her tenure at the SBDC, Power-Cronin has devoted significant energies to elevating immigrant-owned businesses in the NY-NJ area. She has mainly worked to navigate these businesses, including women and minority-owned registered small businesses, through challenges by using her outreach associated with language and culture.
Paul D. Kump
Assistant Director for Trade and Cargo Security, Dept. of Homeland Security, New York Field Office
International commerce is critical to America’s economy and the entire world. U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is committed to keeping it safe and vibrant. CBP creates and implements programs using sophisticated technologies and trains personnel to help achieve the goals of securing U.S. ports and borders while also expediting trade.
Anne Keller
Deputy Assistant Director for Trade and Cargo Security, CBP New York Field Office
International commerce is critical to America’s economy, and the entire world. U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is committed to keeping it safe and vibrant. CBP creates and implements programs using sophisticated technologies, and trains personnel to help achieve the goals of securing U.S. ports and borders while also expediting trade.
Richard Cosgrove
Supervisory Agriculture Operations Manager, CBP New York Field Office
The USAfrica Business Expo Week is the only B2B Trade Show, Conference & Networking Event in the margins of the UN General Assembly in NYC from September 12 – 22, 2022. The expo is an enabling platform for connecting U.S. and African businesses with new buyers, suppliers, and investment opportunities.
Anita Harris
Chief, Textile Policy Branch, CBP HQs, Inc
The USAfrica Business Expo Week is the only B2B Trade Show, Conference & Networking Event in the margins of the UN General Assembly in NYC from September 12 – 22, 2022. The expo is an enabling platform for connecting U.S. and African businesses with new buyers, suppliers, and investment opportunities.
USAfrica Trade & Business Network, Inc
Founder, USAfrica Business Expo
The USAfrica Business Expo Week is the only B2B Trade Show, Conference & Networking Event in the margins of the UN General Assembly in NYC from September 12 – 22, 2022. The expo is an enabling platform for connecting U.S. and African businesses with new buyers, suppliers, and investment opportunities.
"Attending the expo in 2019 marked the turning point in our business. Exhibiting at the expo gave us lots of visibility!"
- Victoria Falk, Passionate Travels
"The opportunities and deals we have closed from the last event have taken our business to the next level."
- Salim Ben Salim, NJ
"A great networking platform, and all sessions were informative and practicable."
- Nicole Sharpe, New York, NY)
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