USAFRICA Business Expo + Conference + Awards

The Annual USAfrica Business Expo was established in 2019 to promote and strengthen international trade and investment between the US, and Africa by connecting U.S. and African organizations and businesses with new buyers, suppliers, and investment opportunities. 

This event, therefore, helps contribute towards realizing and maximizing US trade policies such as AGOA and Prosper Africa while also helping fulfill the UN’s SDG 17, and AU Agenda 2063 Goals.

With entrepreneurs, investors, business, political and diplomatic leaders from Africa’s 54 member states attending under the theme “Advancing International Trade through Export and Prosper for African SME’s and MWBEs”, this Expo offers new connections, partnerships, immeasurable brand exposure, on-the-spot deals, collaborations, and sales. The event will expose companies to trade and business opportunities and meet directly with potential clients in strategic market segments. 

In collaboration with the relevant U.S and African partners, this event is hosted by the USAfrica Trade and Business Network, Inc., a New York state-qualified 501 (c)(3) nonprofit organization working to boost trade and investment between the United States and Africa. 

We help businesses navigate and expand into international markets by developing trade policies, negotiating market access,and  hosting trade shows, trade missions, and B2B Networking events.

We have hosted multiple events for over six years to connect organizations and businesses with new buyers, suppliers, and investment opportunities. Many connections at these events have led to long-term relationships and strategic partnerships. 

The USAfrica Business Expo, therefore, has been created as an effective platform to help African businesses find US markets for their export-ready products through the maximization of US trade policies such as AGOA and Prosper Africa while also helping fulfill the UN’s SDG 17 Trade Goal. This Expo brings the opportunities in Africa, to be precise and the U.S together – enabling any business to find the people, funding, and market it needs to be successful.

• Trade and Investment 
• Health Security 
• Climate and Food Security 
• Tourism 
• Gender Equality
• African Diaspora
• Agriculture

Drawn across the private and public sectors, participants include Governmental agencies/Parastatals, Entrepreneurs, investors, businesses,  political and diplomatic leaders from 54 African countries. 

This Expo offers new connections, partnerships, immeasurable brand exposure, on-the-spot deals, and support measures that enhance the investment in Africa

• 91% of visitors expect to get ideas and inspiration from Exhibitors, it is up to YOU to make sure they are not disappointed.
• 75% of visitors are CEO’s and Government Agencies representatives who make the final decision when choosing products or services.
• 75% of visitors are there to NETWORK, and find new resources or services.
• 60% of visitors are entrepreneurs and investors looking to invest and partner with an innovative and relevant business proposition.
• 70% of all attendees are looking for new markets and opportunities.
• Average of 200+ Delegates and Stakeholders from Africa and the US will attend
• 81 % of Owners & C-Level Executives will attend the Expo.

• To grow the African & U.S. economies through strategic alliances, and trade exhibitions.
• To increase the number of U.S & African businesses (MSMEs & MWBEs) that leverage AGOA, ACFTA & Prosper Africa to export into Africa and the U.S.
• Provide a forum for leveraging the power and wealth of the African diaspora in promoting creativity and innovations in the U.S & Africa.
• To assess the fulfillment of the SDG in Africa by 2030: remove trade barriers for least developed countries.
• To help support AU Agenda 2063 goal of increasing Africa’s share of global trade from 2% to 12%

• B2B matchmaking with potential investor & Partners
• Gain Insight from Experts on Global expansion & Market intelligence strategies
• Market intelligence for companies wanting to do business in Africa or in the U.S.
• Connecting participants with viable and marketable projects with potential partners or investors
• Increase Sales and Profit
• Promote your business across the border
• Find businesses who want to expand their franchise into Africa
• Find Africa Diasporas who want to do business or invest in Africa

• Pre-event orientation tour to key sectors, and agencies supporting export-import trade such as FDA, US Customs, SBA, SBDA, etc.
• Speed-Networking Sessions that create new opportunities
• Seminars presented by relevant Government & Industry Experts
• Sector-specific breakout sessions
• Business & Trade Workshops to kick start partnerships
• B2B Matchmaking with potential investors, or Partners
• Virtual & In-Person Exhibition
• Award Gala to recognize global leaders and organizations whose direct efforts have helped facilitate trade in Africa and the U. S

• Commodities
• Agribusiness & Agro-Allied  
• Value Added (Prepackaged) foods
• Arts and Crafts
• Textiles Apparels
• Beauty
• Energy and power § Insurance company
• Automobile § Telecommunication
• Banking § Public sector § Media (print), etc.
• Remittance (Money Transfer)
• Telecommunications
• FinTech, Creative & disruptive Tech
• Oil & Gas/ Mineral Resources
• Entertainment & Fashion

• Africa’s member state embassies & consulates
• Regional & State Governments in Africa
• Organizations with international operations and products targeting the Diaspora.
• Government Parastatals and Agencies
• African owned US business seeking increased visibility, market share and sales
• Organizations in the U.S. seeking to expand their horizon to Africa.
• Small businesses in African countries willing to introduce exportable products into the U.S. market.
• Entrepreneurs seeking viable business and investments in Africa and the US

• Leverage on international exposure through media campaigns and promotional efforts to increase visibility for your brand, product, and services
• Opportunity to market, drive sales and develop market position
• Improve your Corporate Social Responsibilities (CSR) through involvement and support for community and social projects.
• Opportunity to unveil and showcase your targeted products and services for international markets and the diaspora.

Partnering and collaborating with us for the US Africa Business Expo is more than just advertising – it is actively marketing directly to decision-makers looking for solutions like yours.

USAfrica Business Expo presents a unique opportunity for your company or organization to reach a targeted and exclusive community of decision-makers in Politics, Business, and government relations. 

Over 600 stakeholders, foreign trade commissioners, bilateral chambers of commerce, Consul Generals, African countries, and international trade organizations are invited to participate.  In addition, our outreach is to over 3,000 importers, exporters, and international service providers across Africa and within the United States.

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