Luanda to host landmark US-Africa Business Summit aimed at forging shared prosperity

Angola’s capital city Luanda will become the epicenter of global business diplomacy as it hosts, June 22 – 25, the 17th US-Africa Business Summit. Organized by the Corporate Council on Africa (CCA) in partnership with the Angolan government, the summit is set to welcome over 1,500 participants, including African heads of state, U.S. government officials, and executives from both continents.

The event, held under the theme ‘Pathways to Prosperity: A Shared Vision for United States–Africa Partnership,’ aims to redefine U.S.-Africa economic relations. Focus sectors include infrastructure, energy, agribusiness, healthcare, digital transformation, and sustainable finance. High-level dialogues, investor roundtables, and deal rooms will foster strategic partnerships, while sector-specific sessions will offer in-depth insights into emerging opportunities.

CCA Chairman John Olajide, who is otherwise a Nigerian based in Dallas, emphasized the summit’s role in promoting inclusive, mutually beneficial partnerships. “The presence of these leaders reinforces the strategic importance of the US-Africa commercial relationship and the commitment of African nations to creating enabling environments for business and investment,” he said. Angola’s leadership, particularly through its Lobito Corridor initiative, highlights a growing emphasis on regional integration and trade facilitation.

Countries like Namibia have publicly aligned their participation with national investment goals, underlining the summit’s influence. As global markets shift toward sustainable growth and innovation, the Luanda summit offers a rare, high-impact opportunity to shape the future of U.S.-Africa economic cooperation — under one roof, over four transformative days.