The 17th edition of the U.S.-Africa Business Summit will hold in Luanda, the capital of Angola, from June 22 to 25, 2025. The event is expected to bring together top government officials, business leaders, investors, policymakers, and development experts from both the United States and African countries. The main goal of the summit is to find practical ways to grow Africa’s economy by diversifying income sources and boosting trade, investment, and partnerships between Africa and the United States.
Organised by the Corporate Council on Africa (CCA), the summit has over the years served as a key meeting point for dialogue and collaboration between African nations and American stakeholders. This year’s edition is expected to focus on building stronger economic relationships through open discussions on trade policies, investment opportunities, job creation, and inclusive economic growth.
In a statement released by the organisers, it was noted that the summit will offer a platform where private sector players and government representatives can meet to build long-term partnerships. The statement added that the event will explore ways to support African countries to attract more investments and develop sectors such as energy, infrastructure, agriculture, healthcare, and technology.
Economic experts say the U.S.-Africa Business Summit comes at a time when many African countries are facing tough economic challenges caused by rising inflation, weak currencies, and high debt levels. For instance, Nigeria’s inflation rate rose to 24.23 percent in March 2025, with the naira trading at over N1,500 per dollar in the black market. These challenges have pushed many governments to look for new ways to grow their economies, create jobs, and improve living standards.
Speaking ahead of the summit, the President and CEO of the Corporate Council on Africa, Florizelle Liser, said this year’s summit will focus on practical ways to turn opportunities into results. According to her, the summit will provide an open environment for African and U.S. companies to explore business deals, sign agreements, and expand into new markets. She also noted that the summit will help African countries showcase their investment climates to global investors.
Participants are expected to include African heads of state, American business executives, representatives from development banks, and leaders of regional economic communities. Discussions will centre around key areas such as boosting trade under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), improving energy access, climate change financing, digital economy, women and youth empowerment, and public-private partnerships.
Previous editions of the summit have led to several investment announcements and trade deals between African companies and American firms. Stakeholders are hoping that the 2025 edition will build on past achievements and address critical issues facing African economies, especially in areas like industrialisation, export expansion, and infrastructure financing.
While many African governments have expressed readiness to attract more U.S. investment, experts also stress the need for transparent policies, improved security, and a stable business environment across the continent.
The summit will also serve as an opportunity for young entrepreneurs and small business owners to connect with investors and development institutions for funding and support. Special focus sessions will also be held on how to scale up small businesses and drive inclusive economic growth.
As the date draws closer, many in the business community are looking forward to the outcomes of the summit, hoping it will unlock new opportunities for economic collaboration between Africa and the United States.
