ABOUT THE SUMMIT

The African Business Lounge provides an opportunity to strengthen business and economic relationships among business people operating in Africa, America and the rest of the world, thereby creating shared prosperity, mutual trust and collective incentives for the public and private partnership leading to the development of prosperous and sustainable economic initiatives between Africa and the rest of the world.

To connect the African continent and the Diaspora and provide access to markets, innovation-friendly capital from partners, and partnership opportunities by Bridging the gaps between nations and by bringing together government leaders & policy makers to share knowledge & ideas.

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Participants are selected based on their business development interests, their experiences in executing concrete investment projects as well as their potential influence on economic development and involvement in improving Africa’s business climate.

EVENT OVERVIEW

Africa is an important market for business opportunities and development. These opportunities remain underutilized due to several factors, including, but not limited to, the limited knowledge of investors and entrepreneurs about business opportunities, the business climate (few opportunities for exchange between economic operators), unreliable information on the comparative advantages that would sway entrepreneurs and investors to pursue these opportunities.

The African Business Lounge is primarily dedicated to bringing together public and private companies, entrepreneurs and people of influence in the African community, international development actors (Investors / Donors of funds), foreign companies and people of African and American politico-administrative power.

During the business exposition and conferences, these drivers of the social transformation will educate and exchange on topics that contribute to social change that creates new horizons and new opportunities for the transformation of societies to facilitate a business flow and networking between Africa and the rest of the world.

GOALS

The African Business Lounge provides an opportunity to strengthen business and economic relationships among business people operating in Africa, America and the rest of the world, by creating shared prosperity, mutual trust and collective incentives for the public and private partnership leading to the development of prosperous and sustainable economic initiatives between Africa and the rest of the world.

To Develop sustainable initiatives & policies that reduce gender inequality in education, jobs, technology & leadership.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

These will include:

Heads of State
Government Representatives
International organizations
Venture capitalists, Business
Angels & other Specialist Investors
Development Partners
Managers and directors of Human resources
Public institutions involved in Promoting investment and Improving the business Climate
Young Men & Women
Entrepreneurs
Experts, inventors and scientists
Gender Equality & Women
Empowerment Champions
Heads of Regional Economic
Communities

OBJECTIVES

The African Business Lounge strive to provide a great place for interactions, sharing experiences, research and investment management in diversified opportunities and new markets to help transform the African society into the heights of sustainable development.

THE AFRICAN BUSINESS LOUNGE WILLTARGET THE FOLLOWING KEY SECTORS/GROUPS:

Finance
Logistics
Mining
Clothing and Textiles
Agribusiness
Creative industries
Innovation
Youth Start-ups
Construction and Infrastructure
Tourism
Energy and Power
Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals
Real Estate Investment

Plan your Trip

Event Venues

The Grand Hall at NRH Centre

Located in the heart of the Metroplex, just minutes away from DFW Airport, the Grand Hall at NRH Centre is designed to be both contemporary and elegant venue for any event.

Visit the NRH Centre

Hurst Convention Center

With over 50,000 square feet of event space, The Hurst Convention Center is generously equipped for any kind of occasion. From the contemporary design and fiber optic star-field lighting of the Lumiere Ballroom to the cozy outdoor veranda, the social spaces combine contemporary design with classic elegance.

Visit the Hurst Convention Center

Airport

DFW AIRPORT

Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport is the primary international airport serving the Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex area in the U.S. state of Texas. It is the largest hub for American Airlines, which is headquartered near the airport. It is the fourth busiest airport in the world by aircraft movements and the fifteenth busiest airport in the world by passenger traffic in 2017. Visit DFW AIRPORT

International Travel/Visa Information

We encourage all attendees from outside the US to plan early for their trip. Should you need an invitation letter after registration, send and email to info@afblounge.org

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