From June 22 to 25, 2025, the Corporate Council on Africa (CCA), the leading U.S. business association focused on strengthening commercial ties with Africa, will convene in Luanda, Angola. The summit will bring together global leaders and business executives to advance U.S.-Africa trade and investment relations.

Under the theme “Pathways to Prosperity: A Shared Vision for U.S.-Africa Partnership,” the 17th U.S.-Africa Business Summit will focus on fostering economic growth across Africa. The event will explore ways to improve the investment climate, broaden trade opportunities, and connect American and African enterprises for meaningful partnerships.

According to a statement from the CCA’s media office, more than 1,500 delegates—including African presidents, ministers, senior U.S. government officials, and corporate executives—are expected to attend the 2025 summit. The agenda includes wide-ranging discussions on boosting trade, investment, and collaboration between the U.S. and Africa’s private sectors.

The Angola summit comes at a pivotal time for engagement between the new U.S. and African leadership, providing a platform for deeper cooperation across key sectors. As U.S. trade policy adapts to evolving global dynamics, the summit will facilitate high-level talks, investment agreements, and dialogue between public and private sector leaders.

Hosted by the CCA in collaboration with the Government of the Republic of Angola, the event will gather African Heads of State, ministers, U.S. officials, investors, and policy experts to examine pathways to stronger bilateral economic ties.

John Olajide, Chairman of the Corporate Council on Africa, encouraged African business leaders, particularly in Nigeria, to leverage the summit’s opportunities. He said the theme represents a mutual commitment to partnerships that deliver tangible benefits for businesses and workers alike.

“The summit will highlight key sectors such as infrastructure, energy, healthcare, digital technology, agribusiness, creative industries, and sustainable finance,” Olajide noted.

A Nigerian entrepreneur based in Dallas, Olajide is the founder and CEO of Axxess, a healthcare technology company, and Chairman of Cavista Holdings Limited, an investment firm active in technology, agriculture, hospitality, fintech, and energy.

With the summit drawing near, Olajide confirmed that several African Heads of State, government leaders, and ministers are scheduled to speak.

“I’m fully invested in this summit because of its proven impact and its potential to drive development across Africa. The participation of leading African officials underscores the continent’s focus on investment and innovation,” he said.

He added that these leaders will present national strategies, outline policy goals, and share their vision for closer economic cooperation with the U.S. They will also hold targeted meetings with investors and global executives to explore specific investment opportunities.

Ministerial participation will allow for technical-level discussions to clarify regulatory frameworks, investment policies, and models for effective public-private collaboration across Africa.

Established in 1993, the Corporate Council on Africa (CCA) has played a central role in promoting U.S.-Africa trade and investment. For over three decades, the organization has served as a bridge between governments and businesses, encouraging commercial engagement and supporting long-term partnerships.