Summit
Networking
Investment
August 20–22, 2026 | Ethiopia

Mobilizing Capital,
Trade & Strategic
Partnerships

USCAATIGS 2026 convenes ministers, development finance institutions, institutional investors, global corporates, and sector leaders.

Hosted By

USAfriTrade
UCA

In Partnership

ATESCA

Why This Summit Matters

Not Just Networking. Economic Transformation.

Policy Dialogue

Engage directly with government leaders on trade frameworks.

Investment Sessions

Pre-screened, investment-ready projects from across Africa.

Deal Rooms

Private 1-on-1 meetings with vetted investors.

Pre-screened Projects

Rigorous financial and ESG due diligence.

Cross-border Partnerships

Strategic partnerships across three continents.

Investment Commitments

Concrete deals, not just handshakes.

Priority Sectors

High-Growth Capital-Ready Sectors

Energy & Transition

Renewable financing, grid modernization

Infrastructure

Corridors, industrial parks, logistics

Mining & Minerals

Responsible extraction, processing

Agribusiness

Agro-processing, food security

Manufacturing

Industrial parks, value chains

Digital Economy

Fintech, digital payments

Healthcare

Local production, supply chains

Trade & Export

SME expansion, AfCFTA

Who Attends

A Decision-Maker Audience

Ministers

Trade, Finance & Industry

DFIs

Development Finance

Investors

PE & Institutional Funds

Corporates

Multinational Companies

200

In-Person Delegates

Limited for quality engagement

Program

Three Days of Impact

1

Day 1

Policy & Capital

  • • Opening Ministerial Plenary
  • • Trade & AfCFTA Implementation
  • • Blended Finance
  • • Infrastructure Development
2

Day 2

Investment Deep Dives

  • • Parallel Sector Tracks
  • • Project Pitch Forum
  • • Deal Rooms Open
  • • Gala Dinner
3

Day 3

Deal-Making

  • • B2B Meetings
  • • Site Visits
  • • Investment Commitments
  • • Closing

Leaders

Meet Our Leaders

Dr Olufemi Adegun

Dr Olufemi Adegun

Chair

Canada

+1 647-530-4037

Titus Olowokere

Titus Olowokere

Co-Chair

USA

+1 404 939 4030

Pauline Chiripayanga

Pauline Chiripayanga

Planning Committee Chair

Zimbabwe

+263 77 833 6271

Kumesh Dejene

Kumesh Dejene

Local Organizing Committee Chair

Ethiopia

+251 91 133 8149

Speakers

Featured Speakers

Industry leaders and experts sharing insights on trade, investment, and economic transformation across Africa, US, and Canada.

Government Ministers

Ministers of Trade, Finance, and Industry from across Africa and key partner countries.

Investment Leaders

CEOs and executives from DFIs, private equity firms, and institutional investors.

Corporate Executives

Leaders from multinational corporations seeking Africa market expansion.

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