Angola’s capital is preparing to welcome more than 2,000 delegates, including eight African heads of state and high-ranking officials from the United States, for a major US-Africa Business Summit set to run from June 22 to 25.
The summit aims to deepen economic diplomacy and foster commercial partnerships between American and African enterprises.
The announcement was made on Friday by Madame Florie Liser, President of the Corporate Council on Africa (CCA), the summit’s organizing body.
Speaking to journalists along Luanda’s Avenida 4 de Fevereiro, adjacent to the city’s bustling port, Liser emphasized the summit’s role as a platform for “promoting business, exchanging experiences, and building sustainable partnerships.”
“All conditions have been created for this event to be a success,” she stated, adding that the United States would be represented by senior officials from the federal government, members of the White House, and a large contingent of American business leaders.
Their presence, she said, reflects “a high level of political and economic interest in the African continent.”
Angola, the host nation, is finalizing preparations. According to Jerónimo Pongolola, Executive Director of the Private Investment and Export Promotion Agency (AIPEX), logistical work is 90% complete.
“Angola is ready,” he affirmed, encouraging local entrepreneurs to seize the opportunity to highlight investment prospects across key sectors such as energy, tourism, agriculture, infrastructure, and innovation.
The summit agenda includes high-level plenary sessions, thematic panels, and dedicated networking spaces designed to spark commercial and industrial cooperation between African and U.S. private sectors.
The event is also expected to support Angola’s broader ambitions to diversify its economy and attract foreign direct investment, moving beyond traditional oil exports to new, high-growth industries.
In a unique logistical move, six ships docked at Luanda’s port have been repurposed to accommodate international delegates—a creative solution underscoring the country’s commitment to hosting a world-class event.
With its blend of diplomacy and enterprise, the 2025 US-Africa Summit in Luanda is shaping up to be a landmark occasion for redefining transatlantic economic ties and showcasing the continent’s investment potential on the global stage.
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