A Global Dialogue with Local Impact
Advancing New Partnerships | Delivering Progress in the Global Space
This initiative brings together the best of Africa's minds to envison ways of collaborating to advance Africa's progress. As we convene Africa and world leading policymakers, actors, we offer an avenue to advance innovative ideas, explore bold new solutions with the radical potential to transform Africa's security challenges, deliver economic prosperity for all and bring new era of development through transformational leadership.
We bring Africans and friends of Africa together to have honest conversations that transforms the continent in new ways through partnerships and collaborations that impact at scale.
Holding alongside the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York, the initiative presents a rare opportunity to engage global leaders for local impact. With a focus on global mobilization on strategic local initiatives that empower and engage local policymakers on Africa's transformation, it leverages on the strategic positioning of the UNGA to galvanize international support and spotlight ideas that will bring Africa's transformation in the security, economic and investment ecosystems.
In the city of New York
Eric Adams
The Mayor of New York City
High Level Forum at the World Trade Centre
Africa Forward - The Future of Security, Economy and Investment in Africa. Featuring panel discussions, keynote and Fireside chat and (THE SPACE) Marketplace
#InvestInAfrica Business Expo
Bringing together leading investors and businesses from Africa, Europe, Asia and the United States of America, to explore mutual business interests.
#investInAfrica Expo, Evening Session
An evening session of conversations, gala and awards featuring the AEMA BLACK PRIZE and the Georgia Citizen Awards.
A Global Dialogue with Local Impact
Promoting Investment Advancing Sustainable Peace | Expanding Economic Opportunities | Accelerating Progress
The forum brings together the best of Africa's minds to envision a new way of collaborating to advance Africa's progress. As we convene Africa's leading policymakers, business leaders, political leaders, academics, civil society leaders, and citizen actors, we offer a platform to advance innovative ideas, explore bold, new solutions with the radical potential to transform Africa's security challenges, deliver economic prosperity for all and bring a new era of development through transformational leadership. We bring Africans and friends of Africa togeter to have honest conversations that transform the continent in new ways through partnerships and collaborations that impact at scale.
Holding alongside the 76th session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York, the forum presents a rare opportunity to engage global leaders for local impact. With a focus on global mobilisation on strategic local initiatives that empower and engage local policymakers on Africa's transformation. it leverages the strategic positioning of the UNGA to galvanize international support and spotlight ideas that will bring Africa's transformation in the security, econmic and investment ecosystems.
Peace and Security in Africa
Expanding new frontiers for inclusive peace, addressing root causes of conflict and promoting innovative strategies to fighting insurgency in the Sahara.
Economic Prosperity for all Africans
Bold New Ideas for Investment in Africa. Exploring new alternatives through green and impact investing. Advancing innovative opportunities in the digital economy, infrastructure and industrial development and non-oil opportunities.
Inclusive Development for all Africans
Deepening democracy, promoting transformative leadership, closing the inequality gap through innovative development initiatives powered by SDG actions. Advocating for citizen focused development agenda.
Past Speakers
Awardees
His Excellency
Carlos Dila Nova
President, São Tomé and Príncipe
His Royal Majesty
King Bungane III.
Embo Kingdom of Africa (South Africa)
Dr. Hoda Gala Yassag
President of the Arab Women Investors Union, Egypt
Vice Admiral Anuwal Zubairu Gambo (GCFR)
Fmr. Chief Naval Staff, Nigeria
H.E. Senator (Prince) Bassey Otu
Executive Governor, Cross Rivers State, Nigeria
Dr. Mariya Mahmoud
Minister of State, FCT
H.E. Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo
Governor, Kogi State, Nigeria
Imaan Sulaimon-Ibrahim
Honourable Minister of State, Police Affairs
Senator Shehu Buba
Chair, Senate Committee on Security and Intelligence, Nigerian Senate
Dr. Zuhal Karakoc
Grand National Assembly, Turkiye
Dr. Omer Caglar Yilma
Ankara Chamber of Commerce, Turkey
Isa Mohammed Gerawa
Founder/CEO, Gerawa Group of Companies
Prof. Ibrahim Agboola Gambari
Fmr. Chief of Staff to the President of Nigeria
Ron D'Vari
Executive Chairman, Chief Investment Officer and Co-Founder of NewOak
Japhet Omojuwa
Writer, Political Commentator and Social Media Expert
Adebola WIlliams
Nigerian Media Entrepreneur, Journalist, Political Consultant and Motivational Speaker
Mallence Bart-Williams
Activist, Philanthropist and Multifaceted Social Entrepreneur
Hamzat Lawal
CEO, Connected Development
Amb. Kabiru Bala
Vice Chancellor, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria
Williams Shongwe
South African Football Legend
Tickets
One Event. Unlimited Opportunities
It's a new Era of Economic Transformation in Africa. Join Hundred of business leaders, entrepreneurs and policy makers to explore emerging opportunities in the economic future of Africa.
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Attend all events (Day 1, Day 2, Deal Room, Fireside Chats, Exhibition, Business Connect)
International Forum on security, Economy, and Investment in Africa Brochure
Download the brochure detailing the event activities, expo, and transformative information.
Program Outline
Facilitating Economic Transformation of Africa Through Investment
We present a series of events showcasing the different industries in Africa, with the goal of facilitating economic transformation in the region.
International
Organizing Committee
Dr. Nurudeen Muhammad
Chairman (IOC)
Former Minister of Foreign Affairs
McEva Temofe
Founder/Convener (IOC)
Group MD, Purple Hundred Company
Dr. Letisha Malcolm
Global Partner (IOC)
Cultural Exchange Advocate CIECC Council on International Educational Exchange
Dr. Olukayode Fasominu
Head, Global Health Partners (IOC)
Managing Partner - Volte Health Systems
Maryam Shettima Ibrahim
Head, Government Partners (IOC)
Philanthropist / Physiotherapist
Judicaëlle Okemba
Head, Central African Region (IOC)
CEO/Founder, Pami Partners
Guerlaine Guerrier
Head, International Education Partners (IOC)
Director and Co-Founder of LaSale Des Petits Daycare - Lasalle College
Robert Wheeler
Head, Real Estate Development (IOC)
Lyzianah Emakoua
Head, Development Partners (IOC)
CEO - Centre for Community Impact and Sustainability
Thembakazi Taki Sithole
Head, Global Investment & Economy (IOC)
CEO - Hightowers Petroleum Africa
Nardos Nadia Amde
Head, Global Partners & Business (IOC)
Titiana Aviation, Executive Director | Business Development
Gbemileke Oscar Oyinsan
Head, Creative Industry (IOC)
MD/CEO Rapid Broadcasting Network
Ansah Mbom Solange
Head, Service Hospitality Partners (IOC)
CEO - Ansah by Diensa Limited
Umar Danjuma
Head, Trade and Investments (IOC)
CEO - Halimco Integrated Services Ltd.
Hon. Ralph Osueke
Head, Government Business & Corporations (IOC)
Group CEO - Mai Dawa Holding
Efemena Sylvester Agbaduta
Head, Government of Eastern Africa (IOC)
Co-Founder, Ignite Creative Agency, Uganda
Giulian Alarcon
Head, European Business / Strategist (IOC)