Africa: Corporate Council on Africa Announces Côte d'Ivoire as Host of 2027 U.S.-Africa Business Summit
[Corporate Council on Africa] New York -- Côte d'Ivoire will take center stage in the U.S.-Africa business relationship in 2027, as Corporate Council on Africa (CCA) today announced that the Republic of Côte d'Ivoire will host the 2027 U.S.-Africa Business Summit.
Côte d'Ivoire has been selected as the host for the 2027 U.S.-Africa Business Summit, according to the Corporate Council on Africa (CCA). The announcement was made during the company's Côte d'Ivoire Business and Investment Forum at The Westin New York at Times Square, in the context of the 81st United Nations General Assembly. Stakeholders welcomed the decision, highlighting Côte d'Ivoire's dynamic economy, strategic location, and experience in hosting international events as key factors that will bolster economic cooperation between Africa and the United States.
The summit will bring together thousands of senior officials, business leaders, and investors from both regions for discussions on trade, investment, and commercial partnerships. This marks the first time the flagship gathering of the U.S.-Africa Business Summit will be hosted in French-speaking West Africa, following previous editions in Luanda (2025), Dallas (2024), Gaborone (2023), and the upcoming edition in Mauritius (2026).
Côte d'Ivoire's Vice President, Tiémoko Meyliet Koné, expressed enthusiasm for hosting the event, emphasizing the opportunity to showcase the country's economy and investment potential to a global audience. The summit will focus on sectors such as agribusiness, infrastructure, energy, financial services, healthcare, technology, and manufacturing, aiming to facilitate partnerships and market entry for companies.
The event, which will span four days, includes high-level discussions, sector sessions, B2B and B2G meetings, investor engagements, and networking opportunities. This Summit follows the successful 2025 event in Luanda, which attracted nearly 2,800 participants from 85 countries and generated over $4 billion in business deals and investment commitments.
The announcement highlights the growing importance of Côte d'Ivoire as a gateway to West African opportunities, positioning Abidjan as a hub for U.S.–West Africa commercial engagement.
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