Theme: Powering African Cooperatives: A Path to Sustainable Development

Date: 19th September, 2025 Location: New York, USA
Join us for the 5th International Trade and Investment Forum, a premier event connecting global investors, entrepreneurs, and policymakers to explore opportunities in Africa’s cooperative sector.
Event Highlights:
- Keynote speeches by renowned experts and thought leaders
- Panel discussions on cooperative development, trade, and investment
- Case studies of successful African cooperatives
- Networking opportunities with investors, entrepreneurs, and policymakers
- B2B matchmaking sessions for cooperative partnerships
Who Should Attend:
- Investors and private equity firms
- Entrepreneurs and cooperative leaders
- Policymakers and government officials
- Development agencies and NGOs
- Industry experts and academics
Forum Objectives:
- Promote African cooperatives as a vehicle for sustainable development
- Foster partnerships between cooperatives, investors, and policymakers
- Share best practices in cooperative development and management
- Explore innovative financing models for cooperatives
- Enhance trade and investment opportunities within Africa and globally
Past Speakers
H.E Umaro Sissoco EmbalóPresident of Guinea-Bissau
Chief Olusegun ObasanjoFormer President of Nigeria
Ngozi Okonjo-IwealaDirector-General of the World Trade Organization
Prakash Parmanand HindujaChairman Hinduja Europe
His Excellency, Mr. Mohamed OunFormer Minister of Oil & Gas, Libya
Amb. Claver GateteExecutive Secretary of the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa
