Events

Convening Leaders to Drive Investment and Growth

The Council regularly uses its platform to facilitate interactions with internationally renowned business leaders, Congolese, African, and global decision-makers, and experts from academia and civil society. Our events are designed to build strategic relationships and showcase tangible investment opportunities.

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DRC Investment Meeting: Partnership for Economic Growth

Wednesday, October 15 -- from 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM, followed by a networking cocktail reception
George Washington University, Washington, D.C.

This high-impact afternoon program will convene senior government officials, corporate executives, and institutional investors to foster a more attractive investment environment that prioritizes local job creation. The event is strategically timed to coincide with the World Bank and IMF Annual Meetings.

Agenda Highlights

  • Opening Remarks: Serge Tshibangu, Chairman of the US.UK- Africa Business Council1.
  • Private Sector Panel Discussion: featuring senior executives from leading multinational businesses and moderated by Djordjija Petkoski, Senior Fellow, The Wharton School.
  • Some Featured Speakers include :
    • H.E. Louis Kabamba Watum, Minister of Mining, DRC.
    • Evan Musolino, Managing Director of Critical Minerals, U.S. Development Finance Corporation (DFC).
    • Hon. O. Felix Obi, U.S. Trade Representative, Executive Office of the United States President.
  • Closing Remarks: His Excellency Julien Paluku Kahongya, Minister of External Commerce, Democratic Republic of Congo.
  • Objectives: To showcase investment opportunities in key sectors like hydropower and critical minerals, facilitate high-level dialogue, and build strategic relationships for future collaboration.
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