Africa’s business community is preparing to converge on New York. More than 2,000 African and international business leaders, along with several heads of state, are expected in the U.S. metropolis on September 20 and 21 for the fifth edition of Unstoppable Africa, the flagship event of the Global Africa Business Initiative (GABI).
Organized under the theme "Powering Business, Scaling Economies, Shaping the Future,” this new edition aims to bring together key economic and political players to discuss issues related to growth, investment and the transformation of African economies.
The meeting is convened by United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres and the Chairperson of the African Union Commission, Mahmoud Ali Youssouf. It is organized by the United Nations Global Compact.
A Major Gathering for African Decision-Makers
For two days, political leaders, business executives, investors and other economic stakeholders are expected to discuss the drivers that could accelerate the continent’s development. Through this platform, the organizers notably aim to foster dialogue between the public and private sectors and create new opportunities for cooperation and investment. The choice of New York also gives the event an international dimension, with the aim of placing Africa’s economic prospects at the heart of discussions with major global players.