Our events schedule for the coming months
Africa Trade Development
Promoting trade and investment opportunities in Africa
Supporting Women Empowerment
Fostering gender inclusion and women empowerment
Africa Global Think Tank
Facilitating knowledge sharing among stakeholders
The prime global platform for Partnership, intervention and collaboration for African Entrepreneurs, CEOs, international investors, NGOs and policy makers.
Dr Utchay Odms
President/ Co-founder (The Global Initiative for the Advancement of Africa)
What We Do At GIAA
An extraordinary gathering that unites leading international speakers, industry captains, policymakers, and investors from around the globe.
At GIAA, we prioritize the empowerment of women across Africa through several transformative initiatives: Africa Women Impact Summit Organization
GIAA organizes trade missions across Africa, aimed at uncovering investment and trade opportunities that are essential for closing the investment gap on the continent.
Roots Reconnected by GIAA is a groundbreaking initiative designed to connect individuals of African descent with their ancestral heritage.
Solution-oriented global platform connecting leaders
At GIAA, we envision a thriving Africa, where entrepreneurial spirit and innovative ideas fuel sustainable growth and development. As a not-for-profit organization born from strategic collaborations
Africa Trade Development
Promoting trade and investment opportunities in Africa
Supporting Women Empowerment
Fostering gender inclusion and women empowerment
Africa Global Think Tank
Facilitating knowledge sharing among stakeholders
African Ambassadors Economic
Forum 2025, Washington DC, USA
As the world increasingly recognizes Africa's potential for sustainable economic growth, the Africa Economic Ambassadors Forum is poised to be a pivotal event. This forum will bring together influential leaders and stakeholders to forge robust trade and investment partnerships, aligning with the African Union’s Agenda 2063.
DATE: Friday 18th - Sunday 20th July 2025 | VENUE: The African House, Washington DC, USA.
Meet the Scheduled Speakers
David James Egwu PhD, MBA, Bsc
Co-founder/Managing Director, Global initiative for the Advancement of Africa (Giaa)David James Egwu has emerged as a transformative leader in Africa, driving impactful initiatives that empower communities and foster economic growth. In 2013, he co-founded the Young CEO's Business Forum, a pioneering platform dedicated to nurturing emerging entrepreneurs across the continent.
His Excellency, Joseph Boakai
President of the Republic of LiberiaPresident Boakai was the 30th Vice President of Liberia before becoming President. In his new role as president, Joe Boakai has promised a new mindset for the country by rallying Liberians to “Think, Love, and Build Liberia.”
H.E Dr. Jewel Tylor
Former Vice President of Liberia (Liberia)Dr. Jewel is a prominent Liberian politician who served as the Vice President of Liberia from 2018 to 2024. She is a member of the National Patriotic Party (NPP) and the first female Vice President in the history of Liberia.
MPE Petr. Bystron
Member of European Parliament (German Czech)Petr is a German Czech who has made significant contributions to German politics as a prominent member of the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party. His political journey began with the Free Democratic Party (FDP), where he was an active member from 2006 to 2013. In 2017, he was elected as a Member of the Bundestag for Bavaria, representing the interests and voices of his constituents.
Ambassador Mpho Churchill O. Mophuting
Ambassador of the Republic of Botswana to the USA (Botswana)His Excellency Mpho Churchill O. Mophuting, Ambassador of the Republic of Botswana to the United States, joined the Diplomatic Corps in September 2023 as Resident Ambassador in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The Ambassador joined the Foreign Affairs Ministry from the Ministry of Defence and Security where he held the position of Deputy Commander, Botswana Defence Force (BDF) at the rank of Major General. Ambassador Mophuting served the Botswana Defence Force continuously for over 35 years and held command, staff, and instructor appointments.
Hon. Imaan Suleman-Ibrahim
Minister of Women Affairs Nigeria (Nigeria)HON. IMAAN SULAIMAN – IBRAHIM fsi is an international expert and thought leader in Security, Conflict Resolution, Humanitarian and Disaster Management, Development and Migration Governance. She is driven by a passion to tackle critical and legacy issues impacting women, children, and vulnerable populations, and has dedicated her career to promoting inclusive development, stability, and social equity.
Ambassador Abubakar Jidda
Consul General of Nigeria, New York (NIGERIA)Ambassador Jidda is a highly accomplished and result-oriented diplomat with over two decades of experience in diplomacy, international relations and foreign affairs within the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Nigeria. He is recognised for his exceptional skills in interpersonal and written communication, team collaboration, presentations, analytical thinking, multitasking, problem-solving, negotiation and mediation.
Hon. Amb. Toga Macintosh
Former Minister & former Vice President of ECOWAS (Liberia)Toga served as Vice President of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) for four years, where he coordinated the work of 13 Commissioners that were engaged in overseeing development work for the 15 member countries in West Africa.
Amb. Dr Arikana Chihombori Quao
Former African Union Ambassador to the United StatesDr. Arikana Chihombori-Quao is a distinguished medical doctor, activist, and a passionate advocate for Africa and its diaspora. Born in Zimbabwe and having emigrated to the United States in 1977, she embodies a unique blend of medical expertise and diplomatic leadership. As the founder and CEO of Bell Family Medical Centers, she dedicated nearly three decades to practicing family medicine in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, making a significant impact on her community’s health.
Prof. PLO Lumumba
Professor of Law and fmr. Director of (Kenya)Prof. PLO Lumumba is a distinguished legal scholar and practitioner with extensive expertise in public law, holding an LL.D from the University of Ghent. He is an Advocate of the High Courts of Kenya and Tanganyika and has been recognized with several honorary degrees, including a Doctor of Letters from the University of Cape Coast and a Doctor of Science from Bells University of Technology.
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African Ambassadors Economic
Forum 2025, Washington DC, USA
As the world increasingly recognizes Africa's potential for sustainable economic growth, the Africa Economic Ambassadors Forum is poised to be a pivotal event. This forum will bring together influential leaders and stakeholders to forge robust trade and investment partnerships, aligning with the African Union’s Agenda 2063.
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