DC Forum On Advancing Investments & Trade In Africa

TransAfrica's Nicole Lee

[Africa: Business]

Thursday, May 1, 2014: Washington Marriott at Metro Center, 775 12th St NW, Washington, D.C. 20005

6:00 PM - 8:30 PM US Eastern Standard Time

Please join AITA for a lively discussion on US-Africa Trade policy. Speakers will discuss the economic impact of the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA), Power Africa, District of Columbia Africa business initiatives, current private sector Africa business initiatives, and more.

Speakers Include:

Nicole Johnson, Senior Trade and Investment Officer, United States Department of State

Nicole Lee, Esq., President, TransAfrica

Ngozi Nmezi, Executive Director, District of Columbia Mayor's Office on African Affairs

Danielle Walker, Director, Africa Business Initiative, U.S. Chamber of Commerce

Moderator: Dr. Carl LeVan, Advancing Investments & Trade in Africa, Advisory Board Member, Assistant Professor, American University

Networking and refreshments will follow the discussion. Advanced registration is required. Please click here to RSVP.

Early Registration (before April 15, 2014): $25 for AITA Members. $50 for Non-AITA Members.

Registration (after April 15, 2014): $60 for AITA and Non-AITA Members.

For more information about the forum, visit www.advancingafrica.org/aitaforum2014

or email events@advancingafrica.org. Twitter hashtag: #AITAForum2014; Live Twitter feed @advancingafrica