The  event begins on 9 July with  an Opening Ceremony, award presentation,   and a  panel on New Strategies for U.S. –Africa Trade and Investment, followed by sessions on micro, small, and medium enterprise (MSME) development under AGOA; the roles of Women, Youth, Labor, and  the Diaspora in expanding US-Sub-Saharan Africa trade and investment;  and a working session to  prepare the Communique and  Recommendations for the Read-out  during the Ministerial Session on Wednesday, July 11, 2018 at the State Department.  The event concludes with a visit to Capitol Hill for a Congressional discussion on AGOA, and  site visits to museums and  other historical sites in our nations' capitol.

Please note: Capacity is limited, and you must register and pay registration fees, not later than June 30, 2018. The event is taking place in a secure facility, and you must register in advance; we will not conduct onsite registration for this event.

If you are a member of the Network and  and like your organization's logo on  the conference materials,  please email your logo to the Secretariat at agoacsonet@democracy.org not later than June 15, 2018.

Registration will automatically close on June 30, 2018 or when we reach capacity.

Download CSO/AWEP Draft Agenda

For additional information, or questions please contact the AGOA CSO Network Secretariat via  email: agoacsonet@democracy-afric.org

Thank you for your consideration. And we look forward to your participation and to working with you in strengthening US-Africa trade and economic engagement. 

We have reserved a limited amount of rooms at the Washington Plaza Hotel which is located in the heart of Downtown DC. The rate is $169 for Superior Queen, and $199.00 for a Double/Double based on availability. To book a room email reservations@ washingtonplazahotel.com You can also call 1-800-424-1140 or 202 842-1330 ask for reservations and reference the AGOA CSO Session.