AfrICANDO 2023 - 24th U.S. Trade & Investment Conference/Expo

Start
Wednesday, October 25, 2023
2:00 PM
End
Friday, October 27, 2023
10:00 PM
Location
DoubleTree Hotel - Miami Airport Convention Center (MACC), 711 72nd Avenue, Miami, Florida, USA

Registration

A. Early Conference Registration (members) – $575.00
Includes Seminars, Reception, Awards Gala Certificate of Participation, and select meals.

Early Bird Rates/Savings effective from March 13th thru June 30, 2023.

Membership must be current to enjoy member's rate for registration.
A. Early Conference Registration (non-members) – $675.00
Includes Seminars, Reception, Awards Gala Certificate of Participation, and select meals.

Early Bird Rates/Savings effective from March 13th thru June 30, 2023
A. Early Conference Registration/Exhibitor (members) – $1,600.00
Includes: Exhibit Booth, Seminars, Reception, Awards Gala, Certificate of Participation, and select meals for 2 people.

The Expo is for exhibiting, marketing and order taking, only!

Early Bird Rates/Savings effective from March 13th thru June 30, 2023.

Membership must be current to enjoy member's rate for registration.
A. Early Conference Registration/Exhibitor (non-members) – $1,750.00
Includes: Exhibit Booth, Seminars, Reception, Awards Gala, Certificate of Participation, and select meals for 2 people.

The Expo is for exhibiting, marketing and order taking, only!

Early Bird Rates/Savings effective from March 13 10 thru June 20, 2022.
A. Early Virtual Conference Registration (members) – $75.00
Early Bird Rates/Savings effective from March 13 thru June 2023.

Membership must be current to enjoy member's rate for registration.
A. Early Virtual Conference Registration (non-members) – $100.00
Early Bird Rates/Savings effective from March 13 thru Jun3 30, 2023.
B. Conference Registration (members) – $650.00
Includes Seminars, Reception, Awards Gala Certificate of Participation, and select meals

Membership must be current to enjoy member's rate for registration.
B. Conference Registration (non-members) – $750.00
Includes Seminars, Reception, Awards Gala, Certificate of Participation, and select meals
B. Conference Registration/Exhibitor (members) – $1,750.00
Includes: Exhibit Booth, Seminars, Reception, Awards Gala, Certificate of Participation, and select meals for 2 people

The Expo is for exhibiting, marketing and order taking, only!

Membership must be current to enjoy member's rate for registration.
B. Conference Registration/Exhibitor (non-members) – $1,900.00
Includes: Exhibit Booth, Seminars, Reception, Awards Gala, Certificate of Participation, and select meals for 2 people

The Expo is for exhibiting, marketing and order taking, only!
B. Virtual Conference Registration (members) – $100.00
Membership must be current to enjoy member's rate for registration
B. Virtual Conference Registration (non-members) – $150.00
Gala Awards Dinner (non-member) – $175.00
1 ticket to the Awards Dinner

You're invited you to join us for our 24th Annual AfrICANDO. The conference and expo will be held on-site at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Miami Airport & Convention Center (MACC),711 NW 72nd Avenue, Miami, Florida, USA, and virtually. Registrants unable to travel to the US can participate in the conference online. The hybrid event will feature Seminars, A Trade Expo, and a Gala Awards Dinner.

THEME: The Diaspora: Accelerating U.S.-Africa Trade, Investment, and Technological Innovation

Areas of Focus
Trade and Investment ● Health ● Infrastructure ● Technology ● Tourism

AfrICANDO is designed to assist civil society organizations (CSOs), micro, small, and medium-sized businesses (MSMEs), and the African Diaspora in creating linkages with US businesses and other stakeholders by:

•       Navigating US-Africa Trade and Economic Cooperation using AGOA benefits

• Creating Connections with Members of the Diaspora

Forming Strategic Partnerships

•   Leveraging African Diaspora skills, investment and advocacy to fast track development

• Increasing their product/service visibility



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Please Note: During AfrICANDO 2023, event organizers will strictly adhere to the Center for Disease Control’s (CDC) Guidelines; and the State of Florida Guidelines for events that may include mandatory mask wearing for fully vaccinated and non-vaccinated guests.

IMPORTANT DEADLINES !!!

(Please take note)

Kindly register as soon as possible to ensure adequate time to submit your application for a Visa Interview. Registrants will receive an Official Invitation/Confirmation Letter after completing the registration process and paying the registration fees.

Donate
Make a tax-deductible contribution to support SME participation in AfrICANDO the conference and access our programs on U.S. Africa trade

Sponsor Opportunities

Hotel Accommodations

The Conference Hotel is the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Miami

Airport Convention Center. To reserve your room, click here.

Reserve Your Hotel Room, Today !!!

Shuttle Service to DoubleTree Hotel

The DoubleTree Hotel by Hilton Hotel Miami Airport Convention Center (MACC) provides complimentary shuttle service. The shuttle operates from 6:00 am -1o:30 pm from Miami International Airport (MIA) and can get you to the hotel in as little as 10 minutes driving time. Look for the DoubleTree logoed Shuttle with the Cookie – it’s your Sweet Ride. Please note that the Doubletree Hotel only picks up on the arrival level. If you have any other questions or concerns, please contact the Hotel on 305-261-3800.

EVENT SPONSORS

The AGOA CSO Network is an Initiative of The Foundation for Democracy in Africa (FDA)

FDA is a 501(c) 3 non-profit organization. Address: 1200 G Street, NW, Suite 800, Washington, DC 20005