US/Africa/Caribbean-- The Business of Politics Forum

Welcome to the US/Africa/Caribbean-- The Business of Politics Forum at CUNY, The City University of New York (Main Auditorium)! Join us for a day of engaging discussions, networking opportunities, and insights into the intersection of business and politics in these regions. Hear from industry experts, thought leaders, and policymakers as they share their perspectives on key issues shaping the political landscape. Don't miss this chance to connect with like-minded individuals and gain valuable knowledge that can help you navigate the complex worlds of International Business and Foreign Policy. See you there!

Special Guests (confirmed):

1. Prime Minister, Philip Davis of the Bahamas

2. Dr. Jakaya Kikwete, Former President of Tanzania

3. The Hon. Reta Jo Lewis, Co-Chair GPWN, Immediate Past Chair, Export-Import Bank of the United States

4. Her Excellency, Dr. Fatima Maada Bio, First Lady of the Republic of Sierra Leone and President of OAFLAD

5. Her Excellency, Dr. Lucrecia Peinado, First Lady of the Republic of Guatemala

6. Her Excellency, Mrs. Rossana Maria Briceño, The Spouse of the Prime Minister of Belize

7. Her Excellency, Mrs. Ann Marie Davis, Spouse of the Prime Minister of the Commonwealth of The Bahamas

8. Her Excellency, Mrs. Lavinia Valbonesi, First Lady of the Republic of Ecuador

9. General Geraldine Janet George (Rtd.), Minister of Defence, Liberia

10. Hon. Tatenda Mavetera, Honourable Minister, Ministry of Information, ICT, Postal & Courier Services, Government of Zimbabwe

11. Ms. Mbalenhle Golding, Acting CEO, South African Maritime Safety Authority (SAMSA)

12. Ms. Heran Gerba, Director General, Ethiopian Food and Drug Authority (EFDA)

13. Ms. Hawa Sally Samai, Executive Secretary, Independent Commission for Peace and National Cohesion (ICPNC), Sierra Leone

14. Mrs. Paule Assoumou Koki, Director General, Cameroon Civil Aviation Authority (CCAA)

15. Prof. Vincent O. Nmehielle, Secretary General, African Development Bank (AfDB)

16. Ms. Kyana Bowen, Executive Director, UN Global Compact Network, Caribbean

17. Mr. Jeff Lindor, Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Gentlemen’s Factory Inc.

18. Ms. Hindou Ibrahim, Environmentalist & President, Indigenous Women & Peoples Association of Chad

19. Ms. Johanne Brierre, Chief Executive Officer, BKLYN Commons

20. Dr. Henry Dele Alake, Honourable Minister of Solid Minerals, Development, Federal Republic of Nigeria

21. Dr. Monica Musenero Masanza, Minister for Science, Technology and Innovation, Office of the President, Republic of Uganda

22. Mr. Fodie J. Konneh, Chief Executive Officer, National Public Procurement Authority (NPPA), Sierra Leone

23. Mr. Samuel Dossou-Aworet, President, African Business Roundtable (ABR) and Founding Chairman/CEO, Petrolin.

24. Ms. Julienne Lusenge, President of SOFEPADI, DR Congo

25. Ms. Louisa Mojela, Co-Founder & Executive Chairman of WIPHOLD, South Africa

26. Ms. Mariem Kane, The Founder, Hadina RIMTIC Incubator, Mauritania

27. Senator NTUBE Agnes NDODE epse NDJOCK, Senator, Representing the South-West region & President, Groupement des Femmes d’Affaires du Cameroun (GFAC)

28. Dr. Sherifa El-Sherif, Executive Director of the National Institute for Governance and Sustainable Development (NIGSD) Egypt

29. Angela List, CEO Nguvu Mining Ghana

30. Ann Norman, CEO of Saqara Energy

31. Ms. Melody Kweba, Founding President of the African Women in Mining Association (AWIMA), South Africa

32. Ms. Godelive de Cordier Okit’otete, MD, SUNU Assurances IARD, DR Congo

33. Kemisola Bolarinwa, Founder and CEO of Nextwear Technologies

34. Camila Fernandez Achutti, CEO, MasterTech, Mexico

35. Jennifer Luther, Senior Technology Leader, Grammarly

36. Gabriela Selas Cabrera, Data Scientist, Google Mexico

Host or Publisher Disruptive Technology Coalition