[In Person] - IMF Spring Meetings Side Event "The Future of Finance and Trade in Africa" Summit Co-hosted by GWU, Africa House, & BPIA

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The Future of Finance and Trade in Africa 2.0: Harnessing Emerging Technologies and Financial Innovation for Inclusive Growth

Date: April 23, 2025
Time: 8:00 AM – 9:00 PM ET
Location: George Washington University Student Center
800 21st St NW, Washington, DC 20052

You are cordially invited to register for The Future of Finance and Trade in Africa 2.0, a premier convening hosted by The George Washington University School of Business, The Growth Dialogue, the Institute for International Economic Policy (IIEP) at the Elliott School of International Affairs, CCDL, and Africa House.

This high-level gathering brings together:

• Central Bank Governors

• State Governors

• Ministers of Finance

• Private Sector Executives and Technology Leaders

• Academics and Members of the African Diaspora

The convening will explore financial innovation, policy frameworks, and cross-sector solutions to help transform the economic landscape of the African continent in an era of global uncertainty.

Event Schedule

Welcome Remarks: 9:00 AM
Opening Keynote Address: 9:15 AM
Sessions: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Gala Dinner: 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM (by invitation only)

Event Partners

George Washington University
Africa House
Adalci Law
Black Professionals in International Affairs (BPIA)
Greater Washington Black Chamber of Commerce
Compass Coffee
NGSER
Vertria
Elysium Strategy Group

Social Media Toolkit

Registrants are invited to help us promote the event by using the graphics and captions found in our social media toolkit. You can also find the template for announcing your attendance. Remember to use #FinanceTradeAfrica and Tag GWU, Africa House, and BPIA.