Name
Opening Ceremony
Date & Time
Tuesday, May 7, 2024, 8:30 AM - 9:00 AM
Speakers
H.E. João Lourenço, Republic of Angola
Linda Thomas-Greenfield
Florizelle Liser, Corporate Council on Africa
John Olajide, Axxess
Cynt Marshall, Dallas Mavericks
Eric Johnson, City of Dallas
Arcilia Acosta, Dallas Citizens Council
Linda Thomas-Greenfield
Florizelle Liser, Corporate Council on Africa
John Olajide, Axxess
Cynt Marshall, Dallas Mavericks
Eric Johnson, City of Dallas
Arcilia Acosta, Dallas Citizens Council
![H.E. João Lourenço](http://assets.swoogo.com/uploads/thumb/3900484-663a17eaa2f24.jpeg)
![Florizelle Liser](http://assets.swoogo.com/uploads/thumb/3900434-663a13973ec62.png)
![John Olajide](http://assets.swoogo.com/uploads/thumb/3894396-663807a1dac01.jpg)
![Arcilia Acosta](http://assets.swoogo.com/uploads/thumb/3798456-661d4f7908985.png)
Description
The opening ceremony will set the stage for the U.S.-Africa Business Summit 2024. Following the playing of the U.S. National Anthem, Mistress of Ceremonies Florizelle Liser, President & CEO of Corporate Council on Africa will introduce the high-level speakers to briefly welcome the Heads of State & Government, other senior government officials, and executive corporate leaders and attendees in their remarks and formally open the 16th U.S.-Africa Business Summit.
Location Name
PLENARY HALL, D Ballroom, 3rd Floor
Full Address
Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center Dallas - D HALL
650 S Griffin St.
Dallas, TX 75202
United States
650 S Griffin St.
Dallas, TX 75202
United States
Session Type
Opening Ceremony