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
Florie Liser, Corporate Council on Africa
John Olajide, Axxess
Cynt Marshall, Dallas Mavericks
Eric Johnson, City of Dallas
Arcilia Acosta, Dallas Citizens Council
Jo Melissa Gonzalez, Corporate Council on Africa
H.E. João Lourenço Florie Liser John Olajide Arcilia Acosta Jo Melissa Gonzalez
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
Session Type
Opening Ceremony