About DRC Forum USA

Connecting the Democratic Republic of Congo and Africa with the world

An international platform bringing together governments, investors, institutions, entrepreneurs, corporations, experts and African talent to build strategic partnerships and unlock sustainable opportunities.

Who we are

A platform for strategic dialogue and durable partnerships

DRC Forum USA is an international convening platform built to connect the Democratic Republic of Congo and the wider African continent with global capital, strategic investors, institutions and world-class talent.

We bring together policymakers, investors, corporations, entrepreneurs and diaspora leaders around shared priorities: sustainable development, ethical investment and inclusive growth.

Investment facilitation

We connect US and global investors with high-impact opportunities in mining, energy, infrastructure and technology within the DRC and across Africa.

Strategic networking

A premier platform for policymakers, business leaders and investors to forge lasting professional partnerships.

Talent meets global capital

Bridging the gap between world-class African talent worldwide and strategic investors, principally from the USA and global financial centers.

Policy & advocacy

Advocating for ethical investment practices and transparent governance to ensure sustainable economic development.

Our foundations

Mission, vision and purpose

What drives DRC Forum USA and the outcomes we work toward with our partners.

Our mission

To drive sustainable development by connecting global capital, strategic investors and institutions with high-impact opportunities in the DRC and across Africa, while promoting ethical, transparent investment practices.

Our vision

A future in which the DRC and Africa's strategic sectors are developed responsibly, in genuine partnership with global capital and expertise, delivering shared and lasting prosperity.

Our purpose

To serve as the meeting point where investment facilitation, strategic networking, talent development and policy advocacy converge to build durable partnerships between Africa and the United States.

The opportunity

Why the DRC and Africa

A continent-scale opportunity grounded in resources, energy potential, demographics and market access.

Exceptional resource wealth
The DRC holds among the world's most significant cobalt and copper reserves, minerals central to batteries, electrification and the global energy transition.
Hydropower potential
Vast river systems give the DRC one of the largest hydropower potentials on the continent, a foundation for industrial growth and regional power trade.
A youthful population
A young, growing population represents a long-term workforce and consumer base for investors building a durable presence in Central Africa.
AfCFTA market access
As part of the African Continental Free Trade Area, the DRC offers a gateway to a continental market spanning dozens of economies.

Global partnership

Why global partners

Africa's opportunity is best realized together with partners who bring capital, technology and institutional strength.

US capital

American investors and financial institutions bring the scale of capital needed to develop mining, energy, infrastructure and technology projects responsibly.

Technology

Global technology partners provide the tools, systems and know-how to modernize industries, from digital infrastructure to advanced processing.

Institutions

Development finance institutions, multilateral bodies and universities contribute the frameworks, standards and expertise that make partnerships durable.

Leadership

A message from our founder

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Organizational presentation

2025 edition
DRC Forum USA 2025: Main Conference
October 1–2, 2025
The flagship two-day forum bringing together global leaders to foster collaboration and explore sustainable mining opportunities in the DRC.
2026 edition
2026 edition — online via Zoom
DRC Forum USA 2026 will be held online via Zoom. Registration opens soon. Details on the program and access will be published as they are confirmed.