DRC Forum USA 2026 will be held online via Zoom. Registration opens soon.
The Forum: a platform for Africa's strategic opportunities
DRC Forum USA convenes governments, investors, institutions, entrepreneurs, corporations, experts and African talent to build strategic partnerships and unlock sustainable opportunities.
Forum overview
A pivotal platform for Africa–USA collaboration
DRC Forum USA brings together decision-makers from government, finance, industry and civil society to accelerate sustainable development across the Democratic Republic of Congo and the wider continent. The forum is built around structured dialogue, verified opportunity and lasting partnership.
The 2026 edition is held fully online, ensuring global participants can engage from anywhere while still accessing focused, high-value working sessions.
Objectives
- Connect African opportunities in strategic sectors with global capital and expertise.
- Facilitate structured dialogue between governments, investors, corporations and civil society.
- Promote ethical, transparent and sustainable investment practices.
- Advance concrete partnerships in critical minerals, energy, infrastructure and technology.
- Bridge world-class African talent with global organizations and investors.
- Strengthen Africa–USA economic and institutional cooperation.
Strategic priorities
What the forum is built to achieve
Four priorities anchor every session, partnership and outcome of the forum.
Bankable pipelines
Turning strategic sectors into investment-ready, transparent pipelines of opportunity.
Durable partnerships
Formalizing cooperation between public institutions, corporations and communities.
Talent mobilization
Positioning African talent, at home and in the diaspora, at the center of growth.
Responsible governance
Advocating for transparency and sustainability across every sector represented.
Key themes
Twelve strategic pillars
Each theme convenes decision-makers, capital and expertise around concrete outcomes.
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Critical Minerals
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Energy & Renewable Energy
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Infrastructure
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Technology & Digital Transformation
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Finance & Investment
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Trade & Industry
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Health & Human Capital
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Agriculture & Food Security
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Entrepreneurship
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African Diaspora
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Talent & Skills
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Strategic Partnerships
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Target participants
Who the forum is designed for
A cross-section of decision-makers and change agents from across Africa and the United States.
- Government
- Investors
- Institutional Investors
- Corporations
- Entrepreneurs
- NGOs
- Development Institutions
- Financial Institutions
- Technology Companies
- Researchers
- African Diaspora
- Young Professionals
- Talent
Expected outcomes
What participants leave with
- New strategic relationships across government, investment and industry.
- Access to a curated pipeline of verified investment opportunities.
- Direct engagement with African talent and diaspora networks.
- Concrete pathways toward partnership agreements and follow-up meetings.
Forum format · 2026
A fully virtual, structured experience
Plenary sessions
High-level opening and closing sessions broadcast live to all registered participants.
Panels & keynotes
Thematic discussions led by government, industry and institutional voices.
Breakout rooms
Smaller, focused working sessions organized around the forum's strategic themes.
Private virtual meetings
Dedicated one-to-one meeting slots for investors, project owners and partners.
Networking opportunities
Structured business matchmaking, not just conversation
- Curated business matchmaking between investors and project owners.
- Access to government and institutional delegations.
- Direct connection with Africa Talent professionals and recruiters.
- Peer-to-peer exchange with corporations and development institutions.
Investment opportunities
A structured marketplace connecting capital with verified projects
The forum's investment track links project owners across strategic sectors with global investors, financial institutions and development partners.
Ready to be part of the 2026 forum?
Registration for DRC Forum USA 2026 will open soon. Secure your place in the conversation.