AECF 2024 in NYC: Uniting for Africa Tourism and Trade Growth

Thursday, December 28, 2023

Discover the 2024 African Exploration & Commerce Forum (AECF), uniting investors & experts in NYC to advance Africa‘s tourism & trade potential.

The 2024 African Exploration and Commerce Forum (AECF) is set to occur from June 25th to June 27th at Empire Plaza Convention Center, located in New York City. This significant event is spearheaded by Tokende Africa LLC, a firm devoted to fostering growth in African enterprises and highlighting the continent’s tourism and investment prospects.

Spanning over three days, AECF 2024 aims to assemble a diverse group of stakeholders including investors, government officials, tourism specialists, and entrepreneurs, all united by their commitment to enhancing Africa’s tourism sector. The forum will encompass various activities such as conference discussions, business-to-business interactions, rapid marketing sessions, networking opportunities, and exploratory visits to African investment sites and project areas.

Distinguished speakers and panel members at AECF 2024 will include:

• H.E Ambassador Josefa Leonel Correia Sacko of the African Union Commission, overseeing Agriculture, Rural Development, Blue Economy, and Sustainable Development
• Dr. Akinwumi Adesina, President of the African Development Bank
• Mr. Babio El-Kir Moudachirou, Executive Secretary of the Africa Tourism Organization and CEO of ID Territoires
• Grant Fowls, renowned author and Social Entrepreneur for the Rhino Alliance project
• Michael Balogun, CEO and Founder of Xtrm Tour2Nigeria Ltd
• Alain St Ange, ex-Minister of Tourism for Seychelles and leader of Saint Ange Tourism Consultancy
• Gbenga Omotayo, CEO of USAfrica Business Hub

Additional esteemed speakers are expected to confirm their attendance in the upcoming weeks.

The theme for AECF 2024 is “Selling Africa As One”, mirroring Tokende Africa’s ambition to promote the continent’s diverse appeal as a unified destination for tourism and investment. The event will also focus on the successes and challenges faced by the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), which seeks to establish a unified market for goods and services, encourage the free movement of people, and foster economic unity across African nations.

Anticipated to draw over 3,000 participants globally, including media representatives, trade visitors, and buyers, AECF 2024 will also feature a dedicated pavilion for startups and a sustainability village, showcasing innovative and environmentally responsible solutions for the tourism industry.

The 2024 African Exploration and Commerce Forum presents a pivotal opportunity for businesses in tourism and travel, government investment agencies, national tourism boards, NGOs, and associations to display their offerings, expand their market presence, and tap into new markets.

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