Schedules

MORNING SESSION

Light Breakfast, Registration and Networking.

OPENING CEREMONY, WELCOME & OPENING REMARKS

Video presentation, 1. Dr. Kelechi Lawrence, Chairman of DACAC 2. Senator Chris Coons, US Senate 3. Pre-Recorded Speech By Congresswoman Lisa Blunt Rochester 4. Governor John Carney, State of Delaware 5. Mayor Michael Purzycki, City of Wilmington

COFFEE BREAK

PLENARY SESSION (PRESIDENTIAL PANEL)

Driving Economic Prosperity through Sustainable Tourism and Global Partnerships

LUNCH BREAK

NETWORKING AND BUSINESS MIXERS

MINSTERIAL PANEL 1, Moderated by a prominent journalist

Infrastructure Development for Sustainable Tourism. 1. Mrs. Nabeela Tunis, Minister of Tourism and Cultural Affairs, Sierra Leone 2. Mountaga Diao, Minister of Tourism, Senegal 3. Mamadou Tangara, Minister of foreign Affairs, Gambia Ministers of Tourism from Africa, Americas and the Caribbean

YOUNG PROFESSIONALS PANEL 1 Moderated by a youth leader

Youth Empowerment and Leadership in Tourism. 1. Honorable Aicha Toure Diaspora, MP at the Senegalese National Assembly 2. Young professionals from Africa, Americas and the Caribbean

COFFEE BREAK

AFRICAN GROWTH AND OPPORTUNITY ACT( AGOA) Panel 1 Moderated by an expert in international trade

Maximizing the Benefits of the African Growth and Opportunity Act. .1Amadou Diagne, President, Forum of Operators to Guarantee Economic Emergence in Africa (FOGECA) 2. Abdou Aziz SY, American Chamber of Commerce – Senegal 3. Trade representatives from Africa, Americas and the Caribbean

MAYOR'S FORUM Moderated by Sister Cities International Senegal

Exploring Investment Opportunities and Benchmarking. 1. Talib Ahmed Bensouda, Lord Mayor, Kanifing Municipal Council, Gambia 2. Mamadou Dione, Agency for the Promotion of Investments (APIX), Senegal 3. Mayors from various African cities 4. US counterparts

CULTURAL RECEPTION & DINNER

1. Entertainment by prominent local and international performers 2. International African designers fashion show

MORNING SESSION

Light Breakfast, Registration and Networking

OPENING PLENARY

Opening Ceremony

TOURISM TECHNICAL EXPERT PANEL, Moderated by a prominent expert in the tourism industry

Promoting Cultural Tourism and Heritage Preservation. 1. Mohamed Jalloh, Director of Tourism Board, Sierra Leone 2. Alioune Badara Fall, Director General, Air Senegal 3. Omar Badiane, Director of Heritage Department, Senegal 4. Bakary Sega Bathily, Director General, Agency for the Promotion of Investments (APIX), Senegal

COFFEE BREAK

PRESIDENTIAL PANEL 2, Moderated by a prominent journalist

Tourism Investment and Entrepreneurship Panel: Investment Opportunities in African Tourism Sector. 1. HE Bassirou Diomaye Faye, President of Senegal 2. HE Joseph Boakai, Sr., President of Liberia 3. Prof. Oramah, President, Afrexim Bank 4. Congresswoman Lisa Blunt Rochester

LUNCH BREAK

YOUNG PROFESSIONAL PANEL 2 Moderated by a youth leader

Navigating Investment Challenges for Young African Diasporan Professionals in Africa and the Caribbean. 1. Dr. Aissatou Diongue, President of RESUT, Senegal 2. Manel Fall, Tourism Promotion Directorate, Senegal 3. Soda Fall, Director Tourism Promotion, Ministry of Tourism, Senegal 4. Young professionals from Africa, Americas and the Caribbean

AGOA PANEL 2 Moderated by an expert in international trade

Opportunities and Challenges for African Trade. 1. Mamadou Lamine Drammeh, CEO, American Chamber of Commerce (AMCHAM), Gambia 2. Eric Iba Gueye, Director Commercial Marketing, Air Senegal 3.Dr. Adama Ndiaye, Director General, Senegalese Agency for Tourism Promotion (ASPT) 4. Trade representatives from Africa, Americas and the Caribbean

MINISTERIAL PANEL 2 Moderated by a prominent expert in the tourism industry

Innovative Approaches to Cultural Tourism and Heritage Preservation. 1. Mohamed Jalloh, Director of Tourism Board, Sierra Leone 2. Chief Godswill Obot Akpabio, CON, President of the Nigerian Senate 3. Dr. David Moinina Sengeh – Chief Minister, Sierra Leone 4. Mountaga Diao, Minister of Tourism, Senegal

COFFEE BREAK

GOVERNMENT AND BUSINESS ROUND TABLE DISCUSSIONS Moderated by Hon. Minister Amara Kallon

Fostering Synergy: Enhancing Public-Private Partnerships for Sustainable Economic Growth. 1. Alpha Sesay, Minister of Trade and Industry, Sierra Leone 2. Dr. Hinga Sandy, Executive Director of National Investment Board, Sierra Leone 3. Pierre Goudiaby Atepa, Founder, ATEPA Group, Senegal 4. Waly Diouf Bodian, Director General, Ports Authority, Senegal 5. Business leaders from the US, Caribbean and Africa

CLOSING SESSION: Rapporteurs’ Report

Closing Remarks and Summary of Key Insights. Memorandum of understanding between US and African counterparts. 1. Rapporteur 1 2. Rapporteur 2 3. Rapporteur 3

GALA NIGHT AND AWARD CEREMONY

Award Ceremony and Gala Dinner. 1. Recognition of outstanding contributions to the African tourism industry and governance 2. Presentation of awards to deserving individuals and organisations 3. Gala dinner, entertainment, and networking opportunities 4. Entertainment by prominent local and international performers