As commercial relationships between the United States and African markets rapidly evolve, global integrated marketing agency Allison Worldwide and leading media communications firm BHM Holdings have announced the fourth edition of their flagship gathering: the Africa Breakfast Conversations (ABC) 2026.
Set for Friday, September 25, 2026, at Allison’s World Trade Center offices in New York City, this executive, invite-only event runs parallel to the 81st United Nations General Assembly (UNGA81). The forum will bring together institutional investors, policy leaders, tech founders, and corporate executives to explore trade partnerships, capital deployment, and Africa’s rising global influence.
Strengthening U.S.–Africa Trade
Operating under the theme ‘Africa’s Next Chapter: Trade, Partnership, Investment & Global Influence,’ ABC 2026 lands at a decisive moment for transatlantic commerce. Key discussions will examine the ongoing evolution of the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) alongside the operational expansion of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), which continues to consolidate the continent into an integrated, high-growth market.
Claudine Moore, Managing Director for Africa at Allison Worldwide, emphasized the convening’s focus on actionable commercial outcomes: “This year’s focus is on strengthening U.S.–Africa trade, partnership, and investment by bringing key decision-makers into the room to translate connections into tangible transatlantic deals.”
Driving Innovation Across AI, Infrastructure, and Digital Economy
Beyond traditional trade frameworks, the 2026 agenda spotlights the emerging technologies and market dynamics shaping the continent’s future. Industry leaders will tackle critical growth levers including AI adoption, digital transformation, fintech infrastructure, energy, and the expanding African consumer base.
Ayẹni Adékúnlé, CEO of BHM Holdings, underscored Africa’s immediate commercial value: “Africa is no longer a future opportunity; it is a present-day growth market. We are bringing together the founders building pan-African enterprises, the institutional investors funding them, and the policymakers crafting enabling environments to move beyond abstract potential into direct economic value.”
A Premier UNGA Platform
Now in its fourth iteration, the Africa Breakfast Conversations has built a strong reputation during UNGA week. Past editions have featured leaders from organizations such as The King’s Trust, Access Holdings, Future Africa, MTN Nigeria, Goldman Sachs, Citi, UBA, and NBA Africa.
Directly supporting UNGA81’s broader theme—‘Restoring Trust, Managing Transformation: A United Nations that Delivers for All’—ABC 2026 integrates African economic priorities into global diplomatic dialogues. To request an invitation or review upcoming speaker announcements, visit the official platform at abcnyc.co.
