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The Global Africa Summit Charlotte, presented by the Africa Investment Network in partnership with Intentional Asset Management, Black Wall Street Charlotte and the GABA Center, gathers more than 300 investors, policymakers, business leaders and entrepreneurs from across Africa, North America and the Caribbean around one theme: “Beyond Partnerships: Trade, Investment & Private Capital as Tools of Global Resilience.”
Held during North Carolina’s African Diaspora Heritage Month, on 8–10 September 2026 at The Westin Charlotte, the Summit turns dialogue into deals across keynotes, panels and Africa deal rooms — from US–Africa trade and investment to fintech, financial inclusion and cross-continental entrepreneurship.
Anissa Boulahya, CEO of Dawia Family Office, joins the Summit as a speaker with a live virtual session:
From Remittances to Ownership — How the African diaspora can build long-term wealth through family business investments.
Every year, the African diaspora sends home more money than foreign direct investment brings into the continent — yet remittances rarely build ownership. In a 30-minute conversation with Kader Coulibaly, Managing Director of Icasa Advisory, Anissa explores how diaspora capital can take a real stake in Africa’s generational business transition, and why the UAE has become a practical platform for structuring African cross-border wealth.
Format: 20-minute conversation + 10-minute live audience Q&A.
If you are:
…this session is for you. Join online, bring your questions.
Date: Thursday, 10 September 2026
Session time: 10:45–11:30 AM ET
Venue: The Westin Charlotte, NC — Anissa’s session is virtual, join from anywhere
Format: Live online session with Q&A
Cost: From 89 USD
Attendees: 300+ investors, policymakers and business leaders
Registration: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/global-africa-summit-charlotte
