” Building Trans-Atlantic Partnerships to Advance Innovations in Our Cities “,
OBSERVING THE UNITED NATIONS HABITAT URBAN MONTH United Nations CITY DAYS
VENUE:
The Westin Washington Dulles Airport
2520 Wasser Terrace
Herndon, VA 20171
About UAMS
The US-Africa Mayors’ summit is a project of Virginia Africa Partnership which strives to strengthen economic and cultural ties between The US and Africa, foster connections between cities and municipalities, inspire strong leadership, exchange expertise and empower cities to become the drivers of innovation that spur inclusive economic growth for healthier and prosperous communities
Join us for the 2024 US-AFRICA MAYOR’S SUMMIT, slated to take place jointly in the Cities of Richmond, Manassas and in Washington DC on OCTOBER 23-25, 2024. This event is held during the United Nations Urban Month, during which the UN-Habitat and partners organize a month of activities, events and discussions on urban sustainability providing a chance municipal leaders and the civil society around the world to join the conversation around the challenges and opportunities created by the fast pace of change in our cities and towns.
Under the theme of ” Building Trans-Atlantic Partnerships to Advance Innovation in Our Cities “, the 2024 event aims to inspire, engage and empower US and African mayors and county executives to start working together to tackle pressing challenges and serve as a gateway for inclusive economic growth while laying the foundation for partnerships that will enhance cultural and mutual understanding, enhance diplomacy, advance democracy, peace, global security and climate change.
WHY ATTENDING
CITIZENS DIPLOMACY
NETWORKING & CONNECTIONS
LEADERSHIP
EXCHANGE OF KNOWLEDGE
BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES
SISTER-CITIES PARTNERSHIP
CAPACITY BUILDING
PARTNERED PROJECTS
LEVERAGE FUNDING
PARTICIPANTS
More than 100 Mayors and county commissioners from Africa
More than 40 Mayors and county executives from the US.
The African Diaspora In the US
Policy Makers & others elected officials
Non-Profit Organizations
Chamber of commerce and Entrepreneurs
REGISTRATION
Registration deadline.
July 01 2024 for participants coming from Africa.
October 5, 2024 for participants from The US
Contact us. info@vapartnership.org or usafricamayors.org or fill up the form on our contact page
Visit and Register at our Eventbrite page.
Refund Policy.
Cancellation made by VAP. We will offer you a full refund of the fees payed for registration to the event. Up to 100% VAP will then absorb all the transfer fees charged by the third party.
We request that your cancellation be done at least 1 month before the event. You may cancel by sending us an email at info@vapartnership.org.
Cancellations made 30 days or more in advance of the event date for failure of obtaining the visa will receive an 90% refund.
If Cancellations is made within 30 days after obtaining the visa no refund will be given.
I understand and adhere to this cancellation policy.
SPONSOR THIS EVENT
Demonstrate your company’s commitment to community involvement and consider sponsoring this event. By becoming a Sponsor of the US-Africa Mayors’ Summit your company has the opportunity to raise awareness of your brand, create business & investment opportunity or make connections with prospective distributors, sales representatives, or partners