African Trade Chamber to Launch Landmark Trade Summit in Accra
The African Trade Chamber will officially launch the inaugural Africa Trade Summit 2025 on September 18, 2025, at the Ghana Investment Promotion Centre (GIPC) Conference Center. This high-level event will serve as the formal unveiling of the Summit, scheduled for November, and will highlight the Chamber’s mission to drive private-sector–led growth and strengthen Africa’s role in global trade.
The launch will bring together industry leaders, government representatives, and trade institutions including the Pharmaceutical Association of Manufacturers, Chamber of Bulk Oil Distribution, Association of Ghana Industries, AfCFTA Secretariat, Ghana Investment Promotion Centre, Ghana Free Zones Authority, Association of Ghana Banks, Ghana Chamber of Commerce, and other key organizations.
Speaking ahead of the launch, the African Trade Chamber underscored that the Summit will focus on building competitive value chains and expanding intra-African trade, with emphasis on seven critical sectors: manufacturing, mining, energy, agriculture, health, logistics, and infrastructure.
The launch will also present the Chamber’s vision as a continental hub for trade facilitation, where businesses, policymakers, and investors converge to shape Africa’s economic transformation.
The main Africa Trade Summit 2025 in November will feature:
High-level dialogues with heads of state, ministers, and CEOs
B2B and B2G matchmaking sessions
Sector-specific forums in energy, logistics, mining, and more
An exhibition showcasing African goods and services
The Africa Trade Awards Gala
The September 18 launch marks the first official step toward the Summit and is expected to attract wide media and stakeholder attention as Africa prepares to harness the opportunities of the AfCFTA.
Event Details:
Launch Date: September 18, 2025
Venue: Ghana Investment Promotion Centre (GIPC) Conference Center
Main Summit Date: November 2025
