The Board Chairman of the Ghana Investment Promotion Centre (GIPC), Dr. Akwasi Opong-Fosu, has announced that he has been invited to speak at the 54th Annual Legislative Conference (ALC) of the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation (CBCF) in Washington, D.C.
The high-profile event, scheduled for September 24–28, 2025, will be held at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center and will bring together global leaders, policymakers, and activists to deliberate on issues affecting Africa and the wider Black community.
Dr. Opong-Fosu disclosed on his official Facebook page that the invitation came from Congressman Jonathan L. Jackson, a member of the U.S. Congress Foreign Affairs Committee.
He is expected to participate in the Africa Diaspora Forum on Friday, September 26, 2025, where he will engage in discussions on U.S.–Ghana trade and investment opportunities, U.S. foreign policy shifts, USAID-PEPFAR programs, immigration, visas, and strategies for strengthening collaboration between Africa, the Diaspora, and the United States.
“This gathering underscores the importance of dialogue, shared responsibility, and collective action in shaping a prosperous future for our people, I look forward to advancing meaningful conversations that will promote mutual understanding, global solidarity, and sustainable development partnerships,” he stated.
The Annual Legislative Conference of the CBCF is regarded as the largest annual policy forum on issues impacting African Americans and the global Black community.
