Securing Supply Chains & Emerging Markets
50 African industrial leaders. 30+ vetted U.S. buyers, investors, and offtakers. Three days. One objective: signed contracts.
Baltimore · Montgomery County · Washington D.C.
Strategic Partners
African manufacturers are export-ready. U.S. buyers need the supply. The AGOA framework for duty-free access exists. What has been missing is the room where both sides actually meet - and a structured plan that ensures the meeting becomes a contract.
AUGF 2026 connects Agribusiness and Critical Minerals - the twin pillars of the African economy - directly to U.S. retail buyers, institutional investors, and regulatory bodies.
Organized by The Brief Academy (TBA Foundation) · Abuja, Nigeria · briefacademy.org
Every session is designed to produce one thing: a signed agreement or a clear next step toward one. From compliance in Baltimore to deal rooms in D.C.
August 10, 2026
Port of Baltimore & FedEx Logistics Hub. USDA and FDA compliance sessions. Direct consultations for agro-processors.
August 11, 2026
B2B Matchmaking Engine with Giant Food and McCormick. Private MOU signing suites. Institutional capital panel.
August 12, 2026
Closed-door Mining Investor Deal Room. African Mining Ministers meet U.S. PE firms. 180-Day Roadmap briefing.
Every person in the room has a mandate to buy, invest, or supply. No spectators. No panels without purpose. Just structured execution toward signed contracts.
Every seat is a working seat. 50 African industrial leaders. 30+ vetted U.S. buyers, investors, and regulatory officials.
Solid minerals, lithium, gold, and maritime logistics.
Value-added cocoa and gold infrastructure.
Iron ore joint ventures and sustainable mining.
Fresh produce and fintech-integrated supply chains.
Cashew and cocoa processing for U.S. retail.
Agribusiness, hydrocarbons, and Port of Dakar - the Atlantic coast's premier logistics hub.
USDA & FDA officials. Compliance standards and market access.
DFC, SBA & EXIM Bank. Capital deployment mandates.
U.S. retail chain VPs with active sourcing needs.
African Ministers of Trade and Mining.
Confirmed Delegates
More delegates to be announced
Final Deadline: May 31, 2026
Custom packages available for government agencies & multi-sector sponsors
Offtaker Vetting is now open. All packages include Global Link Gala access and full plenary sessions.
For all delegates requiring visa facilitation, we provide a dedicated administrative bridge.
Visa Support Fee: $1,000 (Non-refundable - covers formal institutional invitations and administrative coaching).
Payment Protocol: The $1,000 visa fee is paid upfront. Once the visa is successfully approved, the balance of the chosen package is paid before collection of the final mission itinerary.
Labeling, phytosanitary, and packaging alignment for USDA, FDA, and CBP. Every producer exits with a clear compliance checklist.
On-ground site visits across Africa. Bankability assessments, facility audits, and investor-grade project briefs.
Legal and commercial support moving MOUs to Purchase Orders or Joint Venture agreements.
Handshakes in August. Contracts by December.
This is not charity. It is a commercial opportunity both sides need to get right. AUGF 2026 is where we put the structure, the people, and the time in the same room.
