CSIS's flagship event on U.S.–Africa minerals and energy cooperation featuring keynote fireside chats with U.S. Secretary of Energy Chris Wright, Frank Garcia (Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs), John Jovanovic (Chairman, EXIM), and other senior officials and industry leaders. The program runs September 18, 2026, 10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. ET. Participants will discuss minerals diplomacy, investment, and resilient supply chains.