Culture. Connection. Commerce.

Louisiana Global Leadership Exchange

Advancing Louisiana's African cultural connections into commerce.

Led by Louisiana's elected officials, the Louisiana Global Leadership Exchange connects Louisiana's public and private sectors with government, business and cultural leaders across Africa and the African diaspora. Our goal is to make Louisiana America's Capital to the Sixth Region of Africa.

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The Second Louisiana Global Leadership Exchange

2027 LGLE Exchange — Fall

Location to be announced

Opens with the Parti Gras Welcome Mixer. Participation is by invitation.

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2026 at a Glance

Connecting Africa in Paris

Paris
October 23–24, 2026

Ambassadors and diplomatic representatives of African nations

Working sessions on energy, investment, agriculture and culture

Louisiana Distinctions for New Orleans, the Acadiana region and Iberia Parish

01Culture 02Connection 03Commerce

Founding Partner

African Energy Chamber ↗

Founding Media Partner

The Energy Republic ↗

Continue the Connection

Built on Synergy: Louisiana + Africa

The Exchange continues beyond Paris. Tell us who you would like to connect with, or share suggestions that can strengthen continued engagement between Louisiana and Africa.