H.E Ambassador Dr. Elsie Sia Kanza is participating in the Executive Nertworking Conference organized by the National Institute of Minority Economic Development (NIMED) which focuses on economic opportunities for its members. The conference is held in Pinehurst, North Carolina from 05 to 07 August 2024. The Embassy and NIMED have agreed to organize the Tanzania Economic Development Summit in Dar es salaam in March 2025 to further strengthen U.S.-Tanzania commercial ties. The Summit will be preceded by a preparatory mission  to Tanzania by NIMED in November 2024. Over 100 U.S. companies are expected to participate in the forthcoming Summit to explore business opportunities in priority sectors such as agriculture, ICT, health, tourism, and manufacturing.