73% of in-person attendees in 2023 were CEO, Managing Director, Vice President or Director level meaning you are amongst top decision-makers
Establish new relationships and strengthen existing ties through the evening drinks receptions, meeting App and networking lunches
You’ll be joining Africa's most successful business & financial leaders as well as international investors from across the globe
Africa Summit
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Where African leaders connect with global investors and partners
Africa stands at a crossroads. The continent brims with immense potential: innovative tech sectors, a dynamic young population, and rising global interest in its markets. Yet, pressing challenges threaten to derail progress: climate change devastates communities, unsustainable debt limits growth, and lack of opportunities for youth creates social instability. The key question: How can African nations harness their strengths, navigate global volatility, address the climate crisis, and unlock the power of their youth to drive sustainable, inclusive growth?
The FT Africa Summit is the space where answers begin. Join our prestigious lineup of policymakers, business leaders, financiers and visionaries for crucial dialogues and networking on transforming Africa's challenges into opportunities.
World-leading speakers include:
Why Attend?
Learn
Gain unrivalled analysis of African business, economics, politics and investment opportunities
Connect
With global investors, African CEOs, financiers, policymakers and more
Discover
What the continent’s economic prospects are, growing industries and investment opportunities
Key Themes
Geopolitics
More autonomy and more influence - How are Africa’s relationships with the world changing in the ‘year of elections’?
Finance & Investment
How can reform to the global financial architecture ensure stable growth across African economies?
Scaling Up Domestic Manufacturing
Best practices and lessons learnt paving the way for local industrialisation and building out domestic manufacturing.
StartUps & Tech
Growing entrepreneurship and opportunities for business including securing investment and the role of technology.
Carbon & Trading Policy
How is Africa responding to geopolitical ‘friendshoring’ and the upcoming protectionist global trade policies on Africa? In particular the impact of CBAM on Africa.
Energy & Natural Resources
Seizing opportunities in renewable energy and carbon sinks, whilst developing strategies for critical minerals.
What's New?
Finance & Investment Stage
Day 1
Natural Resources & Energy Stage
Day 2
Country Spotlights
Day 1 & 2
A prestigious community
There’s real serious conversation happening here and I think it’s an important part of Africa’s journey in the next decade.
Serah Makka, Executive Director, Africa, One
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