The event has grown to two days, giving you an additional day of expert content. Update your calendars!
- An additional stage will dive into Africa's investment landscape on day 1 and natural resources and the energy transition on day 2
- There'll be country spotlights and an investment showcase
- You'll have even more African entrepreneurs and global investors to connect with
- Additional keynote interviews with heads of states, Ministers and African CEOs you can't hear anywhere else
- We're also moving to a brand new venue!
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
Where African leaders connect with global investors and partners
The last decade has seen the optimism of Africa Rising give way to concerns of stagnation, debt, conflict and food insecurity. Yet many of Africa's economies have continued to grow. African tech attracts large amounts of capital and the continent’s commitment to creating a single market has resulted in many other countries paying Africa unprecedented attention, creating opportunities to attract more investment. How can African countries steer the right diplomatic and economic course; manage the energy transition effectively and also create the economic conditions to ensure that its young, fast-rising populations find jobs to fulfil their own aspirations and contribute to their nations’ development?
Now in its 11th year, the FT Africa Summit will gather a prestigious line-up of businesses, policymakers and thought leaders from Africa and around the world. The Summit is widely recognised as one of the most important international forums for serious and productive discussion about the continent’s challenges and aspirations.
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
The NEW Africa Summit
Renowned for attracting world-leading speakers:
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.
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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CONTACT US
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