Africa Summit

2026 agenda now available: explore the full programme and download the PDF here.

As the world navigates economic shifts, technological change and evolving political alliances, Africa is asserting a more confident voice. The continent is enabling greater regional cooperation, boosting investment in innovation, and showing leadership on issues ranging from new energy solutions to the digital economy. With a young, entrepreneurial population and increasing engagement on the global stage, Africa is helping to shape the next era of global development. 

Taking place across two in-person days, the FT Africa Summit 2026 will convene leading policymakers, business leaders, financiers and visionaries to explore how Africa can sustain this momentum amid uncertainty. From reimagining trade and financing models to investing in infrastructure, skills and sustainable growth, the summit continues to offer an unparalleled platform for African leaders in business, finance and policy to collaborate — and engage on the topics shaping the future of the continent.

Now in its 13th year, the FT's Africa Summit is the established forum for crucial dialogues on turning Africa's challenges into economic, social and business opportunities.

Geopolitics and macroeconomics

Assessing Africa’s place in a shifting global order and the reforms needed to build a resilient macroeconomic base. 

Finance and investment

Boosting investment through domestic capital mobilisation, de-risking mechanisms, new roles for Development Finance Institutions, and strong regional partnerships.

The tech economy

Enabling Africa’s tech sector to deliver higher-value growth, by harnessing data policy, cloud computing and AI to create an infrastructure for the digital era.

Energy and natural resources

Capitalising on major offshore discoveries, shifting from raw extraction exports to domestic processing and catalysing Africa’s renewables potential.

Scaling industrialisation and urbanisation

Turning fast-growing cities into productive industrial centres through improved infrastructure, job creation and growth stimulus.

Trade

Adapting to a post-tariff world by diversifying exports and strengthening the infrastructure that underpins Africa’s regional trade and supply chains.

Learn

How to build resilient partnerships that drive long-term sustainable development across the continent

Meet

African CEOs, government ministers and international investors that you can't meet anywhere else

Discover

How macroeconomic trends are shaping investment decisions and how to remain competitive

Free Webinar: Can Africa’s Tech Sector Accelerate Economic Growth?

28 May 2026 | 2:00pm GMT+1

In the lead-up to the brand new Infrastructure and The Tech Economy stage, join the conversation as experts assess how AI adoption and tech hubs have the potential to expand economic activity.

A prestigious community

• 73% of in-person attendees in 2025 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, the FT Live Event App and networking lunches

• You’ll be joining Africa's most successful business & financial leaders as well as international investors from across the globe

Gain access to in-person sessions and networking drinks. Network and connect with your peers.

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Gain access to in-person sessions and networking drinks. Network and connect with your peers.

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20 - 22 April 2026 | In-Person & Digital
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Metals & Mining Summit

15-16 October 2026 | In-Person & Digital
London

Energy Transition Summit

19 - 20 October 2026 | In-Person & Digital
London