An unrivalled platform for African leaders in business, finance and policy to meet with global investors and commercial partners across multiple industries and collaborate on growth opportunities that will help shape the future of the continent.

Finance & Investment

Day 1 

Explore the opportunities and obstacles to investing in Africa and what is required to expand global investor interest.

Natural Resources & the Energy Transition

Day 2

Join the debate on how Africa can turn its vast mineral wealth into widespread prosperity.

Country Spotlights

Day 1 & 2 

Showcasing everything from Tech in Kenya to the industrialisation of Benin, the natural resources of the DRC and many more countries.

Heads of State

Interviews with African presidents, ministers and pivotal business leaders you can’t hear anywhere else.

Macro-economic discussions

Discuss how global macro-trends are impacting African businesses and investment decisions. 

Growth strategies

Reinforce your business and investment growth strategies with insights from Africa’s top CEOs.

Networking & Meeting App

Launches 8 October

Drinks Reception

Day 1

Summit Party

Day 1

Celebrating African art, culture and cuisine

The FT Africa Summit is more than just a business and economic conference. We want to celebrate African art, culture and food. That’s why we’ve partnered with a number of African businesses to bring a touch of Africa to London.

From language schools to artists, explore how we're celebrating Africa at the 2024 edition.

New Venue for 2024

The Summit will be held at the Peninsula London, a brand new 5* luxury venue in the heart of Belgravia.

You can book discounted hotel rates at the Peninsula, London between 28 - 31 October. To book a room, please click here. You can see more hotels in our travel and accommodation page.

Africa Sustainable Futures Awards

Strictly invite-only and commencing after the Africa Summit

Following the close of proceedings at the Africa Summit, the Financial Times and the World Bank's Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency will be co-hosting a special invitation-only dinner celebrating the winners of the inaugural Africa Sustainable Futures Awards.

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