- CEOs, founders and senior leaders across banking, energy, infrastructure, agriculture, technology, logistics, telecoms and more
- African heads of state, ministers and central bank governors
- Global investors, asset managers, private equity leaders and development finance institutions
- Legal, consulting and professional services experts advising on Africa’s growth strategies and capital flows
- FT editors and Africa correspondents from other leading international media outlets
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OUR BIGGEST EVENT YET
Where Africa’s future takes shape
A unique platform for Africa’s most influential leaders in business, finance and policy to meet with global investors and commercial partners to explore partnerships, unlock growth and define the next chapter in Africa’s economic story.
4 streams, expertly moderated by FT journalists
Finance & Investment
Discover what’s driving, and holding back, investment in Africa, and what it will take to broaden global interest.
Country Spotlights
Join dedicated discussions focused on Nigeria, Mauritius, South Africa, Botswana and Angola.
Natural Resources & the Energy Transition
Learn how Africa is balancing fossil fuels with the shift to renewables and securing its place in mineral supply chains.
Infrastructure
What will it take to build the infrastructure Africa needs — from telecoms to transport and beyond?
Even more of our traditional content
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.
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Connect with the right people ahead of time, using our AI-powered app to schedule meetings and build relationships in advance.
Lunches & Coffee Breaks
Informal networking to strengthen your connections and share ideas with like-minded peers throughout the day.
Drinks Reception
Unwind after a busy day of discussions and debates with music, food and drinks.
If you want to talk about Africa and learn what’s happening this is a great place to be.
Helaina Matza, Acting Special Coordinator for the Partnership on Global Infrastructure Investment, US Department of State
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