- Thought Leadership
Keynote interviews and curated sessions at the summit - Editorial Dialogue
High-impact panel discussions - Closed-Door Sessions
Bespoke private workshops with a tailored attendee list - Virtual or in-person briefings and content-led discussions
- Executive dinners and drink receptions
- Intimate, private roundtables
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Africa Summit, your gateway to the world of African business
Now in its 13th year, this premium summit has established itself as the definitive meeting point for senior decision-makers shaping the future of Africa
The summit in numbers:
The premier gathering of Africa's leaders
The FT Africa Summit is the essential meeting point for both African and global leaders across business, policy and finance. It is the primary forum for those wanting to grow their business, investments and partnerships on the continent and for Africans to meet international capital holders and strategic partners.
As a partner, you move beyond traditional brand visibility to engage directly with the most influential decision-makers.
The summit provides a focused platform to demonstrate leadership, navigate market volatility and strengthen your position within Africa’s evolving economic landscape.
Why do so many prestigious brands choose to sponsor FT Live events?
Executive connections
Rich engagement with large numbers of industry decision-makers through interactive workshops and networking
Brand amplification
Position your brand alongside key players across industry
Thought leadership
Share your views with senior industry executives through a range of panel discussions and keynotes
Product Placement
Showcase your latest, innovative solutions to help the industry overcome its toughest challenges
Global Media Access
Benefit from a marketing campaign that reaches a global audience of over 100,000 professionals
Lead Generation and ROI
Generate qualified targeted leads and build relationships with established industry leaders from around the world
The FT Africa Summit provides access to elite-level individuals and is a very useful place if you would like to have conversations with such individuals.
How we can help achieve your objectives
Get involved in the main summit
Partner with FT Live and we will set the stage for you, providing a sophisticated platform to elevate your corporate narrative, project market leadership, and engage directly with an audience of high-level decision-makers.
Key strategic partnership opportunities at the summit:
Partner with the FT on your bespoke event
By marrying the FT’s award-winning journalism with your brand’s vision, we create high-impact narratives that drive deep engagement with the world’s most consequential audiences. Align your brand with our global reputation to project expertise and secure direct access to the decision-makers shaping your industry.
Key standalone partnership opportunities around the year:
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Get in touch to discuss a partnership option that works for you and your business objectives.
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