Hosted in partnership with Sidara, this session will explore how manufacturing growth can be unlocked through value-chain development, improved project structuring, sustainable delivery models and long-term capital alignment, positioning African markets to capture greater value from both domestic and export-oriented production. 

The Investment Dialogues by Invest Africa are a bi-monthly, off-the-record dinner series designed to connect U.S.–Africa policy developments with tangible investment outcomes. Bringing together senior U.S. government officials, African diplomats, policymakers, and corporate and institutional investors, the Dialogues provide a trusted forum for candid, forward-looking discussion at the intersection of policy and capital.

Taking place on the margins of Invest Africa’s Mining Series 2026, this event, hosted in partnership with Breakthrough Attorneys, will highlight bankable opportunities across Tanzania’s critical minerals value chain, from exploration through to processing, while outlining the regulatory frameworks supporting responsible investment.

In partnership with Poliedro, this private roundtable on the margins of Mining Series 2026 will bring together junior miners and financiers, with curated investment and exploration opportunities presented from across Angola’s mining sector. Poliedro will share practical, on-the-ground insights into operating in Angola, including regulation, logistics, partnerships and risk mitigation, to help junior miners accelerate development and maximise value.

As the DRC gains global attention for its critical minerals and shifting geopolitics, investors face a complex and fast-evolving landscape. This webinar offers a practical deep dive into the DRC’s political economy, risk and opportunity, with expert insights for navigating mining, energy and infrastructure investment on the ground.

Central Africa enters 2026 with cautious optimism. Regional growth is expected to rise from 3.3% in 2025 to about 3.8% in 2026, driven by stabilising oil prices, infrastructure investment, and diversification efforts. This webinar will explore how the region can harness its resources, strengthen infrastructure, and advance reforms to attract sustainable investment and boost inclusive growth.

In partnership with STandard Chartered, Invest Africa is pleased to host our UAE New Year Reception. The event will bring together business leaders, investors and stakeholders to kick off the year, reconnect with peers and exchange perspectives on the evolving UAE–Africa trade and investment landscape in a relaxed networking setting.

West Africa stands at a strategic inflection point as the region transitions from commodity-led growth toward more diversified investment models. With 2025 GDP growth forecasted at 4.3% in 2025, West Africa is expected to carry this momentum into 2026. In this outlook, our experts will evaluate how to convert the region’s demographic and resource advantages into resilient growth and real investment returns.

East Africa continues to lead the continent’s growth charts. GDP growth across the region increased around 4.4% in 2024 to roughly 5.3% in 2025, and is projected to accelerate further toward 6.1% in 2026. This outlook will emphasise how East Africa can capitalise on its demographic, infrastructural and connectivity advantages to strengthen its proposition as a global investment frontier.

North Africa remains a critical economic gateway between Europe, the Middle East and Sub-Saharan Africa, with the region’s growth projected to reach 4.1% in 2026, up from 3.8% in 2025. This webinar will evaluate how North Africa can capitalise on its macro and logistical advantage to host resilient and export-oriented growth stories.

As geopolitical competition intensifies and capital increasingly aligns with strategic priorities, Africa’s role in U.S. foreign policy, economic security, and investment remains critical. Join Invest Africa for a timely webinar exploring how U.S. policy and politics are evolving, and what this means for trade, investment, and commercial opportunities across the continent in 2026.

Southern Africa enters 2026 in a complex terrain: while growth remains modest, regional GDP is projected to rise from 2.6% in 2025 towards roughly 3.0% by 2026. This webinar will focus on how Southern Africa can convert reform and private-sector engagement into tangible investment outcomes.

Growth Gateway invites you to an exclusive virtual investor forum focused on unlocking capital for Southern Africa’s power sector. This session will convene senior industry leaders, developers, regulators and financiers to examine where investment can deliver the strongest returns, the reforms reshaping the market, and the new models driving bankability and risk mitigation.

Invest Africa is delighted to invite our members to a festive end-of-year reception, celebrating the end of a wonderful year and beginning of an exciting the holiday season.

Invest Africa warmly invites our members to a festive end of year reception as we move into the holiday season to express our gratitude for the ongoing support in advancing trade and investment across the continent.

Invest Africa is delighted to invite our South Africa-based members to join us for an end of year reception to celebrate the start of the festive period, and to thank our members and partners for their continued support in promoting trade and investment across the continent.

In partnership with BSA Law, this event will convene high-level stakeholders to explore investable opportunities and scalable solutions across some key areas: sustainable transport, clean energy, water resilience, and digital infrastructure. 

Guided by the theme “Driving Growth, Unlocking Opportunities”, this roundtable, on the sidelines of the World Bank/IMF Annual Meetings, will bring together government officials, DFIs, private sector leaders, and global investors to explore profitable projects, understand Tanzania’s business environment, and engage with CRDB Bank as a trusted partner in the country’s investment journey.

Now in its fourth year, the AVCA Sustainable Investing in Africa Summit serves as a focused forum for critical dialogue on the evolving role of  private capital in sustainable development across the continent. The gathering explores best practices for investing with a sustainability lens, emerging trends and risks, and innovative, homegrown solutions for long-term growth. 

Convening over two days in Washington, DC, the World Economy Summit Fall Edition is dedicated to advancing dialogues that confront the economic challenges of a volatile era. Amid inflation, geopolitical tension, and rapid technological change, the Summit will surface the ideas, policies, and market shifts shaping the next chapter of global resilience and growth.

Under the theme “Ready for Investment, Open for Partnership”, the event will bring together Sierra Leone and UK Government officials, DFIs, leading private sector investors and business to gain sector specific insights, learn from successful business case studies and explore a unique pipeline of bankable projects for local and foreign investors. 

In partnership with Charles Russell Speechlys, this event will explore the real-world barriers to AI adoption across African markets, from regulation to infrastructure, and discuss how to foster responsible, inclusive innovation. Hear from industry experts and engage in meaningful dialogue on AI’s future in Africa.

Following the success of the inaugural The Africa Debate – UAE in 2024, Invest Africa is pleased to return to the UAE on 30 September 2025 with the second edition of Dubai’s leading Africa-focused investment summit. Hosted under the theme ‘Shared Markets, Shared Future’, the event will explore how deeper collaboration between Africa and the Gulf can unlock new opportunities for trade, investment, and sustainable growth. Bringing together senior business leaders, investors, and policymakers, the summit will provide a platform to forge strategic partnerships and advance dialogue on the future of UAE-Africa economic relations.

The Next 3 Billion is dedicated to exploring the forces accelerating economic and societal prosperity across the world’s most ascendant regions. This full day of live journalism will feature candid, on-the-record conversations designed to spark collaboration, bold thinking, and actionable solutions — unlocking one of the greatest social and economic opportunities of our time.

Blended finance is increasingly seen as a key solution to closing financing gaps by de-risking and enhancing the commercial appeal of high-impact projects, thereby attracting private capital. This session will examine its role in driving investment into sectors such as transport and logistics, agri-processing, renewable energy, affordable housing, and light manufacturing.

Mauritius Commercial Bank is partnering with Invest Africa to host an exclusive roundtable in Johannesburg, aimed at bringing together senior leaders of multinationals, industry leaders and other potential clients. This high-level gathering will focus on Southern Africa's macro, geopolitical, and economic themes, covering a greater cross section of business, fostering collaboration, and showcasing MCB’s leadership in driving sustainable economic development.