The theme for The Africa Debate this year is Redefining Partnership: Navigating a World in Transition. As the global order shifts and new economic and geopolitical realities emerge, the forum will explore what these changes mean for African economies and their international partners. Against a backdrop of uncertainty in the global economy, The Africa Debate will spotlight opportunities to accelerate investment, unlock growth, and strengthen development outcomes through a new era of collaboration. 

Hosted in partnership with AG Mortgage Bank, this session will examine how government, investors and the private sector can work together to strengthen Nigeria’s trade and investment ecosystem. Discussions will focus on the development of key trade corridors, infrastructure investment, logistics and project bankability, alongside opportunities to unlock private capital and position Nigeria as a leading gateway for regional and global trade under the AfCFTA framework.

Alongside the UK Global Partnerships Conference, Invest Africa will host a high-level side event, Building Investment-Grade Partnerships for Sustainable Development. The session will explore the UK’s evolving investment-led approach and discuss mobilising capital, strengthening investment readiness, and delivering sustainable partnerships across emerging and developing markets.

As East Africa’s economies expand and regional trade gathers momentum, the role of efficient trade corridors is becoming increasingly important. This event will explore how infrastructure, policy coordination and investment can strengthen connectivity across the region. Bringing together policymakers, investors and business leaders in Nairobi, the discussion will focus on practical pathways to accelerate trade, support regional value chains and unlock new growth opportunities.

Africa’s industrial growth is accelerating — but water may be one of its most overlooked constraints. Across mining, manufacturing, agro-processing, and urban expansion, water availability, reliability, and governance increasingly determine which projects scale and which stall — yet it is still too often treated as a utility rather than core economic infrastructure. This session brings together industry, investors, and policymakers to explore how water systems can enable Africa’s industrial future.

This timely discussion will address supply chain resilience, Africa’s strategic role, short-term challenges, and pathways for enhanced bilateral relations - directly aligning with the UAE’s expanding US$3bn+ investments in African ports, logistics and critical infrastructure.

The forum brings together stakeholders to explore opportunities to support agricultural development, investment and collaboration between the two countries.

Bringing together Central Bank leadership, institutional investors, development finance institutions, and the Nigerian diaspora community for a focused conversation on the financial architecture underpinning Africa's most ambitious economic transformation.

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.