Past Events
Sierra Leone’s food and agriculture sector offers significant opportunities for investment, enterprise growth and value addition. The Forum will showcase selected investment opportunities and connect Sierra Leonean businesses with global investors, DFIs and private sector partners, supporting practical conversations around financing, partnerships and growth across the sector.
Convened by the High Commission of the United Republic of Tanzania in the United Kingdom and delivered in partnership with Invest Africa, the Tanzania Investment Forum 2026 takes place in London on 8 October 2026. Led by the Prime Minister of the United Republic of Tanzania, Hon. Dr Mwigulu Lameck Nchemba (MP), a Tanzanian government delegation will join international investors, development finance institutions and business leaders to explore Tanzania's rapidly expanding investment landscape and the opportunities emerging across its priority growth sectors.
Africa’s Special Economic Zones are emerging as key drivers of industrialisation, investment and export-led growth. Hosted by Invest Africa in partnership with DLA Piper, this webinar will explore how SEZs are shaping manufacturing ecosystems across the continent, highlighting investment opportunities, successful models, and the partnerships needed to scale sustainable industrial growth.
Hosted in partnership with Yellow Card, this discussion will convene senior leaders from across the digital infrastructure ecosystem - government, industry and finance - to examine the investment trends, opportunities and financing models shaping Kenya and Africa's digital future.
Invest Africa’s high-level forum on the margins of the 81st United Nations General Assembly will bring together government leaders, development finance institutions, U.S. financiers, global investors, multilateral organizations, and private-sector stakeholders to identify priorities and partnerships for accelerating infrastructure development across strategic sectors for Africa’s long-term economic acceleration.
Bringing together senior leaders from the UAE and Africa, this fireside chat will explore the evolving UAE–Africa relationship and opportunities to deepen trade, investment and infrastructure partnerships. H.E. Abdulla Bin Touq Al Marri and H.E. Dean William Macpherson will share perspectives on unlocking investment, fostering innovation and building stronger economic partnerships to support sustainable, long-term growth across both regions.
Hosted in the heart of New York during one of the most influential weeks on the global calendar, this reception will convene decision-makers from government, finance and industry for an evening of high-level networking and discussion focused on unlocking investment and driving long-term economic growth in Africa.
Hosted in partnership with Addleshaw Goddard, this discussion will bring together investors, financiers, policymakers and business leaders to explore the financing, partnerships and policy needed to accelerate Africa's green transition. The conversation will examine how blended finance and public-private collaboration can unlock investment, de-risk projects and drive sustainable economic growth across the continent.
Hosted by Aon and Invest Africa, this Women's Month luncheon will bring together women from across business and professional services for an afternoon of networking, conversation and shared learning. The event will feature guest speaker Navlika Varma, who will explore why high-performing women are often carrying more than anyone can see.
This event will explore how Africa can mobilise the capital needed to bridge its infrastructure financing gap and accelerate project delivery. Bringing together policymakers, investors and infrastructure leaders, the discussion will examine the financing models, partnerships and policy reforms needed to unlock sustainable economic growth.
CRDB Bank Plc’s half year results present a natural opportunity to engage the international investors and analyst community directly, at a moment when the Bank’s regional expansion and consistent earnings growth are drawing increasing attention from institutional investors. Invest Africa will convene and facilitate a dedicated investors’ briefing call following the publication of CRDB’s H1 2026 results.
Invest Africa, in partnership with Okala, are hosting a private drinks reception in London, convening senior leaders from finance, industry and sustainability to explore the growing role of nature intelligence in investment and operational decision-making. The evening will focus discussion on how nature-related considerations are shaping financing decisions, project viability and investor expectations across sectors including mining, energy, infrastructure and agriculture.
Invest Africa invites you to join us for our annual summer reception. The occasion provides an opportunity to bring together our members for a relaxed evening of networking. We hope to see you there.
Hosted in partnership with KPMG, this session will examine how governments, investors and the private sector can strengthen energy security and unlock investment across power, gas and critical minerals value chains in Southern Africa. Discussions will focus on scaling bankable projects, expanding regional power trade and mitigating investment risk, positioning the region as a key hub in Africa’s and the global energy transition.
As intra-Africa trade gains momentum, connecting landlinked markets to efficient supply chains is becoming increasingly important. Hosted in partnership with ADG Advisory, this roundtable will focus on the Lobito and TAZARA corridors, exploring investment opportunities, remaining gaps, and how infrastructure, logistics and policy can better support trade at scale.
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.
The UK remains one of Ghana’s most important trade and investment partners, supported by strong commercial ties, a vibrant diaspora and shared democratic values. The Ghana-UK Investment Summit in June 2026 will bring together government leaders, investors, development partners and the Ghanaian diaspora to explore opportunities, build partnerships and drive investment into priority sectors.
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.
After two successful editions of the summit, KPMG Private Enterprise Africa is pleased to host the third edition of its transformative and trend-setting summit. This year, the spotlight shifts, to be held in May 2026, aims to provide delegates with an immersive and forward-thinking experience, fostering a platform for diverse stakeholders to delve into discussions where the audience will shape the conversation.
The largest annual gathering of Africa’s private sector will take place on 14 and 15 May 2026 in Kigali. For its 13th edition, the Africa CEO Forum will bring together more than 2,500 leading decision-makers from the private and public sectors, around a shared objective: shaping the continent’s new economic priorities and accelerating Africa’s transformation.
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.
Join the 22nd Annual AVCA Conference & VC Summit for a transformative experience, filled with thoughtfully curated insights, high-impact networking and opportunities to engage with the ideas shaping the continent’s investment landscape. Under the theme Break The Mold: Reshaping the Future of African Private Capital, this year’s agenda explores the next wave of transformation shaping Africa’s investment landscape.
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.
KIICO is Kenya’s flagship investment conference, fostering global partnerships and opportunities to do business in Kenya. The three-day Conference, will feature three flagship events: the Kenya International Investment Conference (KIICO) 2026 on 25th March 2026, the 2nd COMESA Investment Forum on 26th March 2026, and the Africa Green Industrialization Initiative (AGII) Forum on 27th March 2026.
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.