This roundtable, part of an FCDO-commissioned study, aims to enhance trade and investment between the UK and SACUM (Southern African Customs Union and Mozambique). Policymakers, experts, and business leaders will discuss the SACUM-UK EPA’s practical implications and explore ways to maximize its benefits.
After a decade of hosting London's leading Africa-focused investment forum in London, we are delighted to launch The Africa Debate - UAE in partnership with the UAE Ministry of Economy, taking place in Dubai on 31 October 2024.
Discover how macro trends are impacting African business, economics and investment decisions at the 11th annual Africa Summit. The prestigious event which features the President of Liberia as a keynote speaker is where African C-suites and governments meet international investors for deal-making, debates and to advance sustainable growth for the continent.
Invest Africa in partnership with British International Investment (BII), will be hosting a half-day forum centred around the key strategic impact objective of BII – Inclusive Development. The forum will include two sessions covering digital inclusion and spatial & financial inclusion.
In partnership with Bretton Woods Committee, we are hosting an exclusive roundtable discussion, held on the sidelines of the 2024 Annual Meetings of the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank Group, focusing on advancing the harmonisation of payment systems in West and Central Africa.
In partnership with Nedbank, join us in Johannesburg as our experts discuss innovative strategies to overcome the challenges facing Africa’s infrastructure sector, highlighting improved governance and transparency, regional cooperation, capacity building, leveraging technology, and securing sustainable financing mechanisms.
To explore opportunities for enhancing bilateral trade and investment between the UK and Rwanda, Invest Africa, in collaboration with the High Commission of Rwanda UK, the British High Commission in Kigali, the Rwanda Development Board (RDB), and the National Agricultural Export Development Board (NAEB) of Rwanda, is hosting the “Taste of Rwanda” event.
In partnership with S-RM, this event aims to catalyse collaborative action and collective impact in gearing organisations towards greater productivity, resilience, and innovation. Our speakers will explore actionable solutions and pave the way for a more prosperous and sustainable financial future for Africa.
2024 marks 30 years of AOW: Investing in African Energy! Our milestone 30th anniversary will celebrate our community and legacy of excellence.
Join us in Nairobi as our speakers discuss the exploration and maximisation of trade and investment opportunities in Africa, fostering sustainable economic growth, and driving inclusive development.
As we approach the annual climate talks this November, this session will evaluate Africa's progress towards net-zero and climate resilience. Speakers will review the continent’s current climate outlook and discuss key agenda items for COP29 in Azerbaijan.
Control Risks and Oxford Economics Africa are pleased to launch the ninth edition of the Africa Risk-Reward Index. To mark the launch of this year's report, Control Risks is hosting their to our London breakfast briefing on Tuesday 1st of October.
Africa's GDP is projected to grow sevenfold by 2050, making it the world’s fifth-largest economic region. With a 2024 GDP of USD 3 trillion and a population of 1.5 billion, this summit will address key challenges and opportunities, including investment in natural resources, renewable energy, agriculture, and digital transformation.
This online working session will provide a unique platform for interested parties to know more about Invest Africa’s mission to Morocco, as well as directly connect with our Mission partners, the Moroccan Embassy, the Morocco Investment Promotion Agency (AMDIE) and the UK Department for Business and Trade (DBT).
In collaboration with Baker McKenzie, join us in London on 19 September as our experts discuss strategies to overcome the challenges facing the continent’s energy sector, focusing on policy regulation, navigating the risk landscape, and methods to attract increased investment in the clean energy sector.
Africa’s race to net zero presents numerous opportunities. By investing in renewable energy projects, supporting sustainable agricultural practices, and backing green technologies, stakeholders can drive both economic growth and environmental stewardship. In partnership with PwC, join us as our experts discuss migitagting climate change, while simulatenously fostering reslience and sutainable development.
In partnership with Portland Communications, join us in Nairobi as our panel of experts will dissect emerging trends, the exciting terrain of neobanks, decentralized finance (DeFi), and innovative lending solutions that are set to empower businesses and consumers alike.
As part of our Payments Exchange collaboration with Crown Agents Bank, this 45-minute webinar will explore how the flotation of the Birr is expected to reshape the trade and investment landscape, influence foreign exchange dynamics, and affect inflation rates.
In partnership with Boston Consulting Group, Invest Africa invites you to join us for our annual summer reception. The evening provides an opportunity to bring together our members for a relaxed evening of networking.
The Africa Debate 2024 will bring together leaders from across the continent to discuss and debate Africa’s role in a changing global order, the continent’s partnerships with emerging, reemerging, and established powers, and how investors can navigate this changing landscape.
In partnership with the Embassy of the Kingdom of Morocco in the United Kingdom, we invite you to join us at a special Morocco Investment Forum on 5th June as part of The Africa Debate Programme.
In partnership with S-RM, we are hosting a strategic breakfast roundtable on the sidelines of the AfDB Annual Meetings, providing a unique opportunity for investors to get together and share relevant experiences to unlock greater capital allocation to sustainable opportunities across Africa.
On 23rd February 2024, Kenya was added to the Financial Action Task Force (“FATF”) grey list. The impacts of grey listing on a country can be numerous and far-reaching. Our panellists will explore these issues from a local and cross-border perspective, discussing and debating the possible impacts of grey listing across banking, trade and foreign direct investment.
Africa is set to become the fastest growing fintech region in the world, however there are still many challenges to overcome, with the current regulatory landscape acting as a major obstacle to digital payments in Africa. Join us as our speakers discuss the opportunities of increased cross-border fintech collaboration, as well as strategies to overcome challenges in the digital financial services landscape.
The Africa CEO Forum is the continent’s premier gathering, uniting Africa's top executives, global investors, and government leaders annually. This year’s flagship event will host more than 2,000 public and private sector decision-makers, including over 900 CEOs.
The South African General Election of 2024 marks a significant moment in the country's democratic journey. This event is crucial for determining the leadership and direction of South Africa for the next five years. Join us for this crucial onversation on the outlook for the upcoming 2024 South African National election.
By 2030, it is estimated that climate change could lead to a 20% decline in agricultural productivity in Africa, exacerbating existing issues such as gender inequality and child malnutrition, among others. This session will look into the appetite for investment in infrastructure, innovation and sustainable farming practices and what more can be done to tackle the issue.
Africa faces its own set of challengesin the move away from fossil fuels, caught in a balancing act between prioritising strategies for clean energy and leveraging its natural resources including oil and gas. Join us as speakers unpack how business as usual in 2024 will shift to accommodate the sweeping changes needed to accommodate the continent’s future energy requirements.
Africa boasts abundant renewable energy resources such as solar, wind, hydro, and geothermal, offering vast potential for clean energy generation. Despite the many challenges in Africa’s renewables sector, the potential cannot be understated. Join us as our experts assess what stakeholders need to collaborate and develop supportive policies, improve access to finance, build technical capacity, and promote innovation in renewable energy technologies and business models.
The 2024 Annual AVCA Conference marks AVCA’s 20th year of convening the private capital ecosystem across various cities in Africa. With the theme of Embracing Change: Shaping the Next Era of Africa’s Prosperity, the Conference & the VC Summit are set to explore the evolving nature of the private capital ecosystem and envision what the next two decades of private capital in Africa could look like.
