
The Africa Debate
Under the theme, ‘Harnessing Natural Capital for Growth’, The Africa Debate 2025 will bring together policymakers, investors, and industry leaders to explore how the continent can leverage its natural capital to build competitive industries, scale advanced manufacturing, and strengthen regional supply chains. Discussions will focus on the role of infrastructure, investment, and policy to unlock Africa’s industrial potential and drive long-term, climate-positive growth.

Celebrating Women's Month
In celebration of Women’s Day, Invest Africa, in collaboration with Aon, will host an exclusive breakfast event to honour and spotlight the remarkable contributions of women leaders driving progress across industries.

Building the Future: Sustainable Infrastructure in Africa
As the world increasingly looks to Africa for growth and innovation, the continent is positioning itself as a leader in sustainable development and urban transformation. Join us to shape Africa’s urban transformation. Connect with industry leaders, policymakers, and innovators as we explore solutions to drive sustainable growth, redefine infrastructure, and build a future that serves as a model for the world.

Invest Africa Spotlight: Unlocking Africa’s Agribusiness Potential
Agriculture supports over 60% of Africa’s population, yet the continent spends $35 billion annually on food imports. With 60% of the world’s uncultivated arable land, Africa has vast agribusiness potential. This event will explore scalable, sustainable solutions to unlock investment, empower smallholder farmers, and transform Africa’s food systems through innovation, finance, and cross-sector collaboration.

The Africa Debate - Dubai
Following the success of the inaugural The Africa Debate – Dubai 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.

Beyond the Hype: Tackling AI Challenges in Africa
In partnership with Eversheds Sutherland, 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.

Digital Finance: The Next Wave
Digital finance is transforming Africa’s economy, expanding access for individuals, businesses, and governments. Platforms like M-Pesa and MTN Mobile Money are bridging gaps, but challenges remain—cybersecurity, infrastructure, regulation, and financial literacy. This event will delve into digital finance’s impact on Africa’s future and the opportunities ahead.

London Summer Reception
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.

Igniting MSME Growth in Africa
MSMEs are key drivers of Africa’s economy but face major barriers to accessing finance. This side event will explore practical, innovative solutions to bridge the financing gap and better support MSMEs, particularly those in underserved areas. By highlighting successful models and fostering dialogue, the event aims to help build a more inclusive financial ecosystem that enables MSMEs to thrive and contribute to sustainable growth.

Strengthening Africa’s Financial Infrastructure for Sustainable Growth
Bringing together senior leaders from the banking and financial services sectors, along with key policymakers, this event will foster collaboration on shaping Africa’s evolving payment ecosystem.

Unlocking East Africa's Manufacturing Potential: Innovation, Sustainability, Trade, and AfCFTA
This event will bring together key stakeholders—including industry leaders, investors, financial institutions, and trade experts—to explore the critical levers for unlocking Kenya’s manufacturing potential. Discussions will focus on innovation to enhance productivity, sustainability as a driver for long-term industry resilience, and the impact of regional trade integration under AfCFTA.

Unlocking Investment in Tanzania’s Minerals Value Chain
Join the British High Commission Dar es Salaam, Growth Gateway, and Manufacturing Africa for an exclusive London roundtable spotlighting investment opportunities in Tanzania’s strategic minerals sector. Featuring insights from the Tanzanian Government and latest research, this event event will explore prospects from exploration to manufacturing, supporting value addition and the clean energy transition.

Driving Sustainable Investment: Unlocking UAE-Africa Potential
The UAE-Africa Investment Corridor is transforming global trade, with the UAE investing over $60 billion across Africa. From infrastructure to clean energy, strategic investments are bridging Africa’s $150 billion infrastructure gap. In partnership with Addleshaw Goddard, we will be exploring how this dynamic partnership is unlocking opportunities and driving sustainable economic growth.

Africa CEO Forum
Join Africa’s top business leaders at the Africa CEO Forum on 12–13 May 2025 in Abidjan — the continent’s largest annual private sector gathering. This bold and action-oriented summit will unite public and private sector leaders to shape a unified African approach for resilient growth and economic transformation.

Zimbabwe Digital Week 2025
Join the Zimbabwe Digital Week 2025, the premier event dedicated to driving Zimbabwe digital transformation. This groundbreaking event will bring together industry leaders, policymakers, innovators, and entrepreneurs to explore the latest trends shaping the digital economy.

Invest in Dakhla: Unlocking Green Growth, Connecting Continents
Set against the backdrop of Dakhla’s strategic location and modern infrastructure, this conference will explore how renewable energy can drive sustainable growth across Africa. With a focus on green policies, investment opportunities, and successful case studies, the event aims to catalyse partnerships and projects that position Dakhla as a model for renewable innovation — and as a vital bridge connecting African energy potential with European markets.

21st Annual AVCA Conference & VC Summit
The Annual AVCA Conference and VC Summit is the largest global gathering focused on African private capital, attracting investors managing over US$1.5trn in assets. This year’s event will explore bold strategies to unlock Africa’s growth, uniting global investors, policymakers, and business leaders for solution-driven dialogue on the future of private investment across the continent.

Exclusive Roundtable with Nigeria's Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment
In partnership with Zenith Bank, Invest Africa is delighted to be hosting an exclusive high-level roundtable and reception featuring the HonourableMinister of Industry, Trade, & Investment for Nigeria, Dr. Jumoke Oduwole. this event will provide a platform to explore investment opportunities and strengthen the London-Lagos investment corridor.

West Africa Investment Gateway: Unlocking Opportunities with Lagos Free Zone
In partnership with Lagos Free Zone, we are hosting a high-level discussion convening top investors and business leaders to examine how LFZ is driving industrialisation and export-led growth. Through dynamic discussions and expert insights, we will explore the Zone’s vast opportunities, strategic advantages, and the role it plays in shaping Nigeria’s economic future.

FLUIDITY 2025
FLUIDITY 2025 is a two-day event designed to encourage regional expansion, business development, joint ventures, investment, and trade flows between the regions. Join visionary leaders, investors and innovators as they explore transformative ideas and share their experiences of shaping the future of technology and infrastructure in GCC and Africa.

Briefing: Navigating U.S. - Africa Relations in Trump's Second Term
Join our webinar as experts from policy, business, and diplomacy assess the Trump administration’s early moves and their impact on Africa’s investment climate. Will the U.S. take a strategic, long-term approach or keep Africa a secondary priority? What can investors expect in trade policy, financing, and geopolitics? Don't miss this in-depth discussion on U.S.-Africa relations, opportunities, and risks ahead.

Djibouti Forum 2025
Bringing together African experts and global influential dealmakers, this programme offers unparalleled access to thought leadership and high-impact networking. With over $2 trillion in assets under management represented, the agenda has been carefully crafted to deliver real insights and unlock opportunities.

Powering Progress: Investing in Africa’s Renewable Energy Future
Join us as our distinguished panel of speakers address challenges such as financing gaps, regulatory hurdles, and infrastructure weaknesses, while highlighting innovative solutions like green bonds, public-private partnerships, and cutting-edge technology.

AI for Africa: Building the Foundations for Impact and Innovation
Dive into the ethical considerations of AI, emphasising responsible governance and transparency, and highlight the importance of building robust AI ecosystems through skills development, research, and collaboration.

Mining Series 2025
Invest Africa will host its 12th annual Mining Series in Cape Town from 3-5 February 2025. Our exclusive programme of events will include high-level business meetings, panel discussions and receptions – all dedicated to identifying and examining investment opportunities across the continent in the mining sector.

Navigating Digital Risk in West Africa: Strategies for Resilience, Payments, and Innovation
In partnerships with Control Risks, this webinar will bring together industry leaders, cybersecurity experts, digital payments professionals, and policy makers to explore how organizations across West Africa can protect their digital assets, secure payments infrastructure, and build resilience in an interconnected digital environment.

Regional Outlook Webinar Series - East Africa
Join us for our 2025 East Africa Regional Outlook webinar as our panel of experts examine the region’s political, legal and economic outlook for the year ahead.

UAE New Year Reception
Invest Africa is pleased to invite our members to our New Year Reception to kick off 2025. Join us on 22 of January in Dubai for a relaxed evening of networking as we begin the new year.

Regional Outlook Webinar Series - North Africa
Join us for our 2025 North Africa Regional Outlook webinar as our panel of experts examine the region’s political, legal and economic outlook for the year ahead.

Regional Outlook Webinar Series - West Africa
Join us for our 2025 West Africa Regional Outlook webinar as our panel of experts examine the region’s political, legal and economic outlook for the year ahead.

Regional Outlook Webinar Series - Southern Africa
Join us for our 2025 Southern Africa Regional Outlook webinar as our panel of experts examine the region’s political, legal and economic outlook for the year ahead.

Kenya End of Year Reception
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.

Morocco Investor Mission
Strategically located at the crossroads of Africa, Europe, and the Middle East, Morocco offers abundant infrastructure, ICT, and renewable energy opportunities. This Investor Mission aims to connect delegates with opportunities and key stakeholders in Morocco to drive sustainable investment in a rapidly evolving market.

South Africa End of Year Reception
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.

London End of Year Reception
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.

RiskMap – Explore Pan-African Business Risks with Control Risks
Join Invest Africa and Control Risks’ webinar to explore the complex landscape of Pan-African business risks. RiskMap is the leading annual forecast of business risks, compiled by Control Risks experts worldwide. With risk ratings and in-depth analysis, RiskMap is your essential guide to mitigating risk and seizing opportunity in the year ahead.