Our events programme offers a platform for engaging discussions, industry insights, and meaningful connections with key players in the African market. Through a range of events, we facilitate conversations that highlight expertise, explore opportunities, and foster collaboration across sectors.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Invest Africa will host its 13th annual Mining Series in Cape Town from 9–11 February 2026, bringing together key stakeholders from across Africa’s mining value chain and the global investment community. Over three days, the programme will feature high-level business meetings, panel discussions, and exclusive networking receptions, creating a platform for meaningful dialogue and deal-making.
