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 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.

Africa’s energy mix has been relatively constant for the last 30 years and despite successful renewable energy projects, the overall scale of renewables in Africa remains small. Join us as our speakers delve into innovative strategies and collaborative approaches to mitigate investment risks in renewable energy projects across the continent.  

As the trend of rapid urbanisation accelerates across the African continent, demand for real estate to serve diverse needs ranging from housing, commercial and retail, infrastructure and hospitality is on the rise. Join us as our speakers explore short and long-term opportunities in terms of financing, risk management and best practice to deliver seamless projects across the continent.

The African continent is experiencing an upsurge in industrial activity across various sectors like processed food and automobile manufacturing. In partnership with ARISE IIP, we are hosting a breakfast roundtable to explore Africa's opportunity to become a major player in global manufacturing exports.

Africa is widely regarded for its agility and rapid adoption of fintech as a key driver of both scale and access to bolster economic growth. However, the perception of volatility and uncertainty often overshadows the wealth of opportunity in the sector. This session will explore strategies to address challenges in regard to cross border payments, repatriation challenges, reliability, access and scale.

The global economy finds itself at a crossroads as we face a polycrisis. Each crisis can exacerbate others, creating a feedback loop that makes addressing any single issue more difficult. Join us a experts discuss how Africa can weather this complex set of challenges, given the already existing issues faced on the continent can give rise to a number of opportunities.

In this session, our speakers will discuss practical strategies and best practices to leverage Islamic finance for sustainable growth and financial inclusion. Join us as we explore the transformative potential of Islamic finance in Africa's economic landscape.

Together with Casablanca Finance City, Africa Finance Corporation, McKinsey and Capital Club Dubai, we invite you to explore Morocco’s transformative impact and it’s role in unlocking business opportunities in Africa. 

Investment in the African data centre market is on the rise, with major players like Equinix, Amazon Web Services, and NTT Global Data Centers making significant investments. But insufficient infrastructure investment has long stymied development across the continent. Join us as our experts assess how the financing gap can be plugged, and how national grids can be strenghtened to support the growing demand, among other important topics.

In this webinar, our experts will explore the vast potential, uncover practical applications, and discuss the future trajectory of these technologies in reshaping the economic landscape of the African continent. Don't miss this opportunity to gain valuable insights into the transformative power of blockchain and DeFi for sustainable growth and financial empowerment in Africa.

The investment landscape in Lusophone countries is encouraging, with international investors increasingly showing a willingness to support pivotal projects. This growing confidence within the investment community bodes well for the energy transition and overall economic development in these strategic markets.

2023 was a big year for UAE-Africa commercial ties, highlighted perhaps most notably by Abu Dhabi’s promise to pour $4.5 billion into clean energy projects across the continent at the inaugural Africa Climate Summit. In this session, speakers will forecast UAE-Africa investment trends in 2024 and beyond.

In 2024, Africa is set to be the second-fastest growing major region, with most countries experiencing accelerated economic growth compared to 2023. East Africa, led by Ethiopia, Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, and Rwanda, is poised to be at the forefront, contributing to Africa's real GDP increase from 2.6% in 2023 to 3.2%.