The Royal African Society Benefit Gala, with the theme “Honouring the Legacy, Shaping the Future the Power of the Narrative”, will spotlight the work of the Royal African Society through our unique mandate, highlighting and celebrating organisations and individuals in Africa and the UK, across a variety of carefully selected and future-focused themes.

The Royal African Society is proud to host its Annual Lecture this November and have a exciting programme ahead including having Professor. Benedict Oramah, President & Chairman of the Board of Directors at the African Export-Import Bank at this year lecture.

The speakers will discuss key challenges in Africa's infrastructure development, including financing gaps, political instability, and corruption, while exploring innovative financing and governance reforms, and the adoption of digital technologies to improve efficiency.

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.

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.

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.

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 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.