Upcoming Events
View our full events programme for 2024 here.
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.
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.
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.
Kenya has had several years of success in facilitating private sector engagement in infrastructure initiatives, with regulatory bodies such as the Public-Private Partnership Directorate (PPPD) playing a crucial role in streamlining processes and ensuring transparency in PPP projects. Our panel will explore further strategies to bridge the gap between the public and private sector and unlock a wealth of opportunities for mutual growth and advancement, driving Kenya towards a more prosperous future.
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.
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.
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.
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.