AfBC Africa Investment Summit 2026, London

Driving Africa’s Prosperity - Sustainable Investment, Strategic and Impact Financing for Inclusive Growth

Africa’s economy continues to strengthen, with the World Bank projecting Sub-Saharan Africa to reach a 4.0% GDP growth rate in 2026. This momentum is fuelled by rapid developments across key sectors such as agriculture, technology, finance, energy, mobility, mining, creative industries, and services. As regional integration deepens and modernisation accelerates, the continent is undergoing a transformative shift with the potential to redefine its position in the global economy.

The African Business Chamber (AfBC) invites you to the AfBC Africa Investment Summit 2026 in London - a premier platform to gain strategic insights from distinguished speakers and engage in high-level discussions on unlocking Africa’s economic potential. Connect with a diverse community of business leaders, investors, entrepreneurs, policymakers, and professionals committed to driving sustainable growth across the continent.

Date: Wednesday, 18 March 2026
Location: Institute of Directors (IoD), 116 Pall Mall, London SW1Y 5ED, United Kingdom
Theme: Driving Africa’s Prosperity - Sustainable Investment, Strategic and Impact Financing for Inclusive Growth

Join us for a day of thought-provoking dialogue exploring the landscape of impact investing, emerging opportunities, sustainable finance, and high-growth sectors primed for investment. Gain practical guidance on establishing and scaling businesses in African markets, and learn strategies for building effective local partnerships that support long-term development and resilience.

The summit will bring together business executives, government representatives, diaspora communities, academics, and global stakeholders to highlight and advance the vast investment opportunities emerging across Africa. Be part of a gathering designed to inform, inspire, and empower the next wave of Africa-focused investment and innovation.

KEY THEMES & TOPICS

• Reimagining and Strengthening UK–Africa Economic Relations in a VUCA and Competitive Global Economy: Trade Policies, Strategies, Bilateral EPAs, DCTS, and AfCFTA Frameworks.
• Advancing trade, investment, strategic collaborations, resilient supply chains, and financing transitions for sustainable growth.
• Investing in Africa’s Future and Trading in the Next Frontier: Unlocking High-Growth Markets, Emerging Sectors, and Promising Regional Investment Opportunities.
• Unlocking trade, impact investment, and market access opportunities while de-risking investments across priority African markets.
• Unlocking Investment, M&A, and Financing Opportunities in Africa’s Financial Ecosystem, Infrastructure, and Capital-Intensive Industries: Harnessing Sustainable Finance and Blended Capital for High-Impact Growth.
• Mobilising climate and development finance to drive financial inclusion, infrastructure, digital & TMT, agribusiness, industrialisation, and healthcare.Expanding access, liquidity, and resilience across regional financial ecosystems.
• Investing in Africa’s High-Impact Sectors for Inclusive Growth: From Early-Stage Startups and Innovations to Sustainable Sectors, Renewables, Tech, Agribusiness, and SMEs.
• Accelerating capital deployment in sustainable energy, renewables, critical minerals, and mining sectors. Supporting startups, early-stage SMEs, and transformative technologies for scalable impact.Enhancing trade facilitation and financing through DCTS and AfCFTA mechanisms.

THE AGENDA

08:00 – 09:00 | Registration & Welcome Coffee

09:00 – 09:30 | Welcome

09:30 – 10:30 | Keynote and High Level Discussion Session

10:30 – 11:00 | Networking Coffee Break

11:30 – 12:30 | Panel Discussion 1

12:30 – 13:30 | Networking Lunch

13:30 – 14:30 | Panel Discussion 2

14:30 – 15:00 | Networking Coffee Break

15:00 – 16:00 | Panel Discussion 3

16:00 – 16:30 | Closing Keynote & Remarks

16:30 – 17:00 | Networking

WHY ATTEND?

Participants will have the opportunity to:

1. Access High-Impact, Investment-Ready Opportunities
Discover bankable projects and high-growth opportunities across Africa’s key sectors, including infrastructure, energy transition, agribusiness, technology, manufacturing, and SMEs. The Summit connects investors directly with credible project sponsors, entrepreneurs, and deal pipelines aligned with sustainable and impact-driven growth.

2. Engage with Senior Decision-Makers and Market Leaders
Connect with policymakers, development finance institutions, fund managers, corporate leaders, and regulators shaping Africa’s investment and trade landscape. Gain firsthand insights into policy reforms, incentives, and regulatory frameworks that improve investor confidence and ease market entry.

3. Navigate Risk and Unlock Value in a Changing Global Economy
In an increasingly volatile, uncertain, complex, and competitive global environment, the Summit provides practical strategies to de-risk investments, structure blended finance, and build resilient cross-border partnerships. Learn how to align returns with sustainability, ESG, and long-term value creation.

4. Strengthen Africa–UK and Global Investment Partnerships
Position your organisation at the centre of Africa–UK and global investment dialogue. The Summit fosters meaningful collaboration between public and private sectors, enabling trade expansion, capital mobilisation, and strategic partnerships across African markets.

5. Gain Actionable Insights, Not Just Conversations
Move beyond theory with real-world case studies, sector spotlights, and investment showcases. Sessions are designed to deliver practical takeaways, financing models, and partnership pathways that participants can apply immediately.

6. Build Strategic Networks That Deliver Results
Benefit from curated networking, deal rooms, and B2B/B2G engagements that facilitate direct connections with investors, project developers, and business leaders. The Summit is structured to support relationship-building that leads to transactions, not just exchanges of business cards.

7. Align with Africa’s Sustainable and Inclusive Growth Agenda
Be part of a platform driving capital toward inclusive growth, job creation, climate resilience, and innovation. Attending demonstrates your commitment to responsible investment and long-term impact across African economies.

SPEAKERS

Her Excellency Macenje Mazoka - High Commissioner of the Republic of Zambia

Ben Ainsley - Deputy Trade Commissioner – Africa, UK Department for Business and Trade

Myra Tabor – Founder & CEO, Cognis Capital and Chair, mytalu Zambia

Matthew Anderson – Chairman, Mauritanian British Business Council & Chairman, Francophone British Business Council

Dana Kupova – Head of Inclusive Finance, Gender and Economic Inclusion at European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD)

Dr Herta von Stiegel - Founder & CEO, Ariya Capital Group

Stella Okuzu FRSA - Interim Director & CEO, Royal African Society

Jihane Hakimi - Blended Finance Manager, Financial Institutions DP, EBRD

Abiola Dabiri - Vice President, Legal and Corporate Secretariat at Africa Finance Corporation (AFC)

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KEY STAKEHOLDERS & PARTICIPANTS

Key Stakeholders & Participants

• UK and African Governments representatives of finance, trade, business and investment
• International investors, development banks, and impact funds
• CEOs, CFOs, and senior executives from corporates with African operations
• Entrepreneurs, SMEs, professionals and innovators seeking investment
• Multilateral organisations, NGOs, businesses and development partners

SPONSORSHIP

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