AfBC Africa Business Conference 2026, London

Powering Africa Sustainable Growth & Resilience - Technologies, Green Trade, Supply Chains, Financing, Investment, ESG & Industrialisation

Powering Africa’s Sustainable Growth & Resilience reflects the urgent need to accelerate economic transformation while building systems that are competitive, inclusive, and future-ready. As Africa responds to global uncertainty, climate imperatives, and shifting capital flows, sustainable growth depends on targeted investment in technology, green trade, resilient supply chains, industrialisation, and ESG-aligned financing.

Join us at the Annual AfBC Africa Business Conference and Awards 2026 for an in-depth examination of the current economic growth, trade and investment opportunities, strategies, frameworks and sustainable best practices shaping Africa’s next phase of growth. The conference will explore how responsible capital can be mobilised, innovation scaled, and cross-border collaboration strengthened to unlock long-term value, mitigate risk, and deliver measurable economic and social impact—positioning Africa as a resilient engine of global growth.

Date: 28 May 2026
Location: London

Theme: Powering Africa’s Sustainable Growth & Resilience — Technologies, Green Trade, Supply Chains, Financing, Investment, ESG & Industrialisation

Africa is poised for transformative growth, and the AfBC Annual Africa Business Conference & Awards 2026 is your gateway to understanding and shaping this journey. Under the theme Powering Africa’s Sustainable Growth & Resilience, the conference highlights the urgent need for competitive, inclusive, and future-ready systems that respond to global uncertainty, climate imperatives, and evolving capital flows. From technology and green trade to resilient supply chains, industrialisation, and ESG-aligned financing, Africa’s next phase of growth depends on bold, targeted action.

Over two days in London, participants will explore strategies, frameworks, and best practices that unlock long-term value while mitigating risk. Through keynote addresses, expert panels, and interactive discussions, the conference will showcase how responsible capital can be mobilised, innovation scaled, and cross-border collaboration strengthened to deliver measurable economic and social impact—positioning Africa as a resilient engine of global growth.

This executive-focused programme offers strategic insights into transformative market trends, investment opportunities, impact financing, and practical approaches to navigating cross-border trade and regulatory complexity. Attendees will gain actionable knowledge on how technologies, green trade, resilient supply chains, and industrialisation are driving Africa’s sustainable growth.

As the flagship event of the African Business Chamber (AfBC), this conference is a premier platform for dialogue, collaboration, and partnership. Join leaders from finance, industry, policy, and entrepreneurship to engage with influential speakers, participate in high-impact discussions, and connect with a global network of investors, business leaders, and innovators shaping Africa’s economic future.

Be part of the conversation shaping Africa’s economic future. Engage with influential speakers, participate in high-impact discussions, and connect with a global network of investors, business leaders, professionals, and entrepreneurs.

The Programme

Day 1

09:00 - 17:00 Africa Business Conference 2026

18:00 - 21:00 Networking

Day 2

10:00 - 13:00 International Trade and Investor B2B Networking & Matchmaking Forum

18:00 - 23:00 AfBC African Business Awards

Discussion Topics and Focused Areas

• Accelerating Sustainable and Inclusive Regional Integration: Driving Africa’s next growth wave through AfCFTA implementation, regional trade blocs, intra-African value chains, and global partnerships within evolving geopolitical dynamics.
• Foreign Direct Investment & Capital Flows: FDI trends and emerging hotspots, investor confidence and risk environments, private equity and venture capital, and strategic investment partnerships.
• Unlocking Trade and Investment Opportunities for Sustianble Growth: Opening markets, mobilising capital, scaling opportunities across Africa, and advancing market access through trade agreements.
• SME Growth, Competitiveness & Cross-Border Trade: Empowering African SMEs to compete, trade, and succeed globally.
• Industrialisation & Value Chain Resilience: Building stronger African industries and future-ready intra-African value chains.
• Capital & Financial Market Development: Deepening capital markets to unlock long-term growth, macroeconomic policy coordination, debt and fiscal discipline, currency stability, and the role of DFIs, blended finance, and trade finance.
• Infrastructure, Energy & Logistics: Financing the foundations for growth through infrastructure, energy and power investments, and efficient transport and logistics corridors.
• Digital Transformation & the Digital Economy: Advancing digitisation, technology, digital trade, innovation ecosystems, and inclusive digital growth.
• Unlocking The Informal Economy & Private Sector Development: Transitioning from informality to impact by formalising growth and strengthening enterprise.
• High-Growth Investment Sectors: Opportunities across agribusiness and food systems, healthcare and education, fintech and financial inclusion, renewables, mobility, retail, manufacturing, FMCG, and creative industries.
• Sustainable Mining & Mineral Resources: Unlocking Africa’s mineral wealth through responsible and sustainable mining.
• Sustainability, Circular Economy & ESG: Advancing green growth, renewable energy, climate-smart trade and investment policies, and embedding ESG and circularity into Africa’s economic future.
• Driving Smart Development and Investment in Africa: Accelerating Africa’s Tomorrow, Smart Solutions, Driving Change, Navigating the Future of Development
• Harnessing the Economic Potential of the Diaspora: Remittances and Direct Investment (DDI)

Speakers

H.E. Veiccoh K. Nghiwete - The High Commissioner, Republic of Namibia to the UK

Rita Mahfoudi - Business Climate Director at MICEPP - Ministry of Investment, Convergence and Evaluation of Public Policies, Morocco

Serigne Mansour Gaye - President of the UK Senegal Business Council /Senegal UK Chamber of Commerce

Ololade Adesanya - Managing Director, Global Head of Asset Management and Insurance Audit at HSBC

Registration

Limited spaces available

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AfBC Business Awards

The African Business Chamber (AfBC) is delighted to invite you to attend The Annual African Business Awards and Dinner 2026

Date: Friday, 29 May 2026

Time: 18:00 - 23:00

Location: London

This distinguished event will bring together +500 business leaders, government officials, investors, entrepreneurs, diasporas, experts, policymakers, academics, and professionals from around the globe to honor African excellence, professionalism, and business achievements. The evening will highlight exceptional leaders and trailblazing entrepreneurs.

Join us for an unforgettable evening of celebration, networking, and connection with like-minded individuals, including officials, investors, business leaders, and entrepreneurs.

Find more, nominate and register to attend

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