15th UK–Africa Business Summit 2025

🚨 Less Than Two Months to Go – Register Today!

The countdown is on to one of the most anticipated UK–Africa engagement events of the year!

Join over 500 senior leaders, investors, policymakers, entrepreneurs, and innovators for the 15th UK–Africa Business, Trade & Investment Summit 2025 – a high-level platform to explore strategic partnerships, unlock finance-ready investment opportunities, and shape Africa’s next decade of growth.

🎤 Featured Speakers Include:

A distinguished lineup of ministers, thought leaders, entrepreneurs, and institutional heads will speak at the summit, including:

• Hon. Matia Kasaija, Minister of Finance, Planning and Economic Development
• H.E. Mr Osman Koray Ertaş, Ambassador, Republic of Türkiye
• Lord Rami Ranger, Host of Grand Silver Service Gala Lunch at the UK Parliament
• Prof. Luis Franceschi, Assistant Secretary General, The Commonwealth
• Dr. Sudhir Ruparelia, Chairman, Ruparelia Group of Companies
• Hon. Ruth Nankabirwa, Minister of Energy and Mineral Development
• Lord Dolar Popat, Businessman and Conservative Life Peer in the House of Lords
• Karim Fatehi OBE, Chief Executive, London Chamber of Commerce and Industry
• Her Excellency Ms Racher Croney, High Commissioner for Grenada to the UK
• Her Excellency Nimisha Madhvani, High Commissioner of Uganda to the UK
• His Excellency Mr Biruk Mekonnen Demissie, Ethiopia Ambassador to the UK
• His Excellency Mr Ndolamb Ngokwey, Ambassador Extraordinary, DRC to the UK
• Rt. Hon. Rebecca Kadaga, 1st Deputy Prime Minister & Minister for E.Africa
• Richard Moir, Deputy Chair, International Trade Committee
• Lt Gen Peter Pearson CB CBE , Former NATO Deputy Commander
• Hon. Francis Mwebesa, Minister of Trade, Industry and Cooperatives
• Hon. Amos Lugoloobi, State Minister for Finance, Planning
• Prof. Augustus Nuwagaba, Deputy Governor, Central Bank of 🇺🇬.
• Dr. Monica Musenero, Minister of Science, Technology, and Innovation
• Dr. Graham Bright JP, Head of Compliance and Operations, Euro Exim Bank Ltd
• Dr. Alfred Okot Okidi, Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Water and Environment
• Hon. Francis Ecweru, Minister of State for Works and Transport
• General David Muhoozi, Minister of State for Internal Affairs
• Mr. Virendra Sharma, The Rt. Hon. Virendra Sharma, Former MP
• Prince Juuko Richard, Undersecretary, Ministry of Lands & Urban Development
• Julius Kakeeto, Managing Director, PostBank Uganda
• Ross McNally, Executive Chair, Hampshire Chamber of Commerce
• Sant Trilochan Darshan Das Ji, Honorary Main Guest
• Maj. Gen. Apollo Kasiita Gowa, Director, Citizenship and Immigration Control, 🇺🇬.
• Dr. Ilona Karpanos, International Trade and Economic Development Manager
• Badru Ntege, Founder/Director, NFT Consult Ltd
• Peter BenHur Nyeko, Managing Director, Mandulis Energy
• Dr. Ramathan Ggoobi, Permanent Secretary & Secretary to the Treasury
• Irene Mutyaba Kabiri, Corporate Banking Director, Absa Bank Uganda Ltd
• Dr. Christine Charity Mwebesa, Presidential Assistant for Economic Affairs
• Juliana Kagwa, Chief Executive Officer of the Uganda Tourism Board (UTB)

Visiting Private Sector Delegates

• Fabrice Mbang – Deputy MD, The Grand Inga Project (ADPI-RDC), DRC
• Arthur Kabondo Naiju – Managing Director, Prand Engineering Ltd, 🇺🇬.
• Catherine Kijjagulwe – A.Head of Markets, Absa Bank 🇺🇬.
• Marion Kyokunda – Director, Besmark Coffee Company Ltd, 🇺🇬.
• Cephas Kagyenda Birungyi – Managing Partner, Birungyi, Barata & Associates,
• Christopher Kafure – Managing Director, CK and Company Ltd, 🇺🇬.
• Kenneth Mwehong – Executive Director, HEPS
• Ibrahim Semaganda – Chief Executive Officer, Buildnet
• Jenny Balinda – Financial Controller, Native Power Co. Ltd, 🇺🇬.
• Dr Ivan Engoru – Partner, Engoru, Mutebi Advocates, 🇺🇬.
• Steven AINE KWESIGA, General Manager of Exquisite Solution BPO

...and many more influential voices from across Africa and the UK.

🤝 Supporting Organisations

This summit is organised in collaboration with:

• UK Department for Business & Trade
• UK Export Finance (UKEF)
• International Trade Centre (ITC)
• Governments of Kenya, Tanzania & Uganda
• The Commonwealth
• London Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI)
• International Trade Committee
• Greater Birmingham Chambers

Additional partners include the Uganda High Commission (UK), , , Cambridgeshire Chambers of Commerce, Hampshire Chamber of Commerce, Exim Bank Europe, India Overseas Trust (IOT), Post Bank Uganda, Absa Bank, regional UK chambers of commerce, and leading African trade and investment agencies.

Since its inception, the UK–Africa Summit has welcomed over 3,700 participants. The 2025 edition promises to be its most influential yet.

🌍 Explore Investment Opportunities Across:

• Oil & Gas
• Minerals & Mining
• Agriculture & Agri-Tech
• Infrastructure Development
• Manufacturing & Industrialisation
• Renewable Energy & Climate Solutions
• Tourism & Hospitality
• ICT, Fintech & Digital Transformation
• Banking & Financial Services

🌟 Why Attend?

Whether you're an investor looking for scalable opportunities or a policymaker seeking development partnerships, this summit offers a unique space to:

• Connect with leading decision-makers from the UK and across Africa
• Discover capital-ready projects in high-growth sectors
• Build cross-border public-private and B2B partnerships
• Gain actionable market insights from East, Southern, and West Africa
• Influence the future of UK–Africa economic collaboration

🤝 Who Will You Meet?

Meet and engage with a diverse network of influential stakeholders, including:

• Venture capitalists, private equity firms & investors
• CEOs, founders & African business leaders
• Infrastructure & project finance advisors
• Government ministers & trade commissioners
• DFIs & international funding agencies
• African diaspora entrepreneurs & SMEs
• Financial institutions & banking leaders
• Agribusiness & AgriTech innovators
• Legal & investment consultants
• Chambers of commerce, analysts & media

🏛️ Virtual Venue Tours

🔗 Gladstone Library (Main Summit Hall): http://bit.ly/3UwvijH

🔗 Reading & Writing Room (Exhibition Area): https://bit.ly/4faiiKc

🏨 Full Hotel Virtual Walkthrough: https://www.trekwireless.co.uk/royalhorseguards/

🗺️ Venue & Travel Guide

📍 Venue Address: The Royal Horseguards Hotel & One Whitehall Place
2 Whitehall Court, London SW1A 2EJ, United Kingdom

🚇 Nearest Underground Stations:

• Embankment Station (2 mins walk) | Charing Cross Station (4 mins walk)

✈️ From London Heathrow Airport:

• ~50 minutes via Heathrow Express + Underground
• Taxi/Uber available to Central London (approx. £60–£80)

🚗 Parking:

• Nearest NCP Car Park: Spring Gardens SW1A 2TS (7 min walk)
• Limited on-street parking nearby

🌆 Nearby Attractions

While attending the summit, you’ll be right in the heart of London. Within walking distance:

• 🎡 The London Eye – Just across the River Thames
• 🏛️ Houses of Parliament & Big Ben – 10-minute walk
• 🖼️ Trafalgar Square & National Gallery – 8 minutes away
• 🌳 Whitehall Gardens – Directly beside the hotel
• 🎭 West End Theatres – Nearby for evening shows
• ⛴️ River Thames Cruises – Departing from Embankment Pier

Click to download the summit programme and agenda:
https://ukafricabusinesssummit.uk/

• 💼 Bankable Projects: https://www.tanzaniainvest.com/ (Tanzania)
• 💼 Bankable Projects: https://investburundi.bi/ (Burundi)
• 💼 Bankable Projects: https://ebiz.go.ug/ (Uganda)
• 💼 Bankable Projects: https://investmentpromotion.go.ke/bankable (Kenya)
• 💼 Bankable Projects: https://rdb.rw/ (Rwanda)
• 💼 Bankable Projects: https://investburundi.bi/ (Burundi)

🏢 Exhibition & Sponsorship Opportunities

Align your brand with Africa’s premier investment summit.

📧 Contact: Bart Stern – bart.stern@africauksummit.uk
📄 Sponsorship Guide: Download PDF

📌 Key Links & Resources

• 🎟️ Register: Eventbrite
• 🎤 Apply to Speak: Call for Speakers
• 📘 2025 Brochure: View PDF
• 📄 2024 Report: Download
• 🖼️ View Photos: Gallery
• 🎥 Watch Videos: Watch Now
• 📋 Book a Stand: Sponsor/Exhibit
• 📝 VISA Letter (International Delegates): Request Here

We thank our 2024 sponsors and partners

🚨 ONE-DAY ONLY: Ugandan Passport & ID Services in London! 🇺🇬

📍 In London? Renew or apply for your Ugandan National ID or Passport on-site.

📅 Friday, 12 Sept 2025 | 🕙 From 10:00 AM

📍 River Room, Royal Horseguards Hotel & One Whitehall Place, London

🍵 Free refreshments | 🎟 Register: ugandauksummit.com | 🔐 Code: niraDCIC

🛂 Services:

✅ New & renewed IDs

✅ Passport applications

✅ NIN & dual citizenship

✅ Q&A with NIRA, DCIC & Internal Affairs

📌 Bring valid documents – first come, first served!

The World Book of Records sponsors a special gala lunch during the UK–Africa Summit on 13 Sept, hosted by Lord Rami Ranger at the House of Commons. Celebrating achievements in business, diplomacy, and philanthropy with Board Member Dada C. Jadeja.

• Event: Grand Silver Service Gala Lunch
• Date: Saturday, 13 September 2025
• Venue: Members’ Dining Room, House of Commons, UK Parliament, London SW1A 0AA
• Sponsor: The World Book of Records
• Host: Lord Rami Ranger (Baron of Mayfair)
• Coordinator: Dada Mahendrasinh C. Jadeja