UK-Africa Summit in partnership with 15th UGANDA-UK CONVENTION2025

🚨 Less A Month 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 and Economic Development
• H.E. Mr Osman Koray Ertaş, Ambassador, Republic of Türkiye
• Lord Rami, 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
• Serigne Mansour Gaye President, Senegal-UK Chamber of Commerce
• Hon. Ruth Nankabirwa, Minister of Energy and Mineral Development
• Lord Dolar Popat, Conservative Life Peer in the House of Lords
• Karim Fatehi OBE, CEO, London Chamber of Commerce and Industry
• Her Excellency Ms Racher Croney, High Commissioner for Grenada-UK
• Her Excellency Nimisha Madhvani, High Commissioner of Uganda to the UK
• His Excellency Mr Biruk Mekonnen Demissie, Ethiopia Ambassador-UK
• His Excellency Mr Ndolamb Ngokwey, Ambassador, 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
• Lars Peter Jensen, Country Manager, Colas Uganda
• 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, Euro Exim Bank Ltd
• Dr. Alfred Okot Okidi, PS, Ministry of Water and Environment
• General David Muhoozi, Minister of State for Internal Affairs
• Juliana Kagwa, Chief Executive Officer, Uganda Tourism Board
• Mr. Virendra Sharma, The Rt. Hon. Virendra Sharma, Former MP
• Prince Juuko Richard, Ministry of Lands & Urban Development
• Julius Kakeeto, Managing Director, PostBank Uganda
• Ross McNally, Executive Chair, Hampshire Chamber of Commerce
• Maj. Gen. Apollo Kasiita Gowa, Director, Citizenship and Immigration, 🇺🇬.
• Dr. Ilona Karpanos, Cambridgeshire Chambers of Commerce
• Peter BenHur Nyeko, Managing Director, Mandulis Energy
• Dr. Ramathan Ggoobi, Permanent Secretary & Secretary to the Treasury
• Irene Mutyaba Kabiri, Director, Absa Bank Uganda
• Dr. Christine Charity Mwebesa, Presidential Assistant for Economic Affairs
• Juliana Kagwa, Chief Executive Officer of the Uganda Tourism Board (UTB)
• Susan Nsibirwa, MD, Nation Media Group | monitor Publication
• Tokunboh Ishmael, Co-Founder and Managing Director of Alitheia Capital
• Alex Cole, Chair, GBCC Black Business Collective,TIN Ventures

• Fabrice Mbang – Deputy MD, The Grand Inga Project (ADPI-RDC), DRC

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

🤝 Who Will You Meet at the 15th Uganda-UK Business Convention?

The convention brings together a powerful network of decision-makers, influencers, and stakeholders shaping the future of trade, investment, and development between Uganda, East Africa, and the UK.

Attendees will include:

• 💼 Investors, entrepreneurs, venture capitalists & private equity firms
• 🏢 CEOs, founders, and senior executives across multiple industries
• 🏗️ Infrastructure financiers, advisors & engineering consultants
• 🌍 Development finance institutions (DFIs) & multilateral organisations
• 🧠 Project developers, economic strategists, and development experts
• 🏛️ Government ministers, policymakers & investment promotion authorities
• 🌱 Agriculture & Agri-business companies exploring export and tech-driven solutions
• 💳 Banks, financial institutions, and cross-border investment funds
• 📊 Market analysts, industry consultants & research specialists
• 🌐 Trade bodies, chambers of commerce, and business councils
• 🌎 East African professionals in the diaspora with capital, skills, and networks
• 📣 Media, PR, branding, and marketing firms driving visibility and advocacy
• 📈 Business development and sales professionals focused on B2B growth

🌍 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

🏛️ 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

🌆 Budget Hotels Near The Royal Horseguards Hotel, London

If you are attending an event at The Royal Horseguards Hotel & One Whitehall Place (2 Whitehall Court, London SW1A 2EJ), here are quality budget hotel options nearby, all under £100 per night:

hub by Premier Inn Westminster Abbey

Book via Premier Inn
From £71/night – 0.4 miles away

Premier Inn London Waterloo (Westminster Bridge)

Book via Premier Inn
From £71/night – 0.5 miles away

Travelodge London Covent Garden

Book via Travelodge
From £50/night – 0.8 miles away

Zedwell Piccadilly Circus

Book via Zedwell Hotels
From £71/night – 0.5 miles away

St Giles Hotel London

Book via St Giles Hotels
From £38/night (per person) – 0.9 miles away

Grange White Hall Hotel / Clarendon Hotel

Book via Grange Hotels
From £48/night – 0.9 miles away

Tips:

• Prices are subject to change based on travel dates and availability.
• For additional savings, check last-minute deals on apps like HotelTonight or on booking platforms such as Trivago or Booking.com.