Unlocking Opportunities for Regional and Global Growth

This year's programme offers a comprehensive dive into high-impact investment areas, emphasizing domestic financing mobilisation DFM and DFIs as critical drivers for sustainable growth in Africa. With a focus on Public-Private Partnerships as catalysts for bankable projects, the programme will explore vital sectors including ports and logistics, energy, technology and digitisation, financial markets, and hospitality.

Sectors of Interest

PPPs
Finance and Investment
Energy
Connectivity, Data Centres and Digitalisation
Tourism and Hospitality
Logistics
Special Economic Zones
PPPs
Finance and Investment
Energy
Connectivity, Data Centres + Digitalisation
Tourism and Hospitality
Logistics
Special Economic Zones

Day 0 - Masterclass & Welcome and Cocktail Reception

Sunday, April 6th 2025

Timetable

1400-1700

Masterclass:

Regulation, Negotiation & Execution: Accelerating project delivery & managing different regulatory environments

1830-2030

Welcome Cocktail & Networking

Day 1 - Advancing Strategic Partnerships, Dealmaking & Investable Opportunities

Monday, April 7th 2025

Timetable

0900-1030

Plenary Hall

Welcome & Framing Remarks

Presidential Keynote Address (to be confirmed)

Fireside Chat

1030-1130

Morning Refreshments/Press Conference

1130-1300

Plenary Hall
  • Opening: Macroeconomic Lens with a view on future megatrends
  • Panel Discussion -Public Meets Private: Forging Alliances for a Prosperous Future

1300-1430

Lunch Break including Institutional Investor & SWF Luncheon (closed session)

1430-1530

Special Session: PPP Roundtable [Lessons Learned & PPPs as Drivers of Bankable Projects]

Session: Urban Development, Tourism and Hospitality as Drivers for Economic Development

Session: Energy Mix in Africa with a Spotlight on New Energy Sources

1530-1600

Afternoon Refreshments

1600-1700

Plenary Hall

Plenary Session: Investing in Africa - De-risking Investments & Identifying High-growth Sectors

1700-1730

Wrap up of the day

1900-2200

Cultural Dinner

Day 2 - Accelerating Investment into Key Strategic Sectors

Tuesday, April 8th 2025

Timetable

0700-0845

B2B Breakfasts (self-organised)

0900-1030

Special Guest Speaker Keynote

Leveraging Geopolitical Shifts and Dynamics

High Level Panel: Developing New Trade Corridors

1030-1130

Morning Refreshments & Networking

1130-1300

Special Session: DFIs Roundtable [Domestic Resource Mobilization]

Session: Digital Transformation of Africa - Unlocking Investment Opportunities

Session: Ports and Logistics and their Role in Driving Global Trade and Economic Integration

1300-1430

Lunch Break

1430-1630

Bilateral Meetings

1500-1700

Site Visits