About The Africa Debate
The Africa Debate is Invest Africa’s premier conference, bringing together the world’s most influential leaders to discuss and debate the continent’s trade and investment landscape, as well as its leadership position on the international stage.
For more than ten years, The Africa Debate has been a cornerstone event for Africa-focused investors and businesses, consistently attracting over 500 delegates at each edition. This flagship gathering offers unparalleled networking opportunities and deep insights into the latest trends and developments driving Africa’s economic future.
In addition to the main debates, Invest Africa carefully curates a vibrant programme of side events to enrich the experience. Highlights include:
Project Showcases
In collaboration with long-standing partners such as Afreximbank, these sessions highlight significant investment opportunities and projects across the continent.
Private Investor Roundtables
Exclusive discussions with heads of state and government, offering direct access to key decision-makers.
Unparalleled Networking
Numerous opportunities throughout the event to engage privately with leading investors and business leaders who are shaping Africa’s growth story.
Click here to lean more about upcoming editions in London and Dubai and contact us about speaking and partnership opportunities at pedro.besugo@investafrica.com
Watch highlights from our previous editions
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The conversations that we are having at The Africa Debate today are the conversations we at Afreximbank have been trying to push forward. The issue of using the capital under the ground to form the capital that is usable.”
Prof. Benedict Oramah, Former President & Chairman of the Board of Directors, Afreximbank
“The Africa Debate is a fantastic platform. From what I’ve seen today, the depth of engagement is rich, the quality of attendance is world class. More importantly, world class not only because you’re attracting people from Africa, but you are attracting participants in the Africa story.”
Dalu Ajene, Chief Executive Officer, Standard Chartered Nigeria
“These events are where the seeds are planted and where ideas for new innovative approaches to challenges and opportunities comes out of the coffee breaks and are inspired during the sessions.”
Mary Peschka, Regional Director for Eastern Africa, International Finance Corporation