Redefining Partnership: Who gets access - and on what terms

The senior forum for investors, policymakers and corporate leaders shaping how capital, policy and partnerships move, across Africa.

Africa is no longer being positioned within the global economy.

It is actively defining how it engages - and who it engages with.

Africa now holds structural leverage across the systems driving global growth:

Critical minerals powering the energy transition
Energy capacity shaping future supply and security
The world’s fastest-growing workforce and consumer market
A continent-scale market unlocking new trade and production dynamics

At the same time, global conditions are shifting:

Trade is fragmenting
Capital is becoming more selective
Geopolitical instability is reshaping energy markets, trade routes and investment decisions
Supply chains are being redrawn

This is playing out across energy, infrastructure, technology, mining, agriculture and beyond.

The result:

Africa has options.
Africa has leverage.
And Africa has choice.

The question is no longer what the world needs from Africa - but who gets access, and on what terms.

This shift is already underway.

And it is being shaped - in real time - by the people in this room.

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Key questions driving the agenda

What does meaningful partnership with Africa actually look like now - and who is setting the terms?
Why does capital still struggle to flow at scale - and what is changing in how it is deployed?
How is global instability reshaping trade, investment and supply chains?
What does it take to build value chains in Africa - not just extract from it?
Where are the real constraints - and opportunities - in energy, infrastructure and growth?
Which financing models are actually unlocking capital at scale?
What will determine Africa’s competitiveness in the next digital and AI-driven economy?
How are capital flows shifting - and who gets access as a result?

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Who this event is for

This is a senior, curated forum designed for decision-makers operating at the highest level across capital, policy and business. Join over 800+ delegates including:

Investors deploying capital at scale - private equity, sovereign wealth, DFIs, commercial banks
Senior government and policymakers shaping economic strategy and regulation
Corporate leaders, service providers and advisors building long-term positions across energy, infrastructure, technology, mining, agriculture and logistics
Commercial banks and DFIs

Step inside the room: A look at The Africa Debate 2025

Who attended in 2025

The Africa Debate brought together an exclusive network of 800+ investors, policymakers, and corporate leaders from government agencies, commercial banks, private equity funds, sovereign wealth funds, and top companies across energy, oil & gas, technology, infrastructure, mining, agriculture, logistics, and beyond.

What participants experienced:

Engaged directly with the key players and businesses shaping Africa’s investment landscape.
Gained cutting-edge insights into the future of business and investment across the continent.
Connected with high-level delegates and influential speakers.
Shared expertise, perspectives, and experiences with investors and industry pioneers.

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Why this room matters

This is where you come to get close to what’s really happening in Africa - and to the people shaping it.

You won’t get this level of insight - or the nuance behind it - from reports.

And you won’t get this level of access anywhere else.

In this room:

Investment priorities are debated before capital is deployed
Partnerships are shaped before they are announced
Market assumptions are challenged by those operating inside them
Connections are formed that accelerate deals, partnerships and market entry - and extend well beyond the room

You’ll hear directly from those shaping Africa’s investment landscape - and get a clear view of where capital is moving, and what’s actually driving those decisions.

You will leave with:

A clear view of how shifting geopolitics, trade and capital flows are reshaping how Africa engages globally - and what that means for how you operate
Insight into how and where capital is actually being deployed
A sharper understanding of where value is being created - and retained - across key sectors
High-level connections with senior policymakers, investors and operators

If you’re already making moves in this market - or about to - this is where you need to be.

Because the cost of misunderstanding how this market is shifting is no longer theoretical.
It shows up in missed access, slower deals, and weaker positioning.

This isn’t about staying informed - it’s about staying positioned.

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