2025 Overview
The Africa Debate 2025 programme will explore how Africa can leverage its natural capital to build competitive industries, scale advanced manufacturing, and strengthen regional supply chains. Discussions will focus on the role of infrastructure, investment, and policy in unlocking Africa’s industrial potential and driving long-term, climate-positive growth.
Key Themes for 2025
Africa’s Role in Global Supply Chains
Digitalising Natural Capital
Mobilising Capital for Natural Resources
Industrialisation and Energy
2025 Programme Summary
08:30 Registration & Networking
09:30 Opening Remarks
09:45 Keynote Address: African Head of State
10:00 Debate: Unlocking Africa’s Value in Global Supply Chains
10:45 Break
11:15 Spotlight: UK-Africa Relations
11:45 Debate: Blended Finance – The Catalyst for Africa’s Industrial Future?
12:30 Fireside Chat: Fixing Africa’s Debt Trap – Are New Financing Models the Answer?
13:00 Lunch
14:00 Spotlight: Investing in Africa’s Innovation Economy
14:15 Debate: Can Africa’s Infrastructure Keep Up with its Natural Capital Potential?
15:00 Country Spotlight
15:30 Break
16:00 Debate: Digitalising Natural Capital – How Tech is Transforming Africa’s Resource Economy
16:45 Fireside Chat: Captains of Industry – Leading Africa’s Next Growth Chapter
17:15 Closing Remarks
17:30 Reception
