This private senior executive roundtable will examine the evolving geopolitical, industrial and investment dynamics shaping critical minerals supply chains and Africa’s growing strategic role within them. The discussion will focus on supply chain diversification and resilience; Africa’s evolving resource governance and industrialisation agenda; cooperation across mining, energy and advanced technology sectors; and practical pathways for value addition, investment mobilisation and long-term strategic partnerships across the continent.

This private senior executive roundtable will examine the evolving geopolitical, industrial and investment dynamics shaping critical minerals supply chains and Africa’s growing strategic role within them. The discussion will focus on supply chain diversification and resilience; Africa’s evolving resource governance and industrialisation agenda; cooperation across mining, energy and advanced technology sectors; and practical pathways for value addition, investment mobilisation and long-term strategic partnerships across the continent.

Hosted on the margins of The Africa Debate, the UK–Africa Policy Roundtable will convene senior policymakers, industry leaders and investors for a high-level discussion on the future of UK–Africa engagement. Against a backdrop of evolving UK–Africa relations, the roundtable will explore opportunities to leverage private sector expertise across key sectors including financial services, professional services, education, fintech, healthcare and agribusiness to drive stronger partnerships and investment flows.