What does the current growth environment mean for infrastructure investors in Africa? Operation, construction, completion – how can LPs and GPs minimise project specific risks? What are the specific environmental and social factors to really consider when investing in this space? How can infrastructure deal flow be accelerated on the fastest growing continent?

Whose role is it to fill in the blanks? Has infrastructure financing from China come to a standstill and, if so, what are the alternatives? Exploring the role of DFIs in debt financing and mobilising international investment in infrastructure.

In what ways has investing in warehousing solutions led to optimised supply chains? How are investors responding to currency risk and liquidation difficulties in the real estate market? Sustainability as a value driver – which technology tools are being utilised to ensure properties are energy-efficient? Spotlight on student accommodation – what are the most exciting developments?

How can circular economy principles be employed in construction, mining and production industries to deliver services cost-effectively, while creating employment and reducing waste? What are the DFIs doing to support the cycle? Progress is not always linear – presenting the lessons learned and the next steps for LPs and GPs.

What makes a successful public-private partnership in Africa? What mechanisms are governments putting into place to determine infrastructure growth and what more needs to be addressed? In what ways can risk be allocated appropriately to entice private sector contribution towards infrastructure development? Exploring how to align the processes of raising institutional funding with public sector procurement.

What are the implications of rapid urbanisation on transport and logistics demands in Africa? What can LPs, GPs, and government bodies do to tame supply chain bottlenecks and smooth out the bumpy EV road? What new business models can be incorporated to manage e-commerce and last-mile delivery? How is drone technology being used to leapfrog the infrastructure challenges? What investment trends are shaping port infrastructure on the continent?

A healthy appetite: in what ways are investment and environmental sustainability crossing paths in Africa? Where are the strongest climate-resilient projects and are there enough to back? Water, trees, and basic needs – sharing examples of some of the most successful green infrastructure models on the continent.

Identifying the golden opportunities in healthcare, education, sanitation, and public housing infrastructure. Is regulation helping or hindering development in these spaces? Exploring the long-term ripple effect of social infrastructure investment in both urban and rural areas.

Navigating the access and regulatory barriers in the Africa energy space. Fuel for thought: in what ways can renewables including green hydrogen, wind, solar, and nuclear energy be incorporated into the investment portfolio? Exploring power generation, transmission, distribution, and storage – what are the key steps to building an effective pipeline?

Why is infrastructure so hard to get right? How can trust and transparency be enhanced to improve the chances of project success? What governance methods are paving the path for future crisis response and a resilient recovery?

What’s hot and what’s not in the African digital infrastructure realm? How are new players including telecom operators filling the digital services financing gap on the continent? If transforming infrastructure requires strong technology, and enhancing tech needs strong infrastructure, how can LPs and GPs overcome this chicken or egg dilemma?

How accelerating Africa’s production can fix disrupted supply chains and boost economic recovery and employment. Where are the most profitable manufacturing hotspots in the food space? Nourishing the roots – leveraging Africa’s rich natural resources to enhance domestic growth.

Sustainability success strategies: how are African investors sharpening their ESG strategies in a way that makes sense on the continent? Lessons and results – with Africa as the home of COP27, what clean investment opportunities does this bring for domestic and global market players? How are African regulatory bodies stepping in to drive impact investing across the region? Does ‘not investing in unsustainable’ equate a sustainable investment?

What are the implications of ESG on exits and valuations? How do you quantify IRR from ESG activity? How is ESG being incorporated into the investment decision making process in a way that enhances business performance and maturity, and management strength? In an era of conflict and soaring energy prices, how are businesses looking to go green to battle the consequences?

How is green finance changing the sustainability landscape in Africa? How are banks collaborating with DFIs in supporting greenhouse gas reduction? What makes a loan green? What tools for understanding and assessing climate risk can be integrated to encourage the demand for green finance on the continent?

Safety comes first – how are investors making sure their wellbeing strategy is a priority? The African context: addressing the immediate concerns including poverty, employment, and human rights – how are funds actively supporting the developments? Is the social impact element too difficult to quantify, and how are LPs and GPs tackling this?

What are the best practices when it comes to corporate governance in Africa and how is it incorporated into risk management? Credibility is key – how are African GPs attracting new waves of capital by refining their governance methods? A guide to driving returns, shareholder protection, and information transparency while navigating diverse regulatory systems and traditions?

Showcasing the success stories of new generation, climate-efficient businesses. Featuring the must-have apps and digital platforms to invest in for climate protection and balancing energy consumption. What roadblocks are VCs in Africa currently facing and how can the barriers be opened? How can the VCs build a strong local investor ecosystem to draw in global capital and push forward clean technology?

Whose place is it to define what is or isn’t an impact investment? It’s not always black and white (or green) – how do firms see through and steer clear from greenwashing? Transitioning from an LP-led to a GP-led response. In a context where impact investing is not always equated to high returns, how can LPs and GPs get on the same page and align goals?

Exploring the 2X Challenge, board governance, and HR decision making – where is the real action? How are LPs and GPs addressing the critical need for diversity of thought? Phenomenal female voices – changing the narrative and powering the African economy. Breaking down the artificial entry barriers from portfolio company to the fund manager level – a guide to creating new boxes, not just ticking them.

When it comes to ESG and impact investing, are LPs and GPs speaking the same language? How can quantifying, reporting, and benchmarking be standardised simply and appropriately to align with the growth on the continent? Exploring regulation, safeguarding measures and successful sustainable initiatives across different regions in Africa. What are the operational implications of ESG monitoring and how can due diligence be made easier and cost-effective in limited time and resource environments?

How are LPs assisting GPs in balancing risk and return? What factors are causing the most reluctance amongst investors? Leaning away from the tick-box approach – how are concrete ESG methods creating better returns? Does reducing ESG risk simply mean shifting risk elsewhere?

How can both the public and private sector work together to boost environmental, social and governance growth on the continent? Is the PE industry simply leaving ESG and impact to the DFIs, and how can more leadership and innovation be incorporated into the ecosystem? Examples of successful partnerships and their influence on sustainability in Africa.

Is ESG proving to be more a burden than a blessing and, if so, what is needed to lighten it? There’s more to this than meets the eye. Bridging the disconnect between Africa and the Western powers – why is becoming coal independent in Africa less straightforward than other regions? Where is ESG and impact on the priority list for different LPs and GPs?

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Open to all.

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