Summit DayTuesday, 2 December 2025

What new types of infrastructure funds are emerging across Africa, and how are regulatory changes shaping capital allocation trends both continentally and globally? How are infrastructure funds being domiciled and structured, and what investor preferences are driving these decisions? With Africa’s massive capital needs and limited pools available, how are investors tackling smaller ticket sizes and market-specific challenges to scale infrastructure investment effectively?

How are models like blended finance and local currency guarantees proving effective? What can we learn from recent successful financing deals? In what ways can DFIs, insurers and export credit agencies collaborate to attract commercial private capital at scale?

Mission 300: what role can private markets play in scaling this initiative? Are pushbacks from the U.S. creating new opportunity corridors? How can the continent leverage carbon markets and offset projects to create new revenue streams for investors?

This workshop explores the key opportunities and challenges facing private capital in African infrastructure.

With a rapidly growing population demanding housing, transport, power, and water, the need for sustainable infrastructure investment has never been greater.

We will discuss critical risks including climate impact, the asset-heavy nature of infrastructure despite digital demands, and regional challenges in markets like South Africa, Nigeria and beyond.

The session will also cover the risk premium in African infrastructure, the role of private sector offtake amid uncertain government support, and the mismatch between infrastructure capital supply and demand.

Attendees will gain practical insights into managing these risks to unlock investment and deliver essential services across the continent.

What do the LPs think of infrastructure as an investable asset class? With the continent’s vast infrastructure needs, how can collaborative efforts between local and international investors create scalable capital solutions for sustainable growth? How are LPs playing a role in the infrastructure space without compromising fiduciary duty?

How are social infrastructure projects being structured to effectively provide both sustainable financial returns and measurable social impact? How can investors scale water and sanitation projects in rural and underserved urban areas while ensuring affordability? What are the opportunities for the private sector to support the development of schools, universities and vocational training centres across the continent? What innovative partnerships and strategies are making healthcare infrastructure bankable and scalable?

What does the roadmap for shipping and trade infrastructure acceleration in Africa involve? As global shipping giants expand their land-based services, where are the untapped opportunities for businesses to invest in and scale critical port-adjacent infrastructure in Africa? How to overcome the unique risks and challenges tied to maritime infrastructure on the continent.

What are the key investment criteria and risk factors that private capital investors consider when funding the EV ecosystem in Africa – from electric scooters and cars to buses and charging infrastructure? How can scalable charging networks and shared manufacturing platforms reduce costs for investors and operators? Which transport corridors and projects in East Africa present the greatest investment opportunities today?

A deep dive into pioneering real estate investment case studies across Africa. Spotlighting how private capital is transforming the market through student accommodation and affordable housing models. What structures are proving bankable in African real estate today? How are investors driving impact through real estate investment? Hear stories of success and inspiration.

10 mins presentations followed by 5 mins Q&A

What are the biggest digital infrastructure trends and demands on the continent? What factors are driving evolution in this space and how can investors keep on top of changing consumer demand? How to navigate CapEx intensity, energy, and connectivity constraints to build profitable data centres. How can the continent leverage solar energy to fuel its digital infrastructure growth?

Which infrastructure sectors are most ready for PPP-led development today? How can PPP models be innovated to better attract and protect private capital investment in Africa’s complex infrastructure projects? What lessons have emerged from successful PPPs on the continent?