Can you have one without the other? How can fund managers and investors in Africa be more intentional in their sustainability strategies from the very beginning? One man’s greenwashing is another man’s ESG: who gets to decide?

How can ESG and impact be measured quantitatively and qualitatively in the African context? Doing yourself justice: how can fund managers capture and articulate progress in an effective and authentic way to satisfy LP demands? What are some of the wider challenges to meeting and monitoring the SDG impact standards in Africa? How granular do fund managers need to get when data is limited?

How can fund managers and investors in Africa apply airtight governance across the fund lifecycle? How to differentiate between different shades of green. To what extent is the ‘G’ in ESG the foundation of the ‘E’ and the ‘S’? Guidelines to identifying subtle greenwashing in its earliest form.

Let talk become action. Discuss questions, brainstorm ideas, identify problems, make decisions and develop solutions. Led by diversity champions, this workshop will address different forms of diversity and inclusion, cultural adaptability, unconscious bias, and out of the box development strategies specific to the African continent.

Run under the Chatham House Rule. Open to all.

Limited capacity, first come first served.

For LP registrations please contact Adrianna Moskal at adrianna.moskal@informa.com

For GP and Service provider registrations please contact Munazzah Alloo at munazzah.alloo@informa.com

How does one measure social impact? Job creation, public security and supporting small businesses – how to make capital go further while making a difference where it matters. Exploring real life examples of successful social innovation – what worked well and what didn’t? Evaluating Agenda 2063: The Africa We Want.

How can PE and governments in Africa constructively work together to achieve the provision of affordable and equitable healthcare and insurance across the continent? A focus on women’s health – how can investors make a valuable difference? Addressing the taboo of mental illness in Africa: which investments will support productivity, wellbeing and economic prosperity on the continent? Exploring the opportunities in diagnostics and advanced health technology as a transformative tool for recovery.

Climate change is expensive, but so is fighting it – how can African countries beat the costs and plug the gaps? Investor guidelines: in what ways can the private sector get involved in climate financing? How are data deficits and existing policy frameworks creating barriers to sustainable investment?

Evaluating the benefits of the Africa Carbon Markets Initiative. How can different African countries utilise their abundant natural resources to unlock economic value? How to get the right price for carbon trading on global credit markets. Partnerships and dialogue: in what ways can public and private markets keep the conversation going and work together to invest in bankable projects that generate carbon credits, accelerating sustainability on the continent?

Two environmental lens specialists and two social impact specialists will tell their stories of trial and success on the African continent. What did they do? How did they do it? And what rocks did they stumble over along the way?

Does renewable energy benefit or threaten the conservation of biodiversity? In what ways is the renewable ball in Africa’s court? What are the more complex challenges facing Africa’s energy sector transition and how can investors begin to address them? Exploring today’s clean investment trends – what renewable sources is Africa most excited about?

Closed door debate

Are impact and profit mutually exclusive? Hear opposing perspectives, take part and discover where you stand.

20 mins debate followed by 5 mins Q&A

Run under the Chatham House Rule. Open to all.

For LP registrations please contact Adrianna Moskal at adrianna.moskal@informa.com

For GP and Service provider registrations please contact Munazzah Alloo at munazzah.alloo@informa.com

Hosted by Adenia

16:50: Adenia welcome address by Stéphane Bacquaert, Managing Partner, Adenia

How can LPs and GPs promote industrialisation on the continent? Why are there not enough players in the African infrastructure universe? Could India’s development model apply to Africa? In what ways can international investors empower African regions rather than extract from them?

What can be done to mobilise more debt funding into the DFI balance sheet? How to navigate the FX risks that come with debt financing in African infrastructure? What geopolitical factors are contributing to the financing gaps? How are PPPs powering growth on the continent?

In what ways is African infrastructure threatened by the impact of climate change, and how can private investors get a headstart in the battle? How can battery storage contribute to Africa’s green transition efforts? Green hydrogen: the Holy Grail?

Groundbreaking projects: a series of firms tell the story of how they cracked the infrastructure space in Africa. What have the returns been like? What have the toughest bits been? And what promising changes are on the horizon?

12 mins presentations followed by Q&A

What investment opportunity shines through Africa’s mines? Navigating the regulatory space – an honest analysis of the institutionalisation challenges in the mining industry and how to address them. Which of the continent’s natural resources can be harnessed for economic transformation and which geos will benefit most? In what ways have commodity price increases benefited Africa and what infrastructure development can drive growth even further?

How are infrastructure investors and partners working to tackle water insecurity in Africa in innovative ways? From waste to energy: what needs to be done to enhance waste conversion projects on the continent? Exploring recent WtE and waste management developments in Africa. How is investment in safety and wellbeing incorporated into risk management frameworks most effectively?

How can investors capitalise on the digital opportunity in Africa and support regional populations in participating globally? Telecom towers, data centres, fibre and mobile penetration: which sector has the upper hand in today’s digital world? How to build resilience in an age of increasing cyber threats. Could adoption and 5G: what’s next for the future of digital infrastructure in Africa?

Pecha Kucha Presentations

Three inspirational tech startup founders will paint a picture of their experiences in Africa.

Presenting 20 images for 20 seconds each.

Followed by 5 mins Q&A

What do valuations and current VC investment sentiment look like in Africa? How to bring the buzz back in touch macro climates. Which models and structures will be most profitable, specifically within the African ecosystem, and win more funds? Why is e-commerce struggling?

Are there too many models offering the same services and how can businesses drive more consolidation? Integrating multi-purpose platforms – what different services can one fintech business offer to improve efficiency? Which models are creating more inclusive environments for small businesses and underbanked regions? Why has insurtech not really taken off?

What are the most current, exciting trends and opportunities in the educational technology world in Africa? How to navigate the scalability challenges facing education investors.Exploring new partnership possibilities to connect employers with their pipeline.

What does a VC exit look like in Africa? Which is the most exited sector by deal count and why? Why are IPO numbers declining?

Hosted by Adenia

16:50: Adenia welcome address by Stéphane Bacquaert, Managing Partner, Adenia

Closed door discussion

Who really benefits from the ‘E’ in ESG if Africa only makes up a minor percentage of global carbon emissions? Evaluating the complications of dictating environmental standards on nations in their earlier stages of development, and ignoring the case for energy affordability. Back to the roots: where does the focus truly need to lie?

Run under the Chatham House Rule. Open to all.

For LP registrations please contact Adrianna Moskal at adrianna.moskal@informa.com

For GP and Service provider registrations please contact Munazzah Alloo at munazzah.alloo@informa.com