Main Conference Day 1
Doors open at 7:30am.
To register, please contact Munazzah Siddique at
How are tariffs, US foreign policy shifts, and aid cuts reshaping Africa’s investment landscape? Could Africa’s limited entanglement with US economic cycles be a hidden blessing, positioning the continent to benefit from global power shifts and supply chain realignments? How are inflation, currency and interest rate trends shaping investment decisions and portfolio strategies across African markets? What do experts predict for the coming year?
Which asset classes remain dominant in allocation plans and which ones are gaining more attention? Trump 2.0 one year on: reflections, concerns and hopes for Africa. What lessons can regional and global GPs learn from each other to strengthen the African private capital ecosystem? Which emerging sectors are poised for the biggest growth and investor interest on the continent in the next year?
What hands-on strategies are truly moving the needle in African portfolio companies and how do investors avoid surface-level support? How are funds using digitisation, tech enablement and even AI to build resilience and returns in today's macroeconomic environment? What role should GPs play in helping founders prepare for exits early? Beyond capital: what does impactful technical assistance really look like, and how can it evolve to match local business realities?
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How do priorities differ between DFIs, FoFs, family offices and pension funds today and how can GPs tailor their approach to each? What risk mitigation strategies, return structures and alignment models are helping attract new LPs to African markets? How are international LPs influencing local fund manager behaviours and strategies? Do LPs view pan-African strategies as stronger propositions than single-country or regional funds?
How can investors structure resilient risk management systems upfront, especially in resource-constrained environments, to avoid costly corrections later? With FX volatility and devaluations, is the market stabilising, or are we seeing signs of government interference? What’s the smart way forward? How can fund managers and LPs overcome global investor hesitations around Africa’s macro risks and shift the narrative from fragility to long-term opportunity?
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How are African fund managers navigating cautious LPs and fluctuating deal flow? Is the continent ready to forge its own VC identity? How can GPs and LPs collaborate on pricing, down rounds and exit timing, especially in ‘hot’ sectors that are now cooling fast? What does consolidation over acceleration mean for African VC?
How can investors unlock the true potential of digital inclusion in rural Africa to create meaningful access and opportunities for underserved entrepreneurs and communities? What strategies can fintech unicorns adopt to ensure long-term survival? How can VCs balance backing proven consumer solutions while also nurturing emerging high-tech innovations to unlock new growth opportunities?
How can AI-powered tools revolutionise investment decision-making and operational efficiency in African private capital, especially amid limited data availability? What exciting opportunities does AI adoption unlock for Africa and how is the continent poised to overcome infrastructure and talent challenges to drive transformative growth? How should investors balance AI’s promise of value creation with concerns around job displacement and the energy demands of scaling AI solutions on the continent?
LPs discuss:
- What’s driving your allocation to African private capital today?
- How are you approaching manager selection in a fragmented market?
- Co-investment appetite: when, where, how?
- Key challenges: FX, exit environment, governance, impact metrics.
- What would make you scale your African exposure further?
Open to pre-registered development financial institutions, endowments, foundations, insurance companies, pension funds, single family offices and sovereign wealth funds, subject to qualification.
Qualifying LPs, to register, please contact Krystal Onu at krystal.onu@informa.com
Breaking the glass ceiling or just cracking it? How can private capital investors overcome entrenched cultural biases and structural barriers to meaningfully increase women’s leadership and fund management roles across Africa? Beyond tokenism: in what ways can gender lens investing deliver both impact and returns? Mentorship, money and momentum: in an industry still dominated by men, how can tailored mentorship, networking, and capital allocation strategies accelerate the growth and success of women-led funds across the continent?
In this discussion, explore how faith-based values and ethical principles shape investment decisions, business strategy, and long-term impact across Africa. From debt aversion to employee care, hear how religious beliefs guide capital allocation, build resilient businesses, and foster purpose-driven leadership in the private capital landscape.
Talking points:
- How do faith-driven investors approach risk, debt, and growth differently?
- Real-world examples of how spiritual values influence treatment of employees, community investment, and business stewardship.
- What role do faith and ethics play in attracting capital, forming partnerships, and building trust across diverse investor bases?