Main Conference Day 1Wednesday, 2 December 2026

From conflict and elections to tariffs and energy shocks, how are geopolitical forces and macroeconomic consequences most likely to reshape Africa’s investment landscape in the coming year? How could Africa emerge as a strategic beneficiary? How can investors prepare for the ripple effects on inflation, currencies, supply chains and capital allocation? What must happen to convert disruption into long-term competitive advantage?

Reflecting on the past twelve months, what has changed most in Africa’s investment landscape, what surprises have emerged, and what will define the next year? Why choose Africa today? Which geographies, sectors and themes are emerging as the strongest and most resilient conviction plays for LPs and GPs, and what is driving those decisions? How can African markets move beyond the ‘aid narrative’ and position themselves as long-term investment and manufacturing partners?

How should GPs tailor portfolio support strategies across businesses with very different management capabilities, operational maturity and scaling needs? What are the top three pitfalls fund managers should avoid when trying to drive value creation post-investment? What separates portfolio companies that successfully scale from those that struggle to move beyond early growth? As geopolitical and energy pressures intensify, what practical steps can investors and portfolio companies take to build more resilient operating models?

Where are LP expectations evolving fastest? What gives LPs confidence that a portfolio or strategy can withstand external shocks? How can GPs keep LPs genuinely engaged between fundraises? How can LPs and GPs better align on reporting expectations in ways that improve transparency and accountability without creating operational burden?

Africa’s private markets are being shaped by a new generation of leaders, those building with conviction, unlocking opportunity where others see complexity, and creating long-term value across some of the world’s most dynamic economies.

This inspiring session will explore the mindset, ambition and leadership required to build resilient businesses, scalable investment platforms and lasting partnerships across the continent. From spotting opportunity early and backing bold ideas, to leading through growth and transformation, the conversation will examine what it takes to shape the next chapter of African private capital.

Designed for LPs, GPs and industry leaders alike, this session will offer powerful insights on vision, leadership and the long-term potential of investing across Africa.

As global investors rethink risk, resilience and long-term portfolio construction, African private markets are increasingly challenging outdated assumptions around volatility, governance and investability.

This highly interactive workshop will bring together LPs, GPs, and other industry though leaders to explore how investors are practically building more resilient private capital strategies across the continent, from FX structuring and geopolitical preparedness to governance evolution, cybersecurity and AI-era risk management.

Through candid discussion and practical examples, participants will explore:

• How investors are structuring around FX exposure, local currency risk and geopolitical volatility
• What “best practice governance” looks like in an AI-enabled investment environment
• How regulation, transparency and investor trust can strengthen long-term capital formation across African markets
• How the industry can challenge outdated perceptions and build greater confidence in African private markets

Designed as a practical, discussion-led session, the workshop will encourage peer exchange, challenge conventional thinking and explore what resilient investing in Africa should look like over the next decade.

Is the biggest climate investment opportunity in Africa decarbonisation, or adaptation to existing climate realities? Beyond climate, which social and economic impact themes are becoming most material to investment performance across African markets? How are LPs really thinking about sustainability investment today? Sharing success stories, lessons learned and top tips from investors and businesses embedding sustainability and impact into value creation strategies across the continent.

Who will control Africa’s healthcare data economy, and why does that matter for investors? If governments remain the largest healthcare counterparties but fiscal pressure continues to rise, how should private capital rethink healthcare business models? Beyond traditional healthcare delivery, in what ways are wellness, longevity and preventative care become one of Africa’s most commercially attractive consumer growth sectors?

Why does so much of Africa’s top entrepreneurial talent still scale offshore? What can be done to develop, retain and deploy the talent needed to remain competitive in the next phase of growth? Exploring the most unique strategies to leverage Africa’s human capital advantage for value creation and scalable business growth.

What makes Africa uniquely positioned to become one of the world’s most exciting long-term growth markets for sports investment? Exploring the biggest opportunities on the continent from media rights and infrastructure to fitness, tourism, merchandising and fan monetisation. As women’s sports gain commercial momentum globally, how can African markets position themselves early in the growth cycle?

From the perspective of founders and CEOs themselves, what do the best investor-company partnerships look like in practice? Where have investors added the most meaningful value in helping businesses scale successfully across African markets? How are founders on the continent preparing for growth and exits?