Africa CEO Forum 2026

About This Event

The Africa CEO Forum Annual Summit is Africa’s largest private sector event, bringing together over 2,800 business leaders, investors, and policymakers from Africa and around the world. Hosted in Kigali, this two-day summit features high-level conferences, strategic debates, and powerful networking opportunities dedicated to highlighting the driving role of the private sector in the continent’s development.

About the Forum

As the largest international meeting of the African private sector, the Africa CEO Forum convenes senior executives, public decision-makers, financiers, and top industry stakeholders across sectors. The summit focuses on emerging investment opportunities, forward-looking partnerships, and strategies that guide sustainable growth and inclusive economic transformation.

Who Attends

CEOs from leading corporations across Africa and beyond
Investors seeking high-potential opportunities
Government representatives and policymakers
Women leaders driving innovation and inclusion
International partners and global business decision makers

Why Participate

Gain insights into the most promising investment projects shaping Africa
Engage with public decision-makers on public private partnerships (PPPs)
Adapt business strategies to evolving economic and geopolitical trends
Build privileged connections with continental and global leaders

Community Leadership

The forum brings together prominent leaders in business and finance including:

Amir Ben Yahmed – CEO, Jeune Afrique Media Group
Makhtar Diop – Managing Director, IFC
Jeremy Awori – Group CEO, Ecobank
Philippe Labonne – President, Africa Global Logistics
Clare Akamanzi – CEO, NBA Africa
Aigboje Aig-Imoukhuede – Access Holdings
Tonny Bao – Vice President, Huawei
Soren Toft – CEO, MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company
Samaila Zubairu – President & CEO, Africa Finance Corporation
Zouera Youssoufou – CEO, Dangote Foundation

Event Highlights

High-level plenary sessions and debates
Strategic bilateral and multilateral meetings
Insights on investment, innovation, and public policy
Expansive networking with leaders from 90+ countries

Join the Africa CEO Forum Annual Summit in Kigali and be part of the conversation shaping the future of Africas private sector and global partnerships.

Contact

Register: register@theafricaceoforum.com
Sponsorship: partners@theafricaceoforum.com
Press: press@theafricaceoforum.com

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Event Details

Date & Time

In 3 months

Location

Kigali Convention Centre

Format

Conference

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Important Logistics & FAQs

The Africa CEO Forum Annual Summit is the largest private sector conference in Africa, uniting business leaders, investors, and policymakers to promote investment, innovation, and economic growth.

The summit is hosted annually in Kigali, Rwanda. The latest edition brought together participants at the Kigali Convention Centre.

Participants include CEOs, investors, government officials, policymakers, industry leaders, women leaders, and representatives from international organisations.

Attending offers insights into investment opportunities, privileged connections with public and private sector leaders, and perspectives on economic and geopolitical trends shaping Africa.

Expect high level conferences, debates, strategic meetings, networking sessions, and discussions on private sector development and public private partnerships.

You can register by sending an email to register@theafricaceoforum.com.

Yes. Organisations interested in sponsorship can contact partners@theafricaceoforum.com for sponsorship opportunities.

Yes. Media professionals can contact press@theafricaceoforum.com for press accreditation and inquiries.

Our Valued Partners

Co-Organizers

International Finance Corporation