AFRICA BUSINESS SUMMIT – THE AFRICA CEO LEADERSHIP, ENTREPRENEURSHIP & SUSTAINABILITY FORUM
MARCH 12-14, 2025 • NAIROBI, KENYA
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TAKING THE LEAP IN AFRICA THROUGH INSPIRATIONAL LEADERSHIP & DIGITALISATION – SUSTAINABLY
WHERE AFRICA'S BUSINESS LEADERS MEET TO NETWORK AND TAP INTO NEW BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES
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Welcome to the Africa Business Summit – The Africa CEO Leadership, Entrepreneurship & Sustainability Forum, the ground-breaking conference and exhibition that brings together the key decision makers across Africa and globally to define the future of strategic leadership, entrepreneurship, sustainability, and the transformation of Africa.
Join us in Nairobi, Kenya, where Africa’s business leaders will meet to network, and create new business opportunities. Be part of the change makers driving Africa’s growth and transformation.
The Summit will bring together more than 1,000 change makers from across Africa and globally, making this the most important gathering for top decision makers in Africa, and the source of inspiration and the transformation of Africa.
The key highlights at the Summit include premium conference sessions addressed by leaders from the private, public, non-profit and academic/research, the Africa Business Tech Expo Hall, daily themed networking nights and the Africa Business Awards Gala Dinner & Ceremony.
Don’t miss out on this opportunity to gain insights from experienced change makers and innovators and leave the Summit energized and ready to revolutionize your business.
Sign up now to ensure your spot at the Summit and embark on a journey of growth and success.
INCORPORATING:
The Africa Business Summit incorporates the following:
1000
100+
SPEAKERS & PANELISTS
50+
SPONSORS & EXHIBITORS
3
DAYS OF NETWORKING & FUN
SIGN UP TO ATTEND THE SUMMIT - LEAVE WITH EXECUTABLE IDEAS FROM INSPIRATIONAL LEADERS & CHANGE MAKERS
Are your ready for a transformational shift in your business and personal life?
The Africa Business Summit is the premium, pan-African event for you to attend this year!!
INSPIRATION
Get inspired. Leave the Summit energised and ready to change your personal and business life prospects, with actionable ideas and concepts that will change the game for you and Africa at large.
NETWORKING
Expand your horizon. Rub shoulders with the who-and-who of business leaders and innovators, government officials, non-profit leaders and academicians who are leading the change in Africa and globally
LEARN . . . AND UNLEARN
Grab new insights, as you dump old ones. Hear from a host of experienced change makers onhow to step up to the next level in your entrepreneurship and leadership journey
WE ARE JOINING FORCES WITH PEGASUS VENTURES TO BRING THE STARTUPS WORLD CUP PITCHING COMPETITION TO EASTERN AFRICA!
We are honoured to announce that we shall be hosting the Startup World Cup – Africa Regional edition pitching competition at the Africa Business Summit 2025 edition!!
The competition is open to startups operating in Africa and that are offering innovative, groundbreaking and impactful solutions to Africa’s and global challenges and market opportunities.
Stand the chance of winning US$ 1 million at the global Startup World Cup Grand Finale in San Francisco, United States of America
PROGRAM AT A GLANCE
PRE-EVENT DAY - MARCH 11, 2025
14.00 - Registration of delegates commences
18.00 - Africa Business Summit Welcome & Networking Cocktail
DAY 1 - MARCH 12, 2025
07.00 – Registration of delegates, coffee/tea and networking
07.00 - Sponsored breakfast and networking at the Expo Hall
08.30 – Event opens officially / Welcome remarks from Organisers
08.40 – Keynote Speeches from Key Guests & Government Officials
09.10 – One-to-One Chat with Platinum/Title Sponsor CEO/MD
09.40 - CEOs ROUNDTABLE - Focus on Manufacturing: Building Sustainable & Successful Businesses in the Manufacturing Sector in Africa
11.00 - CEOs ROUNDTABLE - Focus on Construction & Real Estate: Building Sustainable & Successful Businesses in the Construction & Real Estate Sector in Africa
12.00 - CEOs ROUNDTABLE - Focus on Retail & E-Commerce: Building Sustainable & Successful Businesses in the Retail & E-Commerce Sector in Africa
13.00 – Lunch & Networking at the Expo Hall
14.30 – COUNTRY FOCUS: Deep dive into the investments and trade opportunities in specific African countries
14.30 - South Africa
15.30 - Opportunity available - reach out to the organisers on how your country can participate
17.00 - Opportunity available - reach out to the organisers on how your country can participate
18.00 - B2B Deal Connect Sessions & Networking at the Expo Hall
19.00 – Gala Dinner
21.00 - End of Day 1
DAY 2 - MARCH 13, 2025
09.00 – Welcome remarks from Organisers
09.10 – One-to-One Chat with Gold Sponsors CEOs/MDs
10.30 – CEOs ROUNDTABLE - Focus on Healthcare: Building Sustainable & Successful Businesses in the Healthcare Sector in Africa
11.50 - CEOs ROUNDTABLE - Focus on Fintech & Financial Services: Building Sustainable & Successful Businesses in the Fintech & Financial Services Sector in Africa
13.00 – Lunch & Networking at the Expo Hall
14.00 – START-UPS & ENTREPRENEURSHIP FOCUS: Presentations and discussions on topical issues that enable entrepreneurship and start-up growth in Africa. Discussions will cover a number of key areas, including digitalisation and new technology adoption, succession planning and business management essentials.
16.00 - Startup World Cup Pitching & Awards Ceremony
18.00 – B2B Deal Connect Sessions & Networking at the Expo Hall
19.00 – Africa Start-Ups Connect Forum Dinner
21.00 – End of Day 2
DAY 3 - MARCH 14, 2025
09.00 – Welcome remarks from Organisers
09.10 – CEOs ROUNDTABLE – Focus on AgriFood - Building Sustainable & Successful Business in the Agriculture & Food sector in Africa
10.30 - CEOs ROUNDTABLE - Focus on Hospitality & Tourism: Building Sustainable & Successful Businesses in the Hospitality & Tourism Sector in Africa
11.40 - CEOs ROUNDTABLE - Focus on Aviation, Shipping & Logistics: Building Sustainable & Successful Businesses in the Aviation, Shipping & Logistics Sector in Africa
13.00 – Lunch & Networking at the Expo Hall
14.00 – PAN-AFRICAN TRADE SESSION - Presentations and panel discussions will take a deep dive on the opportunities brought by regional and pan-African trade - and the barriers that stand in the way of delivering on the goals of AFCFTA.
18.00 – B2B Deal Connect Sessions & Networking at the Expo Hall
19.00 – Africa Business Awards Gala Dinner & Ceremony
21.00 – End of the Event
PAST SPONSORS
The first edition of the Summit was sponsored by the following companies . . .
JOIN THE CHANGE MAKERS FROM PAST SUMMIT
The first edition of the Summit took place in June 2023 and was addressed by the following change makers and business leaders . . .
Frequently Asked Questions
When and where does the Summit take place?
The event is expected to take place in Nairobi, Kenya. We shall keep you updated from time to time on the latest plans about the Summit. Please sign into the email newsletter to get the latest updates from the organisers.
Who attends the Summit?
Africa Business Summit, co-located with the Africa Sustainability Symposium, is targeted at and is attended by investors and C-Suite managers and change makers in the private sector; and top officials in government ministries and agencies, NGOs and development organisations, academic and research institutions from Africa and globally.
Why do I have to apply to attend the Summit?
The organisers of the Summit believe that having the right key decision makers at the Summit will add more value to the attendees, more than having an event with thousands of people who do not match the profile of the event.
They would also like to maintain a high standard of the event and to enable better networking and business connection activities – and this begins with having the right people in the room.
You are encouraged to make your application as early as possible to ensure you do not miss your chance to attend this high-level pan-African conference and exhibition
When does the Early Bird Rate end and what if I apply later than the date?
You are adviced to make your booking early so that you do not miss the discounted Early Bird Rates.
Does the registration fee cover for my accommodation and flights?
No. However, we plan to have discounted packages with partner hotels and airlines from which you can receive discounted rates for your accommodation and travel to the event. Look out for announcements of our partnerships from time to time
INSPIRATIONAL QUOTES
The Africa Business Summit is inspired by the following voices from Africa and beyond . . .
Everything is possible. Impossible just takes a little longer
Today is the beginning of the rest of your life. You are the pilot of your life. Lock in your destination; take off to it from where you are
The harder you work, the luckier you get
Entrepreneurship means Africans no longer have to find a job or to be trained to be employees.Instead, it will enable our young people to create jobs, become employers and take charge of their future, instead of letting the future happen to them
In life, you dont get anywhere or do anything you hope to, without some form of sacrifice.
Each of us must have a purpose and an essence to live for; a cause for which we want to be identified for. A cause that you can make a contribution; and if you look, I made my purpose changing lives and livelihoods and am really glad that shaped what Equity Group is today
In today’s world, paradocically, it is the boldest action which is the safest. Remaining where you in a world that is changing so rapidly is, infact, the most dangerous of all spaces to be in
Am guided by these three questions: “What are you fixing?”, “What are you making?’ and “Who are you helping?”
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