The Program
THE PROGRAM OF ACTIVITIES AT THE SUMMIT
The Africa Business Summit is the No.1 business networking and discovery platform in Africa
The event is composed of the following key activities:
- The Summit – The Summit will comprise presentations, panel discussions and case studies that will cover a number of key issues in leadership, entrepreneurship, sustainability and African transformation in Africa.
- Exhibition – The Expo Hall will showcase the latest technologies, innovations, products and services from more than 100 local, regional and global companies from Africa and across the World
- The Africa Business Awards – The Awards celebrate businesses and individuals who have made their mark and impact in Africa. More information HERE
NOTE: While the general outlay of the Summit will largely remain the same, we are aware that as we bring in more stakeholders and sponsors to the event, the topical issues covered at the specific sessions may change over the course of preparing for this Summit.
PRE-EVENT DAY - June 25, 2024
14.00 – Registration of delegates commences
18.00 – Africa Business Summit Welcome & Networking Cocktail
DAY 1 - June 26, 2024
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
10.30 – CEO Roundtable 1 – Focus on Building Sustainable, Resilient & Climate Smart Businesses in Africa
11.30 – Leadership Dialogues and Panel Discussions on Building Sustainable, Resilient & Climate Smart Businesses in Africa
13.00 – Lunch & Networking at the Expo Hall
14.30 – Branded Sponsored Break-out Sessions covering the Summit’s thematic areas, with a focus on:
- Digitalisation & New Technologies to Facilitate Sustainable Business Growth and Resilience in Africa
- Building the Human Capacity of Today & Tomorrow in Africa
- Developing the Urban Infrastructure in Africa to Meet New Challenges brought by Climate Change
- Building pan-African Local Capacity for Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals Manufacturing post Covid-19
17.30 – B2B Deal Connect Sessions & Networking at the Expo Hall
19.00 – Africa Sustainability Symposium Dinner
21.00 – End of Day 1
DAY 2 - June 27, 2024
09.00 – Welcome remarks from Organisers
09.10 – One-to-One Chat with Gold Sponsors CEOs/MDs
10.30 – CEO Roundtable 2 – Focus on Building Successful Businesses, Start-ups & the future of Entrepreneurship in Africa
11.30 – Leadership Dialogues and Panel Discussions on Building Successful Businesses, Start-ups & the future of Entrepreneurship in Africa
13.00 – Lunch & Networking at the Expo Hall
14.30 – Country Highlight: Deep dive into the investments and trade opportunities in specific African countries
17.30 – 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 - June 28, 2024
09.00 – Welcome remarks from Organisers
09.10 – CEO Roundtable 3 – Focus on Building Successful Businesses, Start-ups & the future of Entrepreneurship in Africa
11.30 – Leadership Dialogues and Panel Discussions on Building Successful Businesses, Start-ups & the future of Entrepreneurship in Africa
13.00 – Lunch & Networking at the Expo Hall
14.30 – Branded Sponsored Break-out Sessions covering the Summit’s thematic areas, with a focus on:
- Enhancing Leadership & Governance in Africa
- Enhancing Financial Investments & Inclusion for Women-led Businesses in Africa
- Building Maritime and Port and Associated Infrastructure in Africa
- Building the Infrastructure and Protocols to Enhance pan-African Grain Trade
17.30 – B2B Deal Connect Sessions & Networking at the Expo Hall
19.00 – Africa Business Awards Gala Dinner & Ceremony
21.00 – End of the Event