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AFSIC 2025 – Investing in Africa
14 October, 2025 @ 08:00 – 17:00 UTC
AFSIC – Investing in Africa is recognized as the largest annual Africa investment summit taking place outside of Africa. Now in its 12th year, AFSIC has established itself as perhaps Africa’s most important annual investment event, wholly focused on accelerating Africa’s economic emergence by matching investment opportunities with global capital. The event is backed by major supporters, including British International Investment (BII), World Bank, Proparco, and a wide range of corporate sponsors, making this year’s edition the most
AFSIC is entirely focused on highlighting Africa’s best investment opportunities and creating a results-focused platform for investors, African business leaders, and dealmakers to connect, collaborate, and close deals. The event goes beyond traditional conferences to facilitate actual investment decisions, transaction origination and execution, and capital raising.
Expected Attendance:
- 1,500+ senior-level attendees (some sources cite 1,300+ delegates)
- 380+ speakers
- Delegates from 60+ countries
- 300+ investable African opportunities featured in the AFSIC Deal Book
Why Attend AFSIC – Investing in Africa:
- Access to Africa’s Top Investment Opportunities:
- Preview 300+ investor-ready projects through the AFSIC Deal Book distributed before the event
- Access the African Investments Dashboard – Africa’s leading digital platform for sourcing private sector deals
- Direct engagement with project promoters and African business leaders
- Coverage across all major sectors: infrastructure, energy, fintech, agriculture, healthcare, manufacturing, real estate, and more
- Connect with Africa’s Most Important Investors:
- Private Equity & Venture Capital Funds focused on Africa
- Private Investors seeking high-yield opportunities
- Development Finance Institutions (DFIs) and International Finance Institutions (IFIs)
- Family Offices and Sovereign Wealth Funds
- Impact Investors and microfinance investors
- Private Banks and institutional investors
- Structured Networking & Deal-Making:
- Pre-scheduled one-on-one meetings arranged up to a month in advance via the Event and Meeting App
- “Meet the Investor” sessions that are designed to fast-track deal flow
- Matchmaking sessions dedicated to connecting investors with African business leaders
- Deal Room Meeting Tables available for exclusive use during the event
- Country-Specific Investment Summits showcasing emerging opportunities in key African markets
- Sector-Focused Panels delivering actionable insights from industry leaders
- Expert Insights & Market Intelligence:
- Learn from 380+ speakers, including top African investors and business leaders
- Industry-specific panel discussions
- Quickfire Pitching Sessions spotlighting high-growth ventures
- Country summits providing deep-dive analysis of specific African markets
- Understanding Africa’s economic emergence and growth trajectory
Who Should Attend:
✓ Institutional Investors exploring private equity, venture capital, and direct deals in Africa
✓ DFIs & IFIs driving growth through development capital
✓ Family Offices & Sovereign Wealth Funds diversifying into African markets
✓ African Business Leaders & CEOs seeking capital, partnerships, and expansion opportunities
✓ Fund Managers raising Africa-focused funds and investments
✓ Investment Bankers & Dealmakers facilitating high-value transactions
✓ Corporate Executives entering markets, forming partnerships, and investing in Africa
✓ Government Agencies showcasing opportunities and promoting development
✓ Accelerators & Incubators powering startups and scale-ups
✓ Professional Service Providers offering legal, consulting, accounting, and banking expertise
✓ Impact Investors championing sustainable and inclusive investments