AFSIC – Investing in Africa stands as the premier annual Africa-focused investment conference held in London. Scheduled for October 7th-9th, 2024, at Park Plaza Westminster, AFSIC is dedicated to fostering investment and collaboration across the investment value chain and driving sustainable growth across Africa.

More than just a conference, AFSIC offers dynamic panels covering various industry sectors, including Informed Investing, Banking on Africa, Infrastructure Africa, Advancing Agriculture, AI & Tech Revolution, Fintech Innovation, Powering Africa, and Sustainable Development. The event prioritizes genuine interactions and networking, leading to significant deals. As a results-oriented, private sector-led investment event, AFSIC serves as the ultimate forum for investors, African business leaders, and dealmakers.

The agenda for AFSIC 2024 is now available online at www.afsic.net/agenda, featuring confirmed speakers and top investors such as the African Development Bank, 500 Global, Apis Partners, The World Bank, BII, Blue Orchard, EBRD, Gateway Foundation, Grameen Foundation, IFC, Norfund, Old Mutual, Sanlam, US DFC, and PIDG, among others.

AFSIC annually hosts approximately 250 speakers, with content streams delivered on-site and live-streamed via the AFSIC Event and Meeting platform. In addition to content discussions, the interactive Event and Meeting App allows delegates to view attendees, segment them, save relevant agenda sessions, and plan meetings and interactions on-site. The event features an Investor Pitching room for quickfire pitches by companies or funds seeking to raise profile and capital, along with Meet The Leading Investors sessions.

AFSIC also hosts Country-Specific Investment Summits, offering insights into doing business in different countries and providing opportunities to meet IPOs, relevant companies, and investment opportunities. Breakaway areas feature Networking Exhibition stands, allowing top sponsors to host meetings and build brand awareness. The event kicks off with a Meet African Dealmakers event, fostering informal networking in a social environment.

With a diverse array of industry sector players and key financial sector participants in attendance, AFSIC attracts investors seeking new investment ideas or capital for their own funds. The African Investments Team collaborates with the AFSIC team year-round to promote investment opportunities via the African Investments Dashboard or through the African Investments Deal book, offering visible opportunities for funds and projects seeking investment. With over $6 billion worth of deal and investment opportunities showcased last year, AFSIC 2024 promises even more opportunities for those ready to invest.