AfBC UK - Africa Business Forum 2025, London

Schedule

Wed Nov 05 2025 at 09:00 am to 05:00 pm

UTC+00:00

Location

London | London, EN

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Redefining Growth: A New Era for UK–Africa Economic Relations, Trade and Investment
About this Event

Africa in 2025 presents an unparalleled landscape for doing business and making strategic investments. With over 1.5 billion people, the world’s fastest-growing working-age population, rapid urbanization, and increasing digital connectivity, the continent is evolving into a major global economic force. Regional integration through the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) is transforming Africa into a single market, opening access to more than 50 economies and amplifying the ease of cross-border trade and investment.

Across diverse sectors—including renewable energy, agribusiness, digital technology, infrastructure, manufacturing, healthcare, and financial services—Africa offers compelling opportunities for investors, entrepreneurs, and business leaders seeking sustainable growth and long-term returns. Countries such as Nigeria, Kenya, Egypt, Ghana, South Africa, and Rwanda are pioneering economic reforms, expanding industrial capacity, and embracing innovation to attract global capital.

As Africa modernizes, so does its business environment. Governments are improving regulatory frameworks, streamlining investment procedures, and supporting private sector growth through targeted incentives. Meanwhile, Africa’s growing tech ecosystem, combined with a vibrant youth population and rising middle class, is creating new markets, scalable solutions, and unprecedented demand for quality goods and services.

However, to fully understand and navigate the opportunities and challenges of doing business in Africa, global stakeholders must engage directly with leaders, innovators, and policy-makers on the ground.



Join Us in London – AfBC UK - Africa Business Forum 2025

We are pleased to invite you to attend the Africa Business Chamber (AfBC) UK - Africa Business Forum 2025 (UABF2025) —The premier event designed to strengthen economic relations, trade and investment between the UK and African markets.

Date: 05 November 2025

Location/Venue: London


Theme: Redefining Growth: A New Era for UK–Africa Economic Relations, Trade and Investment


About

The AfBC UK–Africa Business Forum is the premier annual event convening business leaders, policymakers, investors, entrepreneurs, and professionals to explore Africa’s dynamic economic landscape and its growing investment potential.

This high-level forum is committed to unlocking sustainable trade, investment, and financing opportunities. It fosters impactful partnerships and provides practical insights for successfully doing business across the continent.

Focused on accelerating UK–Africa economic collaboration, the Forum brings together a diverse network of stakeholders—from government officials and corporate executives to development finance institutions (DFIs), multilateral development banks (MDBs), institutional investors, philanthropists, venture capitalists, banks, NGOs, academics, and members of the diaspora.

Join us to uncover high-potential investment opportunities that drive inclusive, long-term growth in Africa. Engage with expert speakers, connect with like-minded leaders, and participate in strategic conversations that are shaping a more sustainable future.

Explore key trends in investment, ESG-driven innovation, and proven strategies for navigating Africa’s evolving markets. Through compelling case studies and pioneering projects, the Forum will highlight the rise of sustainable and impact investing—showcasing how responsible capital is delivering tangible benefits for both communities and investors.

As the flagship event of the African Business Chamber (AfBC), this Forum serves as a vital platform for shaping the future of UK–Africa economic relations. It promotes dialogue, innovation, and collaboration around sustainability and shared prosperity.

Designed to facilitate networking, knowledge exchange, and strategic partnership development, the Forum will spotlight priority sectors and critical themes, including:




THE PROGRAMME



Day 1: UK - Africa Trade and Investment Forum



09:00 - 10:00 Registration and Networking
10:00 - 12:30 Reimagining UK–Africa Strategy: Unlocking Economic Growth, Trade, and Investment in a Contested and Fragmented Global Economy
  • Demystifying and unpacking The UK's 2025 Modern Trade Strategy, New approach to Africa’s growth and economic transformation, Developing Countries Trading Scheme (DCTS) and African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Partnership
  • Shaping Trade for Mutual Prosperity in the New Global Order: Enhancing trade facilitation, market access, and economic partnerships to drive growth.
  • Strengthening and Brokering new UK–Africa Trade Relations: Enhancing trade policies, strategies, and mutual partnerships.
  • Africa Economic Outlook and Trends: Regional market prospects and growth trajectories across the continent.
  • Driving Sustainable Economic Growth: Long-term development through inclusive, resilient, and green approaches.
  • Redesigning and strengthening UK – Africa supply and value chain for Growth and Resilience: Creating enabling policies, the environment and robust integration for SMEs and large enterprises to thrive.
  • The Role of the African Diaspora and Prosperity: Contributions to trade, investment, and remittance flows.



12:30 - 13:30 Lunch Break



13:30 - 17:00 Moving from Dialogue to actions: Mobilising, Driving Sustainable Finance and Impact Investment in Africa
  • Africa’s Untapped Potential for Business, Trade and Investment Landscape: Emerging trends, major deals, mergers & acquisitions, joint ventures, and financing opportunities in Africa
  • Unlocking and Seizing Growth and Untapped Investments in Africa: Mobilising capital to finance inclusive and transformative projects in Banking and FinTech, Technology and Telecom, Energy, Oil and Gas, Mining and Mineral Resources, Infrastructure, Healthcare, Tourism, Transport and Logistics, Manufacturing, Agribusiness, Real Estate, FMCG, Fashion, Music and Creative Industries.
  • Strengthening Capital Markets and Financial Innovation.
  • Scaling Sustainability, Green Growth and Impact Investing: ESG integration, green bonds, and responsible investment strategies.
  • Financing Growth and Bridging Gaps Through Strategic and Principal Investment: Blended Finance, DFIs, FDIs, Export and Trade Finance



18:00 - 21:00 UK - Africa Business Forum Networking Reception



Day 2: UK - Africa Business Forum



09:00 - 09:30 Registration and Networking
09:30 - 12:30 Amplifying Africa’s Economic Growth: Market Opportunities, Access, Transformation and Cross Border Trading
  • Economic Climate and Market Opportunities in Sub-Saharan Africa: Emerging investment trends, major deals, mergers & acquisitions, joint ventures, and financing opportunities in: Eastern, Southern, Western, Northern and Central Africa
  • Market Access and Investment Facilitation: Entry strategies, ease of doing business, and risk mitigation tools for investors.
  • Navigating Trade Digitalisation, e-Trade and Regulatory Complexity: Cross-border trade policies, compliance, and regional integration.
  • Managing Market Risks and Building Resilience: Risk assessment, geopolitical influences, and economic resilience strategies.
  • Accelerating Africa’s Industrialization and Manufacturing: Value addition, infrastructure, and industrial policy advancements.
  • Importing and Exporting, International Transactions and Payments



12:30 - 13:30 Lunch Break



13:30 - 17:00 Doing Business Climate, De-Risking Operation, Navigating Uncertainty, Supply Chain Resilience and Sustainability
  • Navigating African markets complexities and business climate
  • Redesigning and strengthening UK – Africa supply and value chain for Growth and Resilience: Creating enabling policies, the environment and robust integration for SMEs and large enterprises to thrive.
  • Harnessing Sustainable and Digital Supply Chains: Technology for efficient, transparent, and environmentally responsible trade.
  • Smart and Green Trade: Innovations in clean technology and climate-conscious trade practices.
  • Innovating for Sustainable Development: Exploring advanced technology, fintech, healthtech, digital trade, and entrepreneurship in the digital economy.
  • Powering the Green Transition and ESG: Promoting ethical business practices, sustainable supply chains, and CSR.



18:00 - 21:00 Networking Reception


Join us in shaping a resilient, innovative, and prosperous economic future for the UK and Africa. Participate in thought-provoking discussions, gain insights from distinguished speakers, and engage with a network of like-minded investors, business leaders, professionals, and entrepreneurs.

#AfricanBusinessForum #UABIF2025




SPEAKERS





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We have multiple opportunities for companies and businesses to showcase their product and services, enhance brand awareness and connect with new clients/customers. Please contact us at [email protected] for more.

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Learn more and sign up for AfBC Membership, visit www. african-chamber.com/membership.


Agenda

🕑: 09:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Reimagining UK–Africa Trade Strategy and Economic Relations
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