The 11th edition of the Financial Times Africa Summit is scheduled to take place on October 29 at The Peninsula in London. This high-profile event is expected to bring together African Heads of State, policymakers, global investors, and business leaders for critical discussions on Africa’s sustainable growth and development.
According to a statement released on Wednesday, the summit will feature a distinguished lineup of speakers, including the President of Liberia, Joseph Boakai; President of the Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote; former Deputy Governor of the South African Reserve Bank, Kuben Naidoo; and the President & CEO of Africa Finance Corporation, Samaila Zubairu, among other notable dignitaries.
This year’s summit aims to explore how African nations can leverage their unique strengths to navigate global uncertainties, tackle the climate crisis, and drive sustainable and inclusive growth. The event will cover a broad range of topics, including geopolitics, finance and investment, industrialization, technology startups, the energy transition, decarbonization, and sustainability.
FT Africa Editor, David Pilling, emphasized the importance of the summit, stating, “Now in its 11th year, the FT Africa Summit has become one of the most important international forums for discussing the continent’s business, economic, and geopolitical landscape. This year’s expanded two-day summit promises unparalleled intellectual engagement and deeper exploration of key issues, creating a vibrant forum for policy innovation, networking, and actionable dialogue.”
FT Foreign Editor, Alec Russell, also highlighted the summit’s significance, adding, “The FT Africa Summit has earned a reputation over the past decade for fostering robust and unflinching debates on Africa’s challenges and opportunities. This summit remains the go-to platform for insights into Africa’s present and its future trajectory.”
With Africa’s tech sectors, youthful population, and dynamic markets attracting global attention, this year’s FT Africa Summit is poised to be a critical event for shaping the continent’s future.
