WHAT'S ON
The New FT Africa Summit
An unrivalled platform for African leaders in business, finance and policy to meet with global investors and commercial partners across multiple industries and collaborate on growth opportunities that will help shape the future of the continent.
New streams
Finance & Investment
Day 1
Explore the opportunities and obstacles to investing in Africa and what is required to expand global investor interest.
Natural Resources & the Energy Transition
Day 2
Join the debate on how Africa can turn its vast mineral wealth into widespread prosperity.
Country Spotlights
Day 1 & 2
Showcasing everything from Tech in Kenya to the industrialisation of Benin, the natural resources of the DRC and many more countries.
Even more of our traditional content
Heads of State
Interviews with African presidents, ministers and pivotal business leaders you can’t hear anywhere else.
Macro-economic discussions
Discuss how global macro-trends are impacting African businesses and investment decisions.
Growth strategies
Reinforce your business and investment growth strategies with insights from Africa’s top CEOs.
In-person networking to connect you
Networking & Meeting App
Launches 8 October
Drinks Reception
Day 1
Summit Party
Day 1
See the companies already registered
Celebrating African art, culture and cuisine
The FT Africa Summit is more than just a business and economic conference. We want to celebrate African art, culture and food. That’s why we’ve partnered with a number of African businesses to bring a touch of Africa to London.
From language schools to artists, explore how we're celebrating Africa at the 2024 edition.
New Venue for 2024
The Summit will be held at the Peninsula London, a brand new 5* luxury venue in the heart of Belgravia.
You can book discounted hotel rates at the Peninsula, London between 28 - 31 October. To book a room, please click here. You can see more hotels in our travel and accommodation page.
Africa Sustainable Futures Awards
Strictly invite-only and commencing after the Africa Summit
Following the close of proceedings at the Africa Summit, the Financial Times and the World Bank's Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency will be co-hosting a special invitation-only dinner celebrating the winners of the inaugural Africa Sustainable Futures Awards.
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"Panel discussions were thought provoking, valuable insights shared that could potentially change the African narrative."
Chairman, ZCCM Investments Holdings