The Africa Debate is Invest Africa’s premier conference, bringing together the world’s most influential leaders to discuss and debate the continent’s trade and investment landscape, as well as its leadership position on the international stage.
For more than ten years, The Africa Debate has been a cornerstone event for Africa-focused investors and businesses, consistently attracting over 500 delegates at each edition. This flagship gathering offers unparalleled networking opportunities and deep insights into the latest trends and developments driving Africa’s economic future.
Africa is at an inflection point, poised to redefine its role in the global economy. With 60% of the world’s most promising solar resources and vast deposits of critical minerals, the continent holds the keys to powering the global energy transition. At the same time, Africa has a chance to redefine its role in the global value chains by transitioning from a raw material exporter to a hub of green manufacturing, innovation, and trade.
Under the theme, ‘Harnessing Natural Capital for Growth’, The Africa Debate 2025 will bring together policymakers, investors, and industry leaders to explore how the continent can leverage its natural capital to build competitive industries, scale advanced manufacturing, and strengthen regional supply chains. Discussions will focus on the role of infrastructure, investment, and policy to unlock Africa’s industrial potential and drive long-term, climate-positive growth.
The Africa Debate brings together an exclusive network of 700+ investors, policymakers, and corporate leaders from government agencies, commercial banks, private equity funds, sovereign wealth funds, and top companies across energy, oil & gas, technology, infrastructure, mining, agriculture, logistics, and beyond.