The 11th Financial Times Africa Summit has been scheduled for October 29 at The Peninsula in London.
The summit is planned to bring together African heads of state, politicians, global investors, and business leaders to examine Africa’s long-term growth and development prospects.
Liberia’s President, Joseph Boakai; Aliko Dangote, President of the Dangote Group; Kuben Naidoo, former Deputy Governor of the South African Reserve Bank; Samaila Zubairu, President and CEO of Africa Finance Corporation; and other dignitaries were among those who spoke on Wednesday, according to a statement.
It was stated that this year’s edition sought to investigate how African countries might leverage their distinct assets, navigate global uncertainties, address the climate issue, and create sustainable and inclusive progress.
“The summit’s focus is timely, as Africa continues to garner global attention with its burgeoning tech sectors, youthful population, and dynamic markets.
The event would also cover a variety of issues, including geopolitics, finance and investment, industrialisation, technological startups, the energy transition, decarbonisation, and sustainability.
The FT Africa Editor, David Pilling, highlighted the significance of the event, 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 discussions and deeper exploration of key issues, creating a vibrant forum for policy innovation, networking, and actionable dialogue.
FT Foreign Editor Alec Russell added, “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.”
