The Financial Times Africa Summit, now in its 11th year, will take place at The Peninsula in London on October 29.
In order to have conversations about Africa’s sustainable growth and development, a number of African heads of state, international investors, and corporate executives are anticipated to attend the summit.
The speakers were identified in a statement released on Wednesday as former South African Reserve Bank deputy governor Kuben Naidoo, president and chief executive officer of Africa Finance Corporation Samaila Zubairu, president of the Dangote Group Aliko Dangote, president of Liberia Joseph Boakai, and other dignitaries.
It was mentioned that the goal of this year’s edition was to investigate how African countries can take use of their distinct advantages, manage international uncertainties, address the climate catastrophe, and promote inclusive and sustainable growth.
The summit’s topic is appropriate given that Africa’s developing tech industries, youthful populace, and vibrant marketplaces continue to draw interest from around the world.
The statement went on to say that a variety of subjects would be covered at the event, such as industrialization, decarbonization, energy transition, industrial politics, finance and investment, and technological startups. “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,” said David Pilling, Editor of FT Africa, highlighting the significance of the occasion.
The extended two-day summit this year offers unmatched intellectual engagement and deeper investigation of important themes, fostering a dynamic environment for networking, policy innovation, and practical discussion.
Alec Russell, Foreign Editor of FT, continued, “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.”