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Alkebulan Africa Summit, Paris 2024

The Alkebulan Africa Summit (AA Summit) is a high-level international gathering aimed at positioning Africa as the next global investment frontier. The summit will bring together African leaders, policymakers, business magnates, investors, and innovators from across the globe to discuss and explore opportunities in key sectors such as agriculture, fintech, technology, finance, and entertainment.

By convening in Paris, France, a global hub for business and culture, the summit seeks to create a dynamic platform for dialogue, partnership, and investment in Africa's immense potential. The Summit is perfect platform to explore and engage in 1-on-1 interactions with international investors and capital providers, learn from 50 speakers on current developments influencing Africa’s innovation landscape, capital generation and policy development, leverage the global platform and diverse participants to expand your network and exhibition of fintech and digital technology advancements.

Objectives

• To showcase Africa's rich investment and cultural diversity and abundant resources as a compelling investment destination.

• To foster collaboration between African and international stakeholders to drive economic growth and development.

• To identify and address key challenges and opportunities in key sectors such as agriculture, fintech, technology, hospitality, finance, and creative and cultural industries (CCIs).

• To facilitate knowledge sharing and capacity building among Africans and African Diaspora entrepreneurs and businesses

• To promote Africa as a global cultural and entertainment powerhouse.

Target Audience

• African heads of state and government

• African ministers and policymakers

• UN International Organizations & Diplomatic Missions abroad

• CEOs and executives of multinational corporations

• Investors and financial institutions

• African and African Diaspora entrepreneurs and business leaders

• Development partners and international organizations

• Financial Institutions & Telecom Companies

• International Media and influencers

Summit Format

The Alkebulan Africa Summit will feature a combination of plenary sessions, panel discussions, keynote speeches, networking events, policy and industry dialogues, co-investment platforms and exhibitions.

Key themes will include:

• The Golden Age of Africa

• Agriculture: Leveraging technology for food security, agribusiness, and sustainable farming practices.

• Fintech: Building a robust financial ecosystem, digital payments, and financial inclusion.

• Technology: Harnessing innovation for economic growth, digital transformation, and infrastructure development.

• Finance: Attracting foreign direct investment, capital markets development, and public-private partnerships.

• Entertainment: Showcasing African talent, film industry, music, and creative economy.