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The AVCA Summit Agenda and Speaker Page are now live and ready to explore.
Taking the stage this October are some of the influential voices challenging assumptions and shaping Africa’s sustainable investment landscape:
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Souleymane Ba — Partner, Co-Head of Climate Investment Strategy, LeapFrog Investments
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Selma Cherif — Partner, Investor Engagement & Sustainability, BluePeak Private Capital
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Matthieu Ducorroy — Head of Equity and Funds Division, EIB
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David Ekabouma — Chief Executive Officer, GreenMax
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Fabrice Essono — Managing Director, Okoumé Capital – GSWF Private Equity
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Jérémy Hajdenberg — Co-CEO, Investisseurs & Partenaires (I&P)
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Shurong (Sharon) Li — Vice President, Gemcorp Capital
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Alex Maddy — Managing Director and Head of Responsible Investing, British International Investment
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Dr. Dorothy Nyambi — President and Chief Executive Officer, MEDA (Mennonite Economic Development Associates)
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Jide Olanrewaju — Partner, TPG/Evercare
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Ross Palmer — Sustainable Infrastructure, Regional Head Sub-Saharan Africa, EBRD
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Saima Rehman — Senior Investment Officer PE Funds, IFC
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British A. Robinson — Chair, Africa, Milken Institute
Thursday, 15 October 2026 | Jumeirah Carlton Tower, London
Now in its fifth year, the AVCA Sustainable Investing in Africa Summit serves as a focused forum for critical dialogue on the evolving role of private capital in building resilient economies and delivering long-term value across Africa.
Guided by the theme Built to Last: The New Global Reality, this year’s agenda examines how investors are responding to geopolitical and economic fragmentation and how Africa can translate its energy, minerals and industrial strengths into sustainable growth.
From the infrastructure behind AI and financing the climate adaptation gap to investing in health, education and food security, measuring real economic transformation and mobilising domestic capital, the discussions are designed to sharpen strategy and identify practical pathways for investment.
Join more than 150 investors, business leaders, policymakers, development partners and entrepreneurs for meaningful dialogue, practical insights and high-impact networking.
Explore the agenda and register
For more information, contact events@avca.africa