15th UK–Africa Business Summit 2025

About this event

Join us as we bring together policymakers, business leaders, investors, and entrepreneurs for the UK-Africa Business, Trade & Investment Summit 2025.

On Friday, 12th of September 2025, you are invited to attend a full day of strategic dialogue and networking in London. This high-level summit provides a platform to unlock trade and investment opportunities across East, Southern, and North Africa, directly engaging with decision-makers and thought leaders.

This is a unique opportunity to connect with senior figures in government and business, explore high-growth sectors, and build strategic partnerships. Don't miss this chance to position your organisation at the forefront of UK–Africa collaboration.

🔗 Click to View Report: 2024 Convention Report (PDF)

https://www.ukafricabusinesssummit.uk/2024_convention_report.pdf

Outline – Friday, 12th September 2025

08:30 | Registration & Networking Breakfast
09:15 | Opening Ceremony & Welcome Address
10:00 | Keynote Speeches from Ministers & Global Leaders
10:45 | Panel Session 1: Financing Africa’s Future – Trade, DFIs, and Capital Markets
11:30 | Coffee Break & Exhibition Walkthrough
12:00 | Panel Session 2: Infrastructure, Energy & Agribusiness – Investment Priorities
13:00 | Networking Lunch & Exhibition Engagement
14:00 | Panel Session 3: Digital Economy & Innovation – Scaling Tech Across Africa
15:00 | B2B/B2G Matchmaking & Project Showcases
16:00 | Strategic Partnership Announcements
17:00 | Closing Remarks & Strategic Partnership Announcements

Event Overview

The 15th UK–Africa Business, Trade & Investment Summit is the UK’s leading platform dedicated to deepening economic and investment ties between the United Kingdom and Africa, with a strategic focus on East, Southern, and North Africa.

The summit will bring together high-level leaders from government, business, finance, and development to explore actionable trade and investment opportunities across the continent. With themes centered on regional cooperation, sustainable growth, and innovation, the summit is designed to convert today’s challenges—such as climate change and youth unemployment—into inclusive, cross-border opportunities.

🎯 Summit Objectives

• Promote Investment: Highlight high-impact opportunities in infrastructure, renewable energy, agriculture, ICT, healthcare, and more
• Expand Exports: Strengthen export flows from East, Southern, and North Africa to the UK, Europe, and beyond
• Foster Partnerships: Enable strategic B2B and B2G collaborations between UK businesses and African partners
• Share Insights: Present up-to-date intelligence on market trends, investment incentives, and regulatory frameworks in the region

🌟 Key Growth Sectors

• ⛽ Oil & Gas
• 🪨 Minerals & Mining
• 🌾 Agriculture & Agri-Tech
• 🏗️ Infrastructure Development
• 🏭 Manufacturing & Industrialisation
• 🌞 Renewable Energy & Climate Solutions
• 🌍 Tourism & Hospitality Investment
• 💻 ICT & Digital Transformation
• 💳 Banking & Financial Services

Whether you're a UK investor, policymaker, entrepreneur, or regional business leader, this summit provides a powerful gateway to unlock capital, establish cross-border alliances, and drive growth across East, Southern, and North Africa.

👉 Join us in London as we shape the future of Africa–UK economic collaboration.

🌍 Expanding Market Potential in Africa

Africa presents one of the most compelling investment frontiers for British companies. With a rapidly growing youthful population, accelerating urbanisation, and a rising middle class with diverse consumer needs, the continent offers vast opportunities for long-term growth and sustainable market penetration.

These demographic shifts are fueling demand across critical sectors such as technology, agriculture, manufacturing, infrastructure, and retail. For UK businesses seeking scalable growth, early entry into African markets means gaining a strategic advantage in building brand loyalty, shaping market trends, and forming enduring partnerships in some of the world’s fastest-growing economies.

🤝 Who Will You Meet at the UK-Africa Business Summit?

Expect to connect with a diverse mix of influential stakeholders, dealmakers, and thought leaders actively shaping Africa’s economic future.

👥 Delegates Include:

• 💼 Investors, entrepreneurs, venture capitalists & private equity firms
• 🏢 Business leaders, CEOs, founders, and high-growth innovators
• 🏗️ Infrastructure financiers, advisors, and strategic project consultants
• 🌍 Development experts, policy strategists & project implementation managers
• 💰 Development finance institutions (DFIs) & international funding agencies
• 🤝 Multilateral organisations, trade bodies & business associations
• 🏛️ Government ministers, policymakers & senior public sector officials
• 🌎 East African professionals and business stakeholders in the diaspora
• 🌱 Agribusiness firms, food processors & AgriTech innovators
• 📈 Industry executives, business development, and sales professionals
• 🏦 Financial institutions, commercial banks & cross-border investment funds
• 📊 Consultants, market analysts & sectoral advisors
• 📣 Media, PR, branding, and strategic communications agencies

🌍 Africa's Investment Hotspots: Where Opportunity Meets Growth

Discover high-impact sectors and scalable ventures across:

• 🇺🇬 Uganda – Oil & Gas, Minerals, Agriculture, Tourism, ICT
• 🇰🇪 Kenya – Fintech, Agritech, Infrastructure, Renewable Energy
• 🇳🇬 Nigeria – Energy, Fintech, Manufacturing, ICT
• 🇬🇭 Ghana – Mining, Agribusiness, Renewable Energy, Tourism
• 🇪🇹 Ethiopia – Agriculture, Textiles, Infrastructure
• 🇨🇩 DR Congo – Minerals, Hydropower, Agriculture
• 🇿🇦 South Africa – Financial Services, Renewable Energy, Manufacturing, ICT

📈 Invest where innovation meets impact. Africa is open for business — and the UK is well-positioned to lead the way.

💼 Explore Bankable Projects:

• Tanzania
• Burundi
• Uganda
• Kenya
• Rwanda
• Burundi – duplicate link

Exhibition & Sponsorship Opportunities

Showcase your company, expand your market visibility, and align your brand with a strategic and future-focused business platform.

📧 To exhibit or sponsor, contact:
Bart Stern – Strategic Partnerships
📩 bart.stern@africauksummit.uk

📲 Contact us for more info:
UK: +44 7868 855951 | Uganda: +256 7739 22222
🌐 Visit: www.ukafricabusinesssummit.uk

Be part of Africa’s future. Join us in shaping impactful partnerships and sustainable economic growth.

1. 📸 Photos: https://ukeastafricasummit.uk/
2. 🎥 Videos: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLP5ZIVjtJUVFDTerb0CpufJZ8znfMHilw
3. 🌐 Main Channel: https://ukeacsummit.uk/

Organised in collaboration with the India Overseas Trust (IOT), Uganda High Commission UK, UK Department for Business & Trade, UK Export Finance, and the governments of Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda, the UK–Africa Business, Trade & Investment Summit has welcomed over 3,700 attendees since inception. The 2025 edition will host 500+ senior delegates, including investors, business leaders, policymakers, and diaspora entrepreneurs.

Who Will You Meet at the UK–Africa Business Summit?

The UK–Africa Business, Trade & Investment Summit brings together a high-calibre audience from the UK, Africa, and the global investment community. Connect with key players shaping Africa’s economic future, including:

• Investors, entrepreneurs, and venture capital firms
• CEOs, founders, and high-growth business leaders
• Infrastructure financiers and strategic consultants
• Policymakers, government officials, and public sector leaders
• Diaspora professionals and development experts
• DFIs, multilateral agencies, and trade bodies
• Banks, financial institutions, and cross-border investors
• AgriTech innovators, industry executives, and market analysts
• Media, PR, and communications professionals

This is your chance to forge strategic partnerships, access capital, and strengthen your network within Africa–UK business corridors.

🌍 Africa's Investment Hotspots: Where Opportunity Meets Growth

Discover high-impact sectors and scalable ventures across East, Southern, and North Africa. These countries are primed for UK investment and trade collaboration:

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🇺🇬 Uganda – The Pearl of Africa

🔋 Sectors: Oil & Gas ⛽ | Minerals 🪨 | Agriculture 🌾 | Tourism 🌍 | ICT 💻
💡 Opportunities: Tilenga oil project, mining value chains, agro-processing, digital expansion, and eco-tourism growth.

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🇰🇪 Kenya – East Africa’s Innovation Hub

📱 Sectors: Fintech 💳 | Agriculture 🌱 | Infrastructure 🏗️ | Renewable Energy 🌞
💡 Opportunities: Mobile money leadership (M-Pesa), agritech ventures, smart cities, and green energy PPPs.

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🇳🇬 Nigeria – Africa’s Largest Economy

⚙️ Sectors: Energy 🔌 | Fintech 💰 | Manufacturing 🏭 | ICT 💻
💡 Opportunities: Booming digital economy, industrial zones (Lekki), oil and gas modernization, and youth-driven innovation.

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🇬🇭 Ghana – West Africa’s Rising Star

🌿 Sectors: Mining ⛏️ | Agribusiness 🚜 | Renewable Energy 🔋 | Tourism 🦁
💡 Opportunities: Gold and cocoa exports, solar and biomass investment, ecotourism, and a stable regulatory climate.

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🇪🇹 Ethiopia – Africa’s Manufacturing Frontier

🧵 Sectors: Agriculture 🌾 | Textiles 👗 | Infrastructure 🚆
💡 Opportunities: Government-backed industrial parks, export-oriented farming, and transport megaprojects.

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🇨🇩 DR Congo – The Resource Powerhouse

⚒️ Sectors: Minerals 🪨 | Hydropower 🌊 | Agriculture 🌿
💡 Opportunities: World's top cobalt reserves, Inga hydropower, fertile land for agribusiness.

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🇿🇦 South Africa – Gateway to Southern Africa

🏦 Sectors: Financial Services 💼 | Renewable Energy 🌞 | Manufacturing ⚙️ | ICT 💻
💡 Opportunities: Advanced banking sector, REIPPPP energy projects, automotive industry, and growing tech ecosystems.

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📈 Invest where innovation meets impact. Africa is open for business — and the UK is well-positioned to lead the way.

Click to download the summit programme and agenda:
https://ukafricabusinesssummit.uk/

• 💼 Bankable Projects: https://www.tanzaniainvest.com/ (Tanzania)
• 💼 Bankable Projects: https://investburundi.bi/ (Burundi)
• 💼 Bankable Projects: https://ebiz.go.ug/ (Uganda)
• 💼 Bankable Projects: https://investmentpromotion.go.ke/bankable (Kenya)
• 💼 Bankable Projects: https://rdb.rw/ (Rwanda)
• 💼 Bankable Projects: https://investburundi.bi/ (Burundi)

We thank our 2024 sponsors and partners

🌍 Your Gateway to Africa’s Emerging Markets

The UK-Africa Business Summit — formerly known as the Uganda-UK Convention — is a flagship initiative of Promota Africa Group, a trusted development and strategic marketing consultancy with a proven track record of helping organisations navigate and invest in Africa’s fast-growing economies.

As a multi-service advisory platform, Promota Africa specialises in facilitating business expansion, market entry, and investment mobilization by bridging global stakeholders with Africa’s most promising sectors and regions.

Through high-impact summits, public-private dialogues, and bespoke consultancy, we support:

✅ Governments seeking to attract FDI and promote national development
✅ Investors and private firms exploring scalable ventures across key African markets
✅ Entrepreneurs and institutions looking to forge meaningful partnerships
✅ Diaspora professionals and global brands aiming to enter or grow their presence in Africa

Whether you're looking to launch operations, source local partners, or understand regulatory landscapes, the UK-Africa Summit is more than an event — it's a strategic engine for unlocking Africa’s untapped potential.

📌 Let us help you move with confidence, connect with the right stakeholders, and convert ambition into sustainable success on the continent.

📩 To discuss, contact:
Bart Stern – Strategic Partnerships
📧 bart.stern@africauksummit.uk