The Largest Annual Gathering of the African Private Sector
đź“Ť Kigali, Rwanda
📅 May 14–15, 2026
🏆 A Global-Scale Summit
The Africa CEO Forum returns to Kigali on May 14 and 15, 2026, bringing together more than 2,800 business leaders, investors, and policymakers from Africa and around the world.
As the largest international meeting dedicated to the African private sector, the Forum serves as a strategic platform highlighting the pivotal role of businesses in driving the continent’s development.
Over two days of high-level conferences, debates, and networking sessions, participants will explore key issues shaping Africa’s growth, investment opportunities, and economic transformation.
đź“Š Key Figures from the 2025 Edition
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+2,800 participants
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+90 countries represented
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+300 accredited journalists
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+500 government representatives
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+750 women leaders
đź’Ľ Why Attend?
For CEOs
Gain access to a high-level networking platform, engage in strategic discussions, and strengthen your leadership across the continent.
For Investors
Identify new business opportunities, meet influential decision-makers, and discover high-potential projects shaping Africa’s future.
For Governments
Engage in direct dialogue with the private sector, share insights, and explore practical solutions to accelerate economic transformation.
đź‘Ą An Influential Community
Each year, the Forum gathers some of the most prominent leaders from Africa and beyond, including:
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Amir Ben Yahmed, CEO, Jeune Afrique Media Group
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H.E. Aziz Akhannouch, Head of Government, Morocco
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Jeremy Awori, Group CEO, Ecobank
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Philippe Labonne, President, Africa Global Logistics
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Clare Akamanzi, CEO, NBA Africa
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Aigboje Aig-Imoukhuede, Access Holdings
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Tonny Bao, Vice President, Huawei
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Soren Toft, CEO, MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company
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Samaila Zubairu, President and CEO, Africa Finance Corporation
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Zouera Youssoufou, Managing Director and CEO, Dangote Foundation
📬 Practical Information
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Registration: register@theafricaceoforum.com
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Sponsorship: partners@theafricaceoforum.com
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Press: press@theafricaceoforum.com
Organizer
Jeune Afrique Media Group is the leading pan-African press publisher and a major player in the events industry, widely recognized as a media reference across the African continent.
Distributed in 150 countries, the group’s content generates over 100 million views annually on its digital platforms and social networks.
Jeune Afrique Media Group’s event brands, such as the AFRICA CEO FORUM, bring together the most influential communities on the continent, attracting nearly 10,000 participants online and in person throughout the year, including CEOs, financial executives, and public decision-makers.
Additionally, the group leverages its editorial expertise to support active brands in Africa through its integrated communications agency.
