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Strengthening UK and Africa business relations

About the Annual AfBC UK - Africa Business Forum

The AfBC UK-Africa Business Forum is a flagship annual event that brings together business leaders, policymakers, investors, entrepreneurs, and professionals to examine Africa’s dynamic economic landscape and growing investment potential.


 This high-level forum is dedicated to unlocking sustainable trade, investment, and financing opportunities, fostering meaningful partnerships, and sharing actionable strategies for doing business across the continent.


The Forum seeks to accelerate trade, investment, and collaboration between the UK and Africa. It convenes a diverse network of stakeholders, including government officials, corporate executives, development finance institutions (DFIs), multilateral development banks (MDBs), institutional investors, philanthropists, private equity and venture capital firms, banks, NGOs, academics, professionals, and members of the diaspora.

 Join the forum to discover where and how to invest in Africa to drive long-term, inclusive growth. Engage in insightful conversations with expert speakers and connect with like-minded leaders and investors committed to shaping a sustainable future.


Explore emerging investment trends, ESG-driven opportunities, and best practices for navigating Africa’s evolving markets. Through real-world case studies and innovative projects, the Summit will spotlight the rise of sustainable and impact investing—demonstrating how responsible investment is delivering positive outcomes for both communities and investors.

AfBC Annual UK - Africa Business Forum 2025

Register to attend the Annual AfBC UK - Africa Business Forum 2025 (UABF2025) —The premier event designed to strengthen economic relations, trade and investment between the UK and African markets. 


Date: 24-25 September 2025 

Location: London

Register to attend

Why attend the Forum?

Discover market and investment opportunities

Promote your business, generate prospects and gain new insights

Promote your business, generate prospects and gain new insights

 Learn and discover emerging trade, investment, projects financing, business and partnerships opportunities throughout the African continent.

Promote your business, generate prospects and gain new insights

Promote your business, generate prospects and gain new insights

Promote your business, generate prospects and gain new insights

Promote your business and services. Gain unparalleled insights into African business, economics, politics, markets and investment prospects. 

Network, connect and establish new relationships

Promote your business, generate prospects and gain new insights

Network, connect and establish new relationships

Connect with other industry leaders, businesses, investors, financiers, policymakers, professionals and entrepreneurs.

The Programme

Wednesday, 24 September 2025
09:00 - 10:00 Registration10:00 - 10:30 Welcome Remarks and Keynote10:30 - 12:30 Plenary Session 1: Reimagining UK–Africa Strategy: Unlocking Economic Growth, Trade, and Investment in a Contested and Fragmented Global Economy12:30 - 13:30 Refreshment Break & Lunch13:30 - 16:00 Plenary Session 2: Driving Sustainable Finance and Impact Investment in Africa16:00 - 17:00 Networking18:00 - 21:00 UK - Africa Business Forum Networking Reception
Thursday, 25 September 2025
09:00 - 10:00 Registration10:00 - 10:30 Welcome Remarks and Keynote10:30 - 12:30 Plenary Session 3: Market Opportunities, Access, Transformation and Cross Border Trading12:30 - 13:30 Refreshment Break & Lunch13:30 - 16:00 Plenary Session 2: Driving Sustainable Finance and Impact Investment in Africa16:00 - 17:00 Networking

Speakers

H.E. Busingye Johnston

H.E Ms. Macenje Florence Mazoka

H.E Ms. Macenje Florence Mazoka

Rwanda High Commissioner to the UK

H.E Ms. Macenje Florence Mazoka

H.E Ms. Macenje Florence Mazoka

H.E Ms. Macenje Florence Mazoka

Zambia High Commissioner to the UK

Senator Sunday Marshall Katung

H.E Ms. Macenje Florence Mazoka

Senator Sunday Marshall Katung

Senator Representing Kaduna South Senatorial District, Nigeria

Keith Stokes-Smith

H.E Ms. Macenje Florence Mazoka

Senator Sunday Marshall Katung

Chairman of the Birmingham Commonwealth Association (BCA) and Advisory Board Member, African Business Chamber (AfBC)

Michael Hugman

Laurence Robertson

Dr. Valentine Obi

Lead Economist and a Global Director

 Climate at the Children's Investment Fund Foundation (CIFF)

Dr. Valentine Obi

Laurence Robertson

Dr. Valentine Obi

Founder & Group CEO - eTranzact

Advisory Board Member

Advisory Board Member

Commonwealth Enterprise and Investment Council (CWEIC)

Advisory Council Member

Advisory Council Member

African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank)

Geoffrey White

Laurence Robertson

Laurence Robertson

CEO

Agility Africa

Laurence Robertson

Laurence Robertson

Laurence Robertson

Board Member

The British Ethiopian Chamber of Commerce (BECC) 

Serigne Mansour GAYE

Serigne Mansour GAYE

Serigne Mansour GAYE

President of the UK Senegal Business Council /Senegal UK Chamber of Commerce

Patricia S Kabuleeta

Serigne Mansour GAYE

Serigne Mansour GAYE

Minister Counsellor, Trade and Economic Affairs

Government of Uganda 

Dr Sara Clancy

Serigne Mansour GAYE

Dr Sara Clancy

Executive Director

Partner Africa 

Steve Cameron

Itai Michael Choto

Itai Michael Choto

MD

Cameron Maritime Resources

Itai Michael Choto

Itai Michael Choto

Itai Michael Choto

International Envoy-Office of the President 

Republic of Guinea

Yashnath Issur

Itai Michael Choto

Yashnath Issur

Chief Executive Officer

Nxtra Africa

Emma Sauvanet

Itai Michael Choto

Yashnath Issur

Associate Director

BDO UK LLPa and Manufacturing Africa

Rashida Abdulai

Ariel White-Tsimikalis

Rashida Abdulai

Senior Associate

DLA Piper

Tommie Edwards

Ariel White-Tsimikalis

Rashida Abdulai

Co-Founder & CEO

Tech1M.AI 

Ariel White-Tsimikalis

Ariel White-Tsimikalis

Ariel White-Tsimikalis

Partner

Goodwin Procter (UK) LLP

Ms. Malebogo Kote

Ariel White-Tsimikalis

Ariel White-Tsimikalis

Director of International Business

Botswana Investment and Trade Centre (BITC)

Gbite Oduneye

Ms. Veronica Bolton Smith

Augustine (Gus) Makoni

Founder and Managing Partner

ODBA

Augustine (Gus) Makoni

Ms. Veronica Bolton Smith

Augustine (Gus) Makoni

Group Chief Financial Officer

The Private Infrastructure Development Group (PIDG) 


Nankunda Katangaza

Ms. Veronica Bolton Smith

Ms. Veronica Bolton Smith

Director, Hook Tangaza

Co-founder, African Corporate and Government Counsel Forum (ACGC) and Co-founder, African Law & Tech Network (ALT Network) 


Ms. Veronica Bolton Smith

Ms. Veronica Bolton Smith

Ms. Veronica Bolton Smith

CEO, Critical Minerals Africa Group 

Non Executive Director, ThirdWay Capital


Steve Cameron

Dr Blessing Enakimio

Freda Isingoma

Matthew Anderson

Chairman, Francophone British Business Council

Chairman, MAURITANIAN BRITISH BUSINESS COUNCIL 

Freda Isingoma

Dr Blessing Enakimio

Freda Isingoma

Lead Fund Manager

Octopus Investments

Dr Blessing Enakimio

Dr Blessing Enakimio

Dr Blessing Enakimio

CEO

Blé Global

Ben Botes

Dr Blessing Enakimio

Dr Blessing Enakimio

Group Managing Director

The Caban Group

Ian Thomas

Michaelle Kubwimana

Jihane Hakimi

Joint Managing Director

Crested Crane Connections UK Ltd

Jihane Hakimi

Michaelle Kubwimana

Jihane Hakimi

Associate Manager, Financial Institutions

EBRD

Michaelle Kubwimana

Michaelle Kubwimana

Michaelle Kubwimana

CEO

Rwanda Business UK

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Past Events

AfBC UK - Africa Business Forum 2024

AfBC UK - Africa Trade and Investment Conference 2023

AfBC UK - Nigeria Business Forum 2023

 Join African Business Chamber (AfBC) UK - East Africa Business Forum  on Monday 25 September 2023 in London. 


Theme: Unlocking UK -  East Africa economic potential: market, trade, investment, Exports - Imports (EXIM), business, innovation, knowledge and diaspora opportunities



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AfBC UK - Nigeria Business Forum 2023

AfBC UK - Africa Trade and Investment Conference 2023

AfBC UK - Nigeria Business Forum 2023

 Join African Business Chamber (AfBC) UK - Nigeria Business Forum  on  Wednesday 27 September 2023 in London.


Theme: Unlocking economic, market, trade, investment, business, innovation and diaspora opportunities between the UK and Nigeria




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AfBC UK - Africa Trade and Investment Conference 2023

AfBC UK - Africa Trade and Investment Conference 2023

AfBC UK - Africa Trade and Investment Conference 2023

 African Business Chamber (AfBC)  UK - Africa Trade and Investment Conference 20223 will be held on Thursday 28 September 2023, in London. 


The conference will be hybrid: In Person (London) and  Online (Virtual)


Theme: Boosting Trade,  Investment Relations, Commercial Activities, Innovation, Internationalisation, Diasporic Economy and Supply Chain

register now

AfBC UK - West Africa Business Forum 2023

The Future of UK Africa Trade, Policies and Relations Discussion Forum

AfBC UK - Africa Trade and Investment Conference 2023

Join African Business Chamber (AfBC) UK - West Africa Business Forum  on Monday 25 September 2023 in London. 


Theme: Unlocking UK -  West Africa economic potential: market, trade, investment, Exports - Imports (EXIM) and business opportunities




Register now

AfBC UK - Africa Diaspora Business Forum 2023

The Future of UK Africa Trade, Policies and Relations Discussion Forum

The Future of UK Africa Trade, Policies and Relations Discussion Forum

 Join African Business Chamber (AfBC) UK - Africa Diaspora Business Forum  on  Saturday 30 September 2023 in London.


Theme: Unlocking the potential of African diaspora in the UK, economic participation, diaspora in business, Diaspora Direct Investment (DDI) and remittances in Africa




Register now

The Future of UK Africa Trade, Policies and Relations Discussion Forum

The Future of UK Africa Trade, Policies and Relations Discussion Forum

The Future of UK Africa Trade, Policies and Relations Discussion Forum

On Thursday 18 August 2022 African Business Chamber (AfBC) hosted an online Q & A session and Prime Minister leadership debate on The Future of UK Africa Trade, Policies and Relations.  Guest speakers included the Secretary of State for International Trade, Anne-Marie Trevelyan MP and Rt Hon Gavin Williamson CBE MP - Former Secretary of State, Education and for Defence.

Join AfBC Network? Why become a member?

Get support to plan, start, grow and scale up your business, launch new products and services, innovate and transform your business model, expand into new markets and internationalise. Learn and access new business contracts, tenders and procurement opportunities

Get support, insights and market intelligence on opportunities, development projects and investments in Africa. Get help to develop effective market entry strategy, identify and manage risks, manage operations, CSR/ESG initiatives and supply chain. Establish and build robust partnerships in Africa for growth.

Get support, insights and market intelligence on opportunities, development projects and investments in Africa. Get help to develop effective market entry strategy, identify and manage risks, manage operations, CSR/ESG initiatives and supply chain. Establish and build robust partnerships in Africa for growth.

Grow Business Global

Get support, insights and market intelligence on opportunities, development projects and investments in Africa. Get help to develop effective market entry strategy, identify and manage risks, manage operations, CSR/ESG initiatives and supply chain. Establish and build robust partnerships in Africa for growth.

Get support, insights and market intelligence on opportunities, development projects and investments in Africa. Get help to develop effective market entry strategy, identify and manage risks, manage operations, CSR/ESG initiatives and supply chain. Establish and build robust partnerships in Africa for growth.

Get support, insights and market intelligence on opportunities, development projects and investments in Africa. Get help to develop effective market entry strategy, identify and manage risks, manage operations, CSR/ESG initiatives and supply chain. Establish and build robust partnerships in Africa for growth.

Doing Business in Africa (DBiA)

Start your partnering journey in Africa. Establish new relationships, partnerships, collaborations, Joint Ventures (JVs) and M&As to grow and scale up your business, trade and investments in the African markets.

Get support, insights and market intelligence on opportunities, development projects and investments in Africa. Get help to develop effective market entry strategy, identify and manage risks, manage operations, CSR/ESG initiatives and supply chain. Establish and build robust partnerships in Africa for growth.

Join AfBC events, conferences, forums and seminars to connected with like minded peers, leaders, entrepreneurs and investors doing business in Africa. Build new and enhance business relationships and connections to accelerate growth. Learn new market and investment opportunities

Partner in Africa

Join AfBC events, conferences, forums and seminars to connected with like minded peers, leaders, entrepreneurs and investors doing business in Africa. Build new and enhance business relationships and connections to accelerate growth. Learn new market and investment opportunities

Get support to develop your pitch deck. Join our investment readiness programme. Find, understand and identify suitable finance options for your business. Get support to access investors/VCs, growth capital and funding. Sign up to join AfBC Africa Deal Room and Investors Roundtables to find bankable and profitable investment opportunities and projects in Africa.

Join AfBC events, conferences, forums and seminars to connected with like minded peers, leaders, entrepreneurs and investors doing business in Africa. Build new and enhance business relationships and connections to accelerate growth. Learn new market and investment opportunities

Connect in Africa

Get support to develop your pitch deck. Join our investment readiness programme. Find, understand and identify suitable finance options for your business. Get support to access investors/VCs, growth capital and funding. Sign up to join AfBC Africa Deal Room and Investors Roundtables to find bankable and profitable investment opportunities and projects in Africa.

Get support to develop your pitch deck. Join our investment readiness programme. Find, understand and identify suitable finance options for your business. Get support to access investors/VCs, growth capital and funding. Sign up to join AfBC Africa Deal Room and Investors Roundtables to find bankable and profitable investment opportunities and projects in Africa.

Get support to develop your pitch deck. Join our investment readiness programme. Find, understand and identify suitable finance options for your business. Get support to access investors/VCs, growth capital and funding. Sign up to join AfBC Africa Deal Room and Investors Roundtables to find bankable and profitable investment opportunities and projects in Africa.

Invest in Africa

Expand your business into new markets and overseas to capture new customer base. Gain support to export in Africa or import into the UK. Join our B2B programme to connect with suppliers and buyers. Find trade and export finance services.

Get support to develop your pitch deck. Join our investment readiness programme. Find, understand and identify suitable finance options for your business. Get support to access investors/VCs, growth capital and funding. Sign up to join AfBC Africa Deal Room and Investors Roundtables to find bankable and profitable investment opportunities and projects in Africa.

Get support to develop your pitch deck. Join our investment readiness programme. Find, understand and identify suitable finance options for your business. Get support to access investors/VCs, growth capital and funding. Sign up to join AfBC Africa Deal Room and Investors Roundtables to find bankable and profitable investment opportunities and projects in Africa.

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