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April 2026
15-17: African Capital Markets Investment Conference (ACMIC)
(Wed-Fri) London. ACMIC 2026 is a transaction-focused platform to convene African stock exchanges, regulators, listed companies and market intermediaries with development finance institutions, global institutional investors, UK and European capital market peers and the African diaspora investment community. Free.
21: BRVM Investment Days 2026
(Tue) New York. Bourse Régionale des Valeurs Mobilières (BRVM) brings West African ministers, policymakers, financial institutions and corporate leaders face-to-face with international investors at Nasdaq MarketSite. Packed programme highlighting investment opportunities across 8 countries of the West African Economic and Monetary Union (WAEMU) region.
21-22: The Network Forum TNF Africa
(Tue-Wed) London. Don’t miss this annual conference where investment enablers (custody, risk management and many others) share news and ideas. Check the speaker line-up. Recommended as the place to build the future of markets.
27-30: Annual AVCA Conference & VC Summit
(Mon-Thu) Nairobi. Annual gathering of the African Private Capital Association (formerly African Private Equity and Venture Capital Association) over 4 days, includes VC Summit. AVCA advocates for, promotes and supports the growth of private investment. Conference gathers all key stakeholders for panels, roundtables, interactive sessions, and tailored LP/GP engagement.
May 2026
6: Africa Cocoa Finance & Investment Forum (ACFIF) 2026
(Wed) London. The maiden high-level forum dedicated to mobilizing financing and long-term investment for Africa’s cocoa sector. In 2024, cocoa generated $18.4 bn in export value, over 50% of agricultural export earnings in West Africa and 45% in Central Africa. Senior stakeholders from producer country authorities, global financial markets, the cocoa and chocolate industry, commercial banks, DFIs, export credit agencies, asset managers, and market infrastructure providers. Convened by Cocoa Trade & Invest Africa, DMA Invest, and the Institute of Directors (IoD) Africa Group.
25-29: African Development Bank Group's 2026 Annual Meetings
(Mon-Fri) Brazzaville. 2026 Meetings will be the first to be held under the chairmanship of Dr Sidi Ould Tah, elected head of the AfDB in May 2025. The Annual Meetings attract over 3,000 delegates each year, including the institution’s governors and executive directors, development partners’ representatives, philanthropists, academic and research institutions, private sector leaders, civil society stakeholders, the media, as well as members of the Bank management and staff.
27-29: 58th ICMA AGM & Conference
(Wed-Fri) London. The International Capital Market Association discusses the future of global markets including trends, policy and innovation in cross-border bond markets. Market leaders, government ministers and policymakers from UK and top world bond markets.
28-29: Annual Africa Pensions & Investments Summit and Expo 2026
(Thu-Fri) Cape Town. Regulators, policymakers, institutional investors, pension fund trustees, asset managers, insurers, and development partners to shape the next generation of Africa’s pension and retirement reforms. The demographics and regulatory change mean huge growth in the pension industry. Register before 30 April for early bird discount.
June 2026
3: The Africa Debate
(Wed) London. Invest Africa’s premier conference, bringing together the world’s most influential leaders to discuss and debate the continent’s trade and investment landscape. Consistently attracts over 500 delegates.
8-10: The Network Forum TNF Annual Meeting 2026
(Mon-Wed) Paris. Industry highlight and international focal point. This and the regional gatherings are the leading resource for the network management, custody and post-trade community.
October 2026
13-14: AFSIC 2026
(Tue-Wed) London. Africa Financial Services Investment Conference (AFSIC). Probably the biggest and best organized Africa investment event taking place annually in Europe. Highly focused on public markets, private equity, debt, infrastructure and alternatives. Leading global investors, managers and issuers get together. Super Early Bird booking rates (over 50% off final cost) expire 28 Feb 2026.
21-22: Financial Times Africa Summit
(Wed-Thu) London (in-person and digital). Shaping the next era of growth. Gathers over 450 policymakers, investors, business leaders and development strategists. Discuss future direction, strategies for long-term resilience and competitiveness, rethinking international aid and financing models to scaling digital infrastructure, renewable energy, and regional trade. #FTAfrica