Investing in Africa Conference & Expo (AFSIC): London 7th-9th October 2024

The Investing in Africa Conference & Expo (AFSIC) 2024

London is set to welcome the 11th annual Africa Financial Services Investment Conference (AFSIC) from October 7-9, 2024, at the Park Plaza Westminster.

The event, widely recognized as the largest African investment gathering held outside the continent, connects global investors with Africa’s most promising investment opportunities.

AFSIC has become one of Africa’s most important annual investment events. AFSIC is wholly focused on accelerating Africa’s economic emergence by matching investment opportunities in Africa transforming Africa’s business, trade, and investment environment sustainably growing Africa’s economy, and increasing African incomes in all business sectors at a continental scale.

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Event Overview

AFSIC 2024 is positioned as a crucial platform for facilitating investment into Africa, expecting to bring together over 1,500 influential investors, financial intermediaries, and business leaders. The three-day conference will focus on:

  • Showcasing investment opportunities across various African sectors
  • Facilitating networking and deal-making between investors and African businesses
  • Providing insights into Africa’s economic landscape and investment climate

“AFSIC has become one of the most important conduits of investment into Africa,” said a spokesperson for the event. “With Africa emerging as the next big investment destination, AFSIC 2024 provides an unparalleled forum for investors to explore the continent’s growth potential.”

African Investments Dashboard

This year, AFSIC introduced its updated African Investments Dashboard, a cutting-edge digital platform designed to streamline and enhance your capital-raising efforts.

The Dashboard is a free digital platform aggregating Africa-focused investment opportunities across all African countries, business sectors, and capital types for customized, AI-enhanced access by Africa-focused investors, matching investment opportunities with a global network of institutional investors.

Executives and advisors representing Africa-focused projects, companies, and funds seeking capital can leverage the Dashboard to upload detailed summaries, supporting documents, and engaging video presentations, giving targeted exposure to a discerning audience of institutional investors.

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The company also operates the Africa Business Opportunities Dashboard, which matches business, trade, and investment opportunities across Africa covering all business products, sectors, countries in Africa, and multiple business objectives.

The digital platforms won the global 2022 Salesforce Partner Innovation Award for Financial Services.

African Investments Deal Book

Furthermore, any organization showcasing their investment opportunity on the Dashboard will be prominently featured in the prestigious AFSIC Deal Book. This comprehensive compilation of live deals is distributed to all event delegates and AFSIC’s extensive network of institutional investors, maximizing exposure and potential connections.

Personalized Engagement Opportunities

AFSIC goes beyond digital connectivity. Organizations raising capital can secure a Quickfire slot to present directly to investors, ensuring their pitch stands out. Additionally, our onsite investment team facilitates pre-arranged one-to-one meetings with carefully matched investors, optimizing the chances of securing meaningful partnerships.

Key Features of AFSIC 2024

  1. Expert Insights: Over 300 speakers will share their knowledge of the African investment ecosystem.
  2. Sector-Specific Sessions: Panels and workshops covering infrastructure, technology, fintech, climate change, energy, healthcare, and more.
  3. Investment Matchmaking:
    • Investor pitches and dedicated deal rooms for one-on-one meetings
    • AFSIC African Investment Deal Book profiling numerous projects
    • AFSIC Event App for pre-planning B2B meetings
  4. Networking Opportunities: Including the “Meet African Dealmakers” event for informal connections.

      Why AFSIC Matters

      As Africa continues to emerge as a significant investment destination, AFSIC plays a vital role in channeling capital into the continent. The event provides a unique opportunity for:

      • Investors to discover new, vetted investment opportunities
      • African businesses to access global capital
      • Stakeholders to gain comprehensive insights into Africa’s economic potential

      Special Registration Offer for TanzaniaInvest Readers

      AFSIC 2024 is offering a 10% discount on registration fees for TanzaniaInvest readers with the partner discount code AF2410P.

      Registration and Further Information

      For more details on attendance, sponsorship opportunities, or to register, visit the official AFSIC website at www.afsic.net.

      To register for the event, please visit the dedicated registration page at www.afsic.net/delegate-registration.

      Contact Information:

      • Sponsorship Enquiries: emma@afsic.net
      • Registration: registrations@afsic.net
      • General Enquiries: event@afsic.net

      AFSIC 2024 – Investing in Africa
      October 7-9, 2024 | Park Plaza, Westminster, London

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