Strategic Convergence: Aligning Global Capital with Africa's Growth Imperatives

Redefining how Africa engages with international capital markets. Join global finance leaders in Washington, D.C. during the IMF/World Bank Spring Meetings.

DATE 16 April 2026

VENUE Washington, D.C., USA

HOST African Leadership Magazine

GLOBAL FINANCE DIALOGUE

Bridging Africa's $1.6 Trillion Annual Financing Gap

Convening Ministers of Finance, Central Bank Governors, institutional investors, and development finance institutions to address Africa's critical financing needs.

INFRASTRUCTURE GAP $100B+ per year

CLIMATE FINANCE $277B annually

SME FINANCING $330B opportunity

LEADERSHIP & INNOVATION

Celebrating Africa's Financial Leadership & Innovation

Showcasing banking CEOs, fintech pioneers, national treasuries, and capital market regulators who are shaping Africa's financial future.

AWARDS Finance Leadership

RECOGNITION Top 25 Leaders

IMPACT Global Influence

INVESTMENT FRONTIER

Positioning Africa as a Global Investment Frontier

Reframing Africa's narrative through data, case studies, and investor success stories that reflect the continent's rising competitiveness.

POPULATION 1.4B+ people

YOUTH 70% under 30

DIGITAL ECONOMY $712B by 2050

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OUR MISSION

Event Objectives

Guiding our commitment to transforming Africa's financial landscape through strategic partnerships and innovation.

1

Promote High-Level Engagement Facilitate meaningful connections between African governments, global financiers, and development partners to drive sustainable growth.
2

Drive Strategic Dialogue Foster critical conversations about the next phase of Africa's financial systems and their role in the global economy.
3

Facilitate Commitments Enable investment commitments, policy innovations, and private-sector partnerships that create tangible impact.
4

Recognize Excellence Celebrate outstanding achievements through the prestigious African Finance Leadership Awards.
5

Strengthen Africa's Voice Amplify Africa's position in global capital markets and financial policy spaces.

Global finance leaders converging to shape Africa's economic future

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WHO WILL ATTEND

Target Audience

Bringing together the most influential stakeholders shaping Africa's financial future and global economic landscape.

Ministers of Finance, Trade, and Economy

Government leaders responsible for fiscal policy, trade agreements, and economic development strategies across African nations.

Central Bank Governors

Monetary policy authorities overseeing currency stability, inflation control, and financial system regulation.

CEOs of Banks & Financial Institutions

Senior executives from commercial banks, investment banks, and financial service providers driving Africa's banking sector.

Investment Funds, Private Equity, Sovereign Wealth Funds

Capital allocators managing trillions in assets seeking investment opportunities and partnerships in African markets.

Development Finance Institutions (DFIs)

Multilateral and bilateral institutions providing development financing, technical assistance, and risk mitigation.

Fintech Innovators & Digital Payments Architects

Technology pioneers revolutionizing financial services through mobile money, blockchain, and digital banking solutions.

Global Institutional Investors

Pension funds, insurance companies, and asset managers from Europe, North America, and Asia exploring African opportunities.

Impact Investment & Sustainability Experts

Specialists in ESG, impact measurement, and sustainable finance aligning capital with social and environmental objectives.

Academics, Economists & Think Tanks

Researchers and thought leaders providing data-driven insights, policy analysis, and economic forecasting.

International Media & Policy Influencers

Journalists, analysts, and commentators shaping global narratives about Africa's economic transformation.