Africa Business Convention
A community of Africa’s most consequential organisations, companies, institutions and bodies whose representatives are connected all year round, and are positioned at the centre of the continent’s most important commercial conversations.
ABC provides rigorous analysis, policy deep-dives, and strategic foresight for the continent’s decision-makers.
The Why of ABC
Our mission is clear: to help businesses capture the growing opportunities in Africa.
The Africa Business Convention exists to accelerate Africa’s economic transformation by uniting policymakers, business leaders, and partners to champion enterprise, investment, and inclusive growth.
Since its establishment in 2021, the Africa Business Convention has developed a long-term framework anchored on seven core sectors that shape dialogue, build communities, and inspire action.
Through sectoral communities, Africa Business Convention serves as a catalyst for policy reform, business collaboration, and investment commitments that drive real change.
The Seven Communities of ABC
These seven pillars of Africa's prosperity guide our work and serve as the core communities under which our members are organized.
1. AFS
Agriculture & Food Security
2. BIC
Banking, Investments & Capital
3. BSG
Business Environment, Social & Governance
4. FIT
Fintech, Innovation and Technology
5. JET
Jobs, Economy & Trade
6. PIE
Power, Infrastructure & Energy
7. TES
Tourism, Entertainment & Sports
Membership
Seven Communities. Three Membership Options.
Join any of the curated communities of Africa’s most consequential organisations, companies, institutions and bodies whose representatives stay connected all year round, and are positioned at the centre of the continent’s most important commercial conversations.
The exclusive membership values are definitely attractive.
Reports
Gain useful insights from our in-depth, broad-based and sector-focused research.
Africa Business Convention Report 2026
Africa Investment Yearbook 2026
Africa Business Convention Report 2026
The FIT stream focuses on financial technology companies, businesses and evolving policies, innovation and investments supporting their growth.
Africa Investment Yearbook 2026
The FIT stream focuses on financial technology companies, businesses and evolving policies, innovation and investments supporting their growth.
Africa Brief
Latest analysis of Africa’s business and investment climate.
Africa Business Convention 2027
2-3 March 2027 | Lagos, Nigeria
Want to attend Africa’s most consequential annual business event? Click below to join the waitlist. We will notify you as soon as registration opens.
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Featured Speakers in Previous Annual Conventions
The annual Africa Business Convention convenes global and Africa’s top voices (leaders, entreprenuers, innovators, policy makers, etc.) for the optimisation of the business landscape on the continent.
Snapshots
Keeps track of events and curates memories from the Africa Business Convention.
