16th UK–Africa Business Summit 2026

Africa presents some of the world’s most dynamic investment and business opportunities, from renewable energy and infrastructure to agriculture, technology, and healthcare. The UK–Africa Business Summit is the leading platform connecting African enterprises with UK investors, creating pathways for trade, partnerships, and sustainable growth.

Join us at the 16th UK–Africa Business, Trade & Investment Summit 2026 in London to engage with senior leaders, policymakers, and investors shaping the future of UK–Africa economic cooperation.

📅 Friday, 11 September 2026
🕣 From 08:30 AM
📍 The Royal Horseguards Hotel & One Whitehall Place, 2 Whitehall Court, London SW1A 2EJ

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This summit is organised in collaboration with:

• UK Department for Business & Trade
• UK Export Finance (UKEF)
• International Trade Centre (ITC)
• Governments of Kenya, Tanzania & Uganda
• The Commonwealth
• London Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI)
• International Trade Committee
• Greater Birmingham Chambers

Additional partners include the Uganda High Commission (UK), , , Cambridgeshire Chambers of Commerce, Hampshire Chamber of Commerce, Exim Bank Europe, India Overseas Trust (IOT), Post Bank Uganda, Absa Bank, regional UK chambers of commerce, and leading African trade and investment agencies.

Since its inception, the UK–Africa Summit has welcomed over 3,700 participants. The 2026 edition promises to be its most influential yet.

• Oil & Gas
• Minerals & Mining
• Agriculture & Agri-Tech
• Infrastructure Development
• Manufacturing & Industrialisation
• Renewable Energy & Climate Solutions
• Tourism & Hospitality
• ICT, Fintech & Digital Transformation
• Banking & Financial Services

Whether you're an investor looking for scalable opportunities or a policymaker seeking development partnerships, this summit offers a unique space to:

• Connect with leading decision-makers from the UK and across Africa
• Discover capital-ready projects in high-growth sectors
• Build cross-border public-private and B2B partnerships
• Gain actionable market insights from East, Southern, and West Africa
• Influence the future of UK–Africa economic collaboration

Meet and engage with a diverse network of influential stakeholders, including:

• Venture capitalists, private equity firms & investors
• CEOs, founders & African business leaders
• Infrastructure & project finance advisors
• Government ministers & trade commissioners
• DFIs & international funding agencies
• African diaspora entrepreneurs & SMEs
• Financial institutions & banking leaders
• Agribusiness & AgriTech innovators
• Legal & investment consultants
• Chambers of commerce, analysts & media

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

The Royal Horseguards Hotel & One Whitehall Place, London, United Kingdom