Africa: What to Know About the Africa CEO Forum
The two-day summit will feature more than 70 sessions and a presidential panel on growth and investment, organizers said.
- The 2026 Africa CEO Forum begins today at the Kigali Convention Centre, bringing together over 2,000 CEOs, investors, and leaders from over 75 countries for a two-day summit.
- Held under the theme "Scale or fail: Why Africa must embrace shared ownership," discussions focus on moving fragmented African markets toward large-scale competitiveness through cross-border cooperation and shared investment models.
- At least six heads of state have confirmed attendance, including President William Ruto of Kenya, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu of Nigeria, and President Mohamed Ould Ghazouani of Mauritania.
- Co-Hosted by the International Finance Corporation and Jeune Afrique Media Group, the forum has facilitated more than $1 billion in investment commitments over the last two editions.
- Local entrepreneurs are encouraged to identify potential partners and pitch beyond the formal agenda, positioning Rwanda as an active player in shaping the continent's economic future.
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