About the Summit - The Africa Summit London

11th December 2026 | UK House of Lords

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The Summit convenes over 250 distinguished leaders and decision-makers, including policymakers, investors, business executives, diplomats, development stakeholders and senior representatives of financial and other strategic institutions. Discussions will focus on the intersection of capital, investment, infrastructure, trade, financial intermediation, industrial development and economic policy, creating a relevant platform for institutions shaping Africa’s economic growth and investment landscape.

About The Summit

The ALM Africa Summit London is relaunched as a broad, two-day UK–Africa partnership summit on 10–11 December 2026. It opens with a reception at the House of Lords and continues with a full-day conference that closes with the new UK–Africa Leadership Awards. The ABLA awards now run as a separate event.

The UK–Africa relationship is moving from aid towards investment, trade, security and skills partnerships, and the Summit is refreshed to lead that conversation in London. Moving ABLA to its own event, and closing the Summit with new UK–Africa Leadership Awards, lets the Summit speak to — and celebrate — the whole relationship, not one community of business leaders.

Unmatched Access to Decision-Makers

Engage directly with Heads of State, industry leaders, global investors, and policymakers. Forge powerful connections that can elevate your business, expand your network, and open doors to new opportunities.

Exclusive Investment and Partnership Opportunities

Discover high-growth sectors, investment-ready projects, and emerging markets across Africa. Whether you're seeking capital, collaborators, or new markets—this is where deals begin.

Practical Insights and Game-Changing Strategies

Gain insider knowledge on how trade, MDIs, AfCFTA, digital transformation, and sustainable innovation are reshaping Africa’s business landscape. Walk away with ideas and strategies you can act on immediately.

Personal Growth, Purpose, and Influence

This isn’t just about business—it’s about legacy. Align your ambitions with Africa’s future, contribute to transformative change, and grow your influence as part of a global network of leaders shaping the continent’s next chapter.

Special Highlights of The Summit

Opening Reception at the House of Lords

Where the Next Chapter begins.

The Summit opens on Thursday 10 December at the Palace of Westminster, hosted by a sponsoring Peer. Ministers, High Commissioners, investors and leaders from across the UK–Africa relationship gather for the opening address.

Seven Sectors, One Agenda Forum

Invest. Secure. Innovate. Educate.

Health, infrastructure, technology, energy, defence and security, critical minerals, and education and skills each get a dedicated session with a clear question and a target outcome.

Women and youth, diaspora, climate resilience, AfCFTA trade and finance run through every track.

Critical Minerals Plenary: From Pit to Product

Value addition. Responsible supply chains.

How can Africa capture more value from its minerals while the UK secures responsible supply chains? Mines ministers, industry, trading and civil society voices tackle the question together.

The aim is commitments on local processing and responsible sourcing.

Country And Deal Spotlights

Showcasing bankable opportunities.

Investment agencies present short, focused pitches that put African countries and priority projects in front of UK capital, development finance institutions and corporate partners.

Pre-arranged business and government meetings help turn introductions into deals.

The London Communiqué

Commitments, not just conversations.

A short statement of sector priorities and commitments, published within two weeks of the Summit and shared with government and partners.

Quarterly working groups through 2027 carry the work into the next edition.

UK–Africa Leadership Awards

Recognizing leaders on both sides of the partnership.

The Summit closes by honouring individuals and organisations from Africa and the UK whose leadership drives the partnership. Every category is open to nominees from both sides, and self-nominations are welcome with a referee.

Nominations are open from 19 October to 13 November 2026.

Speakers

Days

350

Participants

Sessions

Venue

Africa Summit Past Speakers

Engage with inspiring talks on various topics from our distinguished speakers at the Africa Summit.