UKAIS 2026 is built around outcomes. Every session, meeting and connection is structured to move capital, open markets and deliver commercially viable partnerships.
Get Your TicketThe Summit brings together influential leaders, investors and entrepreneurs to build lasting partnerships, exchange ideas and unlock new business opportunities across the UK and Africa.
Decision-makers are connected with aligned partners, investors and project sponsors. Each meeting is pre-matched by sector focus and commercial objectives. Through structured B2B and B2G sessions, participants gain direct access to policymakers, capital providers and industry leaders.
Hear from government ministers, institutional investors and industry leaders sharing insights and strategies shaping UK–Africa trade and investment. Learn from those driving real impact across key sectors and emerging markets.
Explore new markets, invest in high-potential sectors and grow your network. Discover opportunities, connect with key decision-makers and unlock Africa’s investment potential — all within one coordinated platform.
The Summit enables B2B and B2G connections between investors and entrepreneurs, fostering long-term partnerships, sustainable business deals and strategic collaborations across key sectors. The goal is clear: move from engagement to execution.
Position your organisation at the centre of the UK–Africa investment conversation. Sponsorship, exhibition and speaking opportunities place your brand directly in front of 300+ senior delegates, policymakers and capital providers.
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Discover high-impact, investment-ready projects across sectors like energy, infrastructure, agriculture, and technology. The summit connects you directly with project owners and decision-makers, offering a trusted platform for partnerships and deal-making.
The Royal Horseguards Hotel is situated on the River Thames close to Embankment and is a perfect base for sightseeing and exploring West London. You're just a short stroll away from iconic landmarks and attractions, from Trafalgar Square to Westminster Abbey and the Houses of Parliament, not to mention the incredible London Eye which you can see from the hotel.
Curated investment profiles, official resources, and direct access to Africa's top investment promotion agencies and strategic UK-India-Africa corridor partners — for UK-based investors.
South Africa
Africa's most industrialised economy. English common law, JSE-listed opportunities, and strong UK banking presence via Absa, Standard Chartered and HSBC. The UK's largest Sub-Saharan trading partner.
India
World's 5th largest economy and fastest-growing major market. Strategic anchor of the UK-India-Africa trilateral corridor. English common law, deep UK commercial ties, and massive infrastructure pipeline create exceptional opportunities for British investors.
Nigeria
Africa's largest economy (220M+ population). Lagos is Africa's fintech capital — home to Flutterwave and Paystack. Large UK-Nigerian diaspora provides established business networks from London.
Kenya
Nairobi is East Africa's commercial capital — home to the Silicon Savannah tech hub. Common law, English-language business environment, and M-Pesa's mobile finance dominance attract UK tech and fintech investors.
Ghana
Among Africa's most stable democracies. English common law, free press, and independent judiciary create a low-risk regulatory environment. UK is Ghana's 4th largest source of FDI.
Ethiopia
Africa's 2nd most populous nation (130M+). Competitive labour costs and zero-tariff AGOA and EBA access. Government-built industrial parks with ready infrastructure attract manufacturing investors.
Tanzania
Politically stable with Africa's premier tourism sector — Serengeti and Zanzibar. Dar es Salaam port serves landlocked East and Central Africa. Significant LNG reserves position Tanzania as a future major exporter.
Rwanda
Africa's #1 for ease of doing business. Zero corruption tolerance, one-stop investment centre at RDB, and Commonwealth membership since 2009. Kigali is fast becoming a major African finance hub.
Uganda
EACOP oil pipeline will transform energy exports. Fertile land, Lake Victoria blue economy, and a young English-speaking workforce create diverse opportunities across sectors. A key UKAIS focus destination.
Côte d'Ivoire
World's #1 cocoa producer and West Africa's fastest-growing economy. Abidjan is the region's financial centre. ECOWAS membership delivers access to a 400M-person regional market.
Senegal
Became a new oil and gas producer in 2024 — a historic shift. BP and Kosmos Energy are key operators. Stable democracy with a respected legal system and growing English-language business presence in Dakar.
DR Congo
World's largest cobalt and copper reserves — the building blocks of EV batteries and green technology. Congo River hydroelectric potential exceeds 100,000 MW. The final frontier for bold, patient capital.
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