London, UK – June 2025 — The organisers of the 15th UK–Africa Business, Trade & Investment Summit are honoured to welcome Prof. Luis Gabriel Franceschi, Assistant Secretary‑General of the Commonwealth of Nations, as a featured speaker this September in London.
A renowned expert in constitutional and international law, Prof. Franceschi leads critical portfolios for the 56-member Commonwealth, including democracy, judicial reform, governance, and human rights. He also co-coordinates the upcoming Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM), guiding the organisation’s strategic vision and negotiations.
Prof. Franceschi’s distinguished career spans founding Strathmore University Law School in Nairobi, serving as a visiting scholar at Oxford and UC Berkeley, and advising institutions such as the UN, World Bank, and major international courts. His global impact is reflected in prestigious awards, including the Ordre National du Mérite (Gabon) and the Utumishi Bora National Award.
Law, Innovation, and the Future of Africa–UK Partnership
Earlier this year, Prof. Franceschi led a pivotal discussion at the Commonwealth Secretariat on “AI and Access to Justice,” showcasing how artificial intelligence can reshape legal advice, dispute resolution, and ethics in justice delivery.
At the UK–Africa Summit 2025, Prof. Franceschi will connect legal innovation, digital tools, and governance with practical strategies for investment and risk mitigation—especially within East and Southern Africa. His session will cover:
Don’t miss Prof. Franceschi’s insights at the UK–Africa Business, Trade & Investment Summit 2025 in London.
Register: https://ukafricasummit2025.eventbrite.co.uk
Brochure: https://www.ukafricabusinesssummit.uk/2025brochure.pdf
