Lord Dolar Popat
Lord Dolar Popat is a businessman, Conservative life peer in the House of Lords, and one of the UK’s most experienced parliamentary voices on UK–Africa trade and investment. Appointed to the House of Lords in 2010, he built a successful career in the hospitality and property sectors before entering public service.
Born in Uganda, Lord Popat brings a personal and strategic understanding of East Africa’s commercial landscape. As a former UK Prime Minister’s Trade Envoy to Uganda and Rwanda, with the Democratic Republic of Congo later added to his brief, he has played an important role in strengthening bilateral trade, supporting UK business engagement, and promoting investment-led partnerships across the region.
At the UK–Africa Investment Summit 2026, Lord Popat will share practical insights on deepening UK–Africa trade and investment relations, with a focus on enterprise, private sector growth, market access, and long-term commercial partnerships.
His perspective is especially relevant to discussions on the UK–Africa–India trilateral investment corridor, Uganda’s role as the 2026 Strategic Growth Partner, and the Summit’s focus on moving from access to production, from dialogue to execution, and from interest to bankable outcomes.
A strong advocate for enterprise, education, and stronger UK–Africa economic relations, Lord Popat continues to engage with business leaders, policymakers, investors, and institutions committed to expanding commercially credible partnerships between the UK and African markets.
His contribution to UKAIS 2026 will add depth to conversations on investment diplomacy, private capital mobilisation, regional trade corridors, and the practical conditions required to turn trade ambition into structured investment, industrial partnerships, and deal execution.
Saturday 🥂 Grand Silver Service Gala Lunch
🥂 Grand Silver Service Gala Lunch
🥂 Grand Silver Service Gala Lunch
Post-Summit Celebration of Excellence, Diplomacy & Enterprise
📍 Members’ Dining Room, House of Commons, UK Parliament
📅 Saturday, 13 September 2025
⏰ 12:30 PM – 4:00 PM
🔒 Status: Fully Booked – Invitation Only
🌟 Overview
The Grand Silver Service Gala Lunch marks the ceremonial close of the UK–Africa Business, Trade & Investment Summit 2025. Held in the historic Members’ Dining Room of the House of Commons, this elegant, invite-only event celebrates distinguished contributions to enterprise, diplomacy, and global collaboration.
Sponsored by the World Book of Records, the Gala Lunch gathers prominent business leaders, diplomats, ministers, and changemakers for an afternoon of inspiration, dialogue, and recognition.
🎖️ Theme:
“Celebrating Global Collaboration & Leadership Excellence”
🕰️ Gala Lunch Schedule
👥 Hosted By
Lord Rami Ranger CBE
Chairman, Sun Mark Ltd | Life Peer, House of Lords
In collaboration with the World Book of Records
🚫 Fully Booked – Thank You for Your Interest
Due to overwhelming demand, this gala is now fully booked. Attendance is strictly by invitation, and access to the venue requires advanced registration and official clearance. No walk-ins or last-minute substitutions can be accommodated.
We look forward to celebrating with our invited guests and thank all delegates for contributing to the success of the UK–Africa Business Summit.
📸 Photos and highlights will be available after the event on our official gallery:
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For questions or updates, please contact:
📧 mahendrasinhjadeja@gmail.com
Friday 12th Sept UK-Africa Summit
Keynote Interview – Geopolitics and Global Economy: Africa’s Strategic Positioning
Keynote Interview – Geopolitics and Global Economy: Africa’s Strategic Positioning
Speaker: Lord Dolar Popat – Member, House of Lords, United Kingdom
Moderator: Susan Nsibirwa – Managing Director, Nation Media Group | Monitor Publications