Discussion Topics

1. Market Access

Participants will engage directly with African government officials, multilateral development banks, and investment promotion agencies across the power, agro-processing, transport corridor, and pharmaceutical manufacturing sectors. Sessions cover regulatory frameworks, currency risk, blended finance, and the commercial terms behind cross-border transactions.

2. Minerals

Africa holds approximately 30% of global critical mineral reserves. Sessions examine the entire value chain—from exploration and licensing to refining, beneficiation, and downstream processing. Discussions will also highlight the Lobito Corridor, alongside AU and UK critical mineral strategies, outlining exactly what UKEF, BII, and DFI capital require to back graphite, rare earths, and copper projects.

3. The UK–Africa–India Trilateral Corridor

These three markets function as a working investment and production corridor. Key focus areas include manufacturing partnerships, trade finance, and the sectors closest to executable cross-border deals across pharmaceuticals, agro-processing, light manufacturing, and energy equipment.