Africa's largest corporate & investment banking event
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We are the no. 1 business meetings facilitator for Africa's capital markets. This is Africa's largest and most senior corporate & investment banking event. The annual meeting place for senior decision-makers from Africa's capital markets community. This in-person event will bring together 1,100+ leading governments, corporates, investors, banks, law firms, regulators and service providers from over 40 countries in 1 location, and feature 95+ expert speakers.
Attendees use this unique pan-regional gathering of Africa's capital markets leaders to re-connect with existing clients, build strong business relations with prospects and hear the market's financial leaders speak on how they are navigating the current economic climate/share their expectations for the year ahead.
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Sovereign, Supra & Agency Financing and Investment Africa Forum on Day 1 (5th March) - the largest gathering of sovereign, central bank & DCM decision-makers in Africa will:
1. Facilitate connections between governments & sovereigns seeking investment opportunities/high returns, with IFIs, FIs & DFIs
2. Provide a unique environment for lenders, investors, advisors & service providers to directly engage with senior African sovereign & central bank decision-makers
3. Provide key learning opportunities & insights into how African sovereigns manage debt & explore innovative financial mechanisms (view the agenda & speakers in the 'agenda' section below)
*This forum is open to all attendees and will run concurrent to the main event, but present its own agenda & speakers*
Private Credit Africa Stream on Day 2 (6th March) - the first and only event dedicated to the development of private credit in Africa will:
1. Connect asset allocators and global funds with African private credit opportunities
2. Create an environment where asset allocators and global funds can pitch senior decision-makers from the private/SME sector for private credit business directly
3. Provide key learning opportunities for this developing financial market (view the agenda & speakers in the 'agenda' section below)
*This stream is open to all attendees and will run concurrent to the main event, but present its own agenda & speakers*
1,060+ senior African financial executives from 380+ companies and 46 countries are already registered (1,100+ are expected).
Countries Represented: Angola, Austria, Belgium, Benin, Bermuda, Botswana, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Congo, Cote d'Ivoire, Egypt, Eswatini, Ethiopia, France, Germany, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, India, Italy, Kenya, Luxembourg, Madagascar, Malawi, Mauritius, Mozambique, Namibia, Netherlands, Nigeria, Portugal, Rwanda, Senegal, South Africa, Sweden, Switzerland, Tanzania, Togo, Uganda, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States, Zambia, Zimbabwe
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The continent's only pan-African debt event is also complemented by an agenda of expert market insights provided by 95+ industry leading speakers, allowing attendees to hear how the continent's local & international financial leaders are navigating the current economic climate/share expectations for the future and benchmark.
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Please click on the different tabs below to view the agendas for our plenary content (Bonds, Loans & ESG Capital Markets); Private Credit Africa Stream; and Sovereign, Supra & Agency Finance and Investment Stream.
*Each stream is accessible to all attendees and will present its own agenda & speakers*
09:00 |
Chairperson’s opening remarksModeratorHead of IBD Sustainable Finance |
09:10 |
Rising interest rates and high inflation: What is the macroeconomic outlook for Africa for the next 12 months and how does it compare to other emerging markets?
ModeratorChief Economist: Head of Research SpeakersAssociate Director, Sovereigns Senior Investment Professional Portfolio Manager |
09:55 |
A closer look into government debt sustainability: How are sovereign’s funding themselves and what strategies should be implemented to mitigate risk?
ModeratorHead of Emerging Markets Debt Capital Markets SpeakersSenior Advisor to the Minister Head of Africa – Sovereigns, DFIs and Blended Finance Chief Country Officer South Africa Vice President, Structured Product Solutions |
10:45 |
Coffee and networking break |
11:15 |
Exploring potential corporate funding strategies: Which methods are currently being used and how can corporates deploy capital while managing risk?
ModeratorHead, Corporate Funding & Investor Relations SpeakersExecutive: Telkom Treasury Manager, Treasury Client Solutions EMEA Executive, Head Securitisation, Debt Capital Markets Global Head of Political Risk & Credit Senior Transactor Chief Financial Officer Associate Director , Debt Capital Markets |
12:10 |
Attracting foreign investment into Africa: Where do international investors see the most potential? What more can Africa do to increase international investor appetite?
ModeratorManaging Director – Emerging Market Fixed Income SpeakersChief Underwriting Officer Portfolio Manager Managing Director & Head of Global Solutions Divisional Head, Corporate Finance |
13:00 |
Networking lunch |
14:25 |
Chairperson’s remarksModeratorHead: Sustainable Finance |
14:30 |
Navigating syndicated loans: How and where are banks lending? What pricing and structures are preferred by African nations?
ModeratorManaging Director, Co-Head of Corporate Origination, Loan Capital Markets, EMEA SpeakersDirector, Syndicate Senior Director, Head of Loan Syndication, Sales & Distribution Director Senior Transactor, Loan Syndications Chief Executive Officer, Rwanda |
15:20 |
The ‘new’ cost of capital: With increased costs of funding being seen as the norm, what are FI’s doing to manage their balance sheets?
ModeratorHead of Financial Institutions & Syndication, SpeakersGroup Head of Ratings Senior Director, Head of Treasury & Financial Institutions Head of Debt Capital Markets Director - Financial Institutions Africa Executive Director, Credit Risk Solutions |
16:05 |
Focusing on SA listed credit pricing through a risk-adjusted lens
SpeakerPortfolio Manager |
16:25 |
Modernising and deepening debt capital markets within Africa to drive sustainable development and economic growth
ModeratorDirector, Syndicate SpeakersDirector of Treasury Executive Director Executive Director Debt Capital Markets Transactor Chief Investment Officer |
17:15 |
Chairperson’s closing remarks followed by networking drinks reception |
09:00 |
Chairperson’s opening remarksSpeakerCo-Head of Syndication and Distribution |
09:10 |
Underdogs: How the World’s most overlooked underloved companies and teams changed the worldThis keynote is a masterclass study of how the worlds most underloved and overlooked teams have achieved success. This keynote is relevant to leaders, investors & managers who want to understand how they can achieve disruptive growth and disproportionate impact in traditional markets dominated by a few large players. For asset managers and portfolio managers this keynote contains valuable insights on the DNA of the teams that do the impossible. For leaders, this keynote contains great insights into the methodology, philosophy and leadership approaches of leaders that have shaped the world. Audience discretion is advised. SpeakerGroup CEO |
09:40 |
How will the AfCFTA (African Continental Free Trade Area) agreement enhance cross border issuances and investments?
ModeratorDirector, Treasury SpeakerSecretary-General |
10:15 |
What is currently holding ESG standardisation back and what should define the African benchmarks when it comes to designing and implementing standards?
ModeratorExecutive Director, Sustainable DCM SpeakersHead: Sustainable Finance Solutions Director of Policy and Development SEO: Dubai Branch |
11:00 |
Coffee and networking break |
11:30 |
Unearthing true sustainability: How credible and transparent is ESG financing?
ModeratorSustainable Finance Executive SpeakersExecutive: Group Treasury Co-Head of Sustainable Finance EMEA Head of ESG Finance and Strategy Director Executive Director, Debt Capital Markets |
12:15 |
Enabling a sustainable transitionIn this presentation, Dipak Patel will delve into the vital role of blended finance and appropriately structured finance for driving South Africa's transition to a green and climate-resilient economy, ultimately working towards achieving net-zero emissions by 2050. SpeakerHead: Climate Finance & Innovation |
12:45 |
Keeping the lights on in Africa: What does a successful energy transition look like in Africa, given the need to balance energy sustainability, reliability and demand?
ModeratorHead Project & Export Finance SpeakersChief Financial Officer Head: Resource & Project Finance SBU Head - Energy Group Executive, Project Preparation |
13:30 |
Networking lunch |
14:30 |
(Re-)Evaluating ESG tracking: What can be done to streamline and improve current processes?
ModeratorExecutive Director SpeakersHead of Sustainability Head of Strategy and Resource Mobilization Joint Head-Credit Solutions |
15:15 |
Redefining sustainable infrastructure finance in Africa: Who is lending and what is available?
ModeratorGroup Executive Treasury SpeakersGroup Business Development Manager: Infrastructure Head of Structured Trade & Export Finance (STEF) Middle East and Africa Founding Partner CFO Managing Director |
16:00 |
Close of Day Two |
09:20 |
Chairperson’s opening remarksSpeakerHead: Debt Capital Markets |
09:30 |
Overview of Africa Private Credit: Demand drivers, deal flow, and market capacity
ModeratorPortfolio Manager SpeakersSenior Portfolio Manager Managing Director, Alternative Credit Investment Director |
10:15 |
Why, where and how are investors and asset allocators investing into Africa Private Credit?
ModeratorGroup Executive: Origination and Coverage SpeakersChief Investment Officer Chief Investment Officer Head of Credit Alternatives Principal, Debt Capital Markets |
11:00 |
Coffee and networking break |
11:30 |
Why do companies choose to raise capital through Private Credit? How do they do it? What are the benefits?
ModeratorPortfolio Manager SpeakersInvestment Specialist Fund Manager: Private Debt Head Credit |
12:15 |
Expanding distribution channels for private credit deals: What role can Investment Banks, DFIs and IFIs play in the direct lending market?
ModeratorPrincipal: DCM Origination SpeakersCo-Founder and Managing Director Director Coverage Executive, East Africa Region |
13:00 |
Networking lunch |
14:15 |
Bringing borrowers and lenders to the private market: How to source deals, build a pipeline, track-record and drive growth?
ModeratorSenior Investment Officer, Financial Institutions Group SpeakersDirector Head of Credit Portfolio Manager |
15:00 |
Private credit fund regimes and deal structuring: Is every deal bespoke? What happens in a default?
ModeratorSenior Funding Manager SpeakersHead of Infrastructure Debt Credit Analyst - Private Debt |
14:20 |
Chairpersons opening remarksModeratorHead of International Capital Markets & Public Sector |
14:25 |
Financing the future: How are WAEMU sovereigns managing their debt? What innovative financing mechanisms are they turning to?
ModeratorManaging Director SpeakersChairman and Group CEO Head of Global Markets Sub Saharan Africa Managing Director Senior Advisor to the Minister |
15:10 |
Addressing how African Sovereigns can combat volatile global market dynamics: How are governments dealing with global and regional economic disparities?
ModeratorHead of Loan Syndicate Africa SpeakersChief Business Officer & Head of Global Markets Director of Syndications and Agency Principal Economist Senior Economist & Acting Director |
15:55 |
Fireside Chat: Diving deeper into government governance, transparency, and institutional development
ModeratorVice President, Product Solutions & Sustainability SpeakersInvestment Lead Senior Transactor, Debt Capital Markets |
16:30 |
Promoting sustainable development in African sovereigns: How are governments addressing the implementation of Sustainable Development Goals?
ModeratorPrincipal, Export Credit Finance SpeakersTechnical Advisor to the Minister Acting Head of International Banking Head of the Risk Management Unit Division Manager |
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