Bold Moves: Powering 10x in Africa

28 April – 2 May 2025 | Lagos, Nigeria

The Annual AVCA Conference and VC Summit is the largest Africa-focused private capital gathering globally, attracting investors who collectively manage over US$1.5trn in assets.​

The 2025 conference focused on transformative strategies to unlock exponential growth across the continent. It brought together global investors, capital allocators, policymakers, business leaders and industry stakeholders for solutions-driven dialogue on the next chapter of private investment in Africa. Discussions highlighted how bold, innovative approaches can drive Africa's long-term economic growth, and how the vast opportunities available to global investors ready to make their mark.

See you at the 22nd Annual AVCA Conference in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania next year. 

2025 Keynote Speakers

  • Dr Jumoke Oduwole MFR, Honourable Minister, Federal Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment, Nigeria (PE Conference Keynote)
  • Tope Awotona, Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Calendly (VC Summit Keynote)
  • Nigel Morris, Co-Founder and Managing Partner, QED Investors (VC Summit Keynote)

Over the past 21 years, the Annual AVCA Conference has convened industry leaders in Botswana, Cameroon, Egypt, Ethiopia, Ghana, Ivory Coast, Kenya, Morocco, Senegal, South Africa and Tunisia to showcase investible opportunities across Africa. This flagship gathering has become the premier forum for promoting, developing, and stimulating private investment on the continent.