WELCOME
Welcome to the Cambridge Africa Business Conference!
Now in its 11th year, the Cambridge Africa Business Conference is the leading Cambridge-convened platform for Africa-focused thought leadership, bringing together a curated audience of senior business leaders, investors, DFIs, founders, policymakers, and the wider Cambridge academic ecosystem.
The speakers featured in this year’s Conference were selected for their direct experience at the intersection of these themes. We hope their contributions today spark conversation, connection, and action.
Sethu Tshabalala
Chair, Cambridge Africa Business Network
University of Cambridge, Judge Business School
2026 SPEAKERS
This year’s speakers are true powerhouses; leaders who have built (and currently building) the rails the continent depends on.
We’ve pulled together a group of people shaping what business from—and for—Africa will look like.
OUR WHY
the future.
Africa is at an inflection point. It’s emerging as a global hub for innovation, investment, and influence, but still facing structural barriers that limit its full potential.
This year’s theme, “Building Africa’s Future: Capital, Innovation & Pan-African Scale”, responds to three converging forces reshaping Africa’s economic trajectory: the evolution of capital structures, innovation moving beyond fintech into the real economy, and the growing imperative of pan-African scale under AfCFTA.
If you’re serious about the future of business in Africa, this is where you need to be.
THE CONFERENCE
here’s what you’re up for.
Keynote Speakers
Gain insights from industry leaders and experts as they unpack Africa’s current landscape and explore the opportunities shaping its future impact.
Panel Sessions
Join thought-provoking discussions with top African innovators and industry leaders building exciting companies and programs on the continent
Fireside Chats
Get up close with industry leaders in intimate, unscripted conversations that go beyond the headlines.
Networking Booth
Wrap up the conference in style with a networking booth where students have one-on-one conversations with industry experts in their field.
Gala Dinner
Speakers and select delegates experience a classic Cambridge tradition—an elegant dinner in one of the university’s historic colleges, where conversations flow as freely as the wine.
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