Side Events

9:30 AM - 12:00 AM

In partnership with British International Investment

Drawing on collective experience and best practices, the workshop supports practitioners in becoming more effective impact investors. Registration is required.

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

Sponsored by FSD Africa

This roundtable focuses on shifting governance from compliance-based to performance-based incentives within the ESG context. FSD Africa will present their governance framework and toolkit, followed by insights from experienced GPs on implementing effective governance practices.

5:30 PM - 10:00 PM

Sponsored by Visa Foundation

Informal networking reception to welcome delegates attending the VC Summit.

9:00 AM - 12:30 PM

Four concurrent regional sessions focusing on investment opportunities, regulatory developments and market trends across North Africa, East Africa, Southern Africa and West Africa.

1:00 PM - 2:15 PM

These parallel sessions provide dedicated forums for GPs and LPs to engage in open, peer-to-peer discussions about their respective challenges and opportunities in the African private capital landscape.

GP Only is open to all GP conference delegates and LP Only is open to all LP conference delegates.

5:30 PM - 9:30 PM

Sponsored by Mauritius Commercial Bank 

Informal networking reception to close the VC Summit and welcome delegates attending the PE Conference.

7:30 PM - Onwards

Gala Dinner

Sponsored by AfricInvest

Formal dinner for PE Conference and AVCA Week ticketholders only, with live entertainment from Mr. P of the iconic duo P-Square. 

8:45 AM - 10:15 AM

PE Gender Roundtable

In partnership with Visa Foundation and 2X Global

This roundtable is open to all conference delegates and will explore the topic, 'Achieving Gender Balance in Private Capital'.

Professional Development Masterclasses

Our masterclasses provide practical, hands-on training for investment professionals at all levels. Find out more about the Fundraising Masterclass and the Managing Exits Masterclass.