Africa CEO Forum Annual Summit: dates, who attends, and how founders get in
The largest international meeting of the African private sector.
Verified ·5 official sources·Organised by Africa CEO Forum (founded by Jeune Afrique Media Group; permanently co-hosted by IFC, World Bank Group)
The essentials from the organiser's own pages: when, where, how big, and how founders get in. Speakers, investor lists and past editions are on the official site.
- Next edition
- May 3–4, 2027 · Africa CEO Forum 2027 source
- Where
- Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire
- Format
- in-person
- Cadence
- Annual, May (2026 edition 14–15 May, Kigali)
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Next edition
| Dates | May 3–4, 2027 source |
|---|---|
| Edition | Africa CEO Forum 2027 |
| Venue | Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire |
| Tickets | registration.theafricaceoforum.com source |
How founders get in
Meeting investors there
The organiser describes 'Invest In' sessions that let CEOs and investors meet high-level African government officials, plus networking with decision-makers. source
Before you go: the hub's cold email to VCs playbook covers the pre-event outreach that fills a meeting calendar, and Causo matches your stage and thesis to the funds in its database so you know who to ask for a meeting.
Official links and socials
Prepare for it
- How to cold email VCs — book the meetings before you land.
- The 12-slide seed deck — what to have ready when a partner says "send me the deck".
- Accelerator deadlines — the application windows that open around the event.
Sources
Every fact above was read from one of these official pages on Oct 26, 2026:
Africa CEO Forum Annual Summit: frequently asked
When is Africa CEO Forum Annual Summit 2027?
Africa CEO Forum Annual Summit 2027 runs May 3–4, 2027 at Abidjan, according to the organiser's published dates.
How big is Africa CEO Forum Annual Summit?
2,500 participants attendees (2027), from 90+ (2027 edition page) countries, per the organiser.