Cambridge Africa Business Conference 2025
17 May 2025
09:00 -17:00
Times are shown in local time.
Open to: All
Cambridge Judge Business School
Trumpington St
Cambridge
CB2 1AG
United Kingdom
Join this year’s conference
Mark your calendars for the 10th annual Cambridge Africa Business Conference on 17 May 2025, at Cambridge Judge Business School.
Hosted by the Cambridge Africa Business Network, this year’s conference is themed ‘Africa Tomorrow: Driving Innovation, Growth, and Global Influence’.
Discussions will focus on improving Africa’s capacity for development and the crucial choices for building better, more sustainable, and impactful futures.
Please note, this event is organised by Cambridge Judge Business School students.
About the conference
For this milestone 10th edition, there’s a strong focus on bringing compelling voices to the stage. The speaker list has been curated with an eye for those who bring rich stories, hard-won insights, and maybe even some uncomfortable truths to the table. The programme also features a deliberate blend of perspectives, matching seasoned leaders with influential new-school innovators who are actively shaping Africa’s future landscape.
Beyond the keynotes and panels, CABC 2025 aims to offer a well-rounded experience. Thanks to the support of key sponsors, the day will be infused with elements celebrating African culture, including opportunities to enjoy authentic cuisine, nods to cutting-edge fashion, and experience artistic interludes, enriching the networking and learning environment.
Key discussion areas will be explored through focused panels, all touching on the theme of building better:
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Financing Africa’s future
Examining trends in private equity, fintech, and blende finance models that support sustainable growth.
2
Strategic investments
Assessing opportunities within energy, manufacturing, and agribusiness with an eye towards long-term value creation.
3
Digital transformation
Discussing the impact and application of AI, blockchain, and new technologies to solve meaningful challenges.
4
Africa on the global stage
Considering the growing influence of the continent’s creative economies and their role in shaping identity and opportunity.
Who should clear their schedule for this?
The impatient ones. The entrepreneurs thinking 5 steps ahead, the policy folks needing ground-level perspective, the students who plan on running things someday and the creatives shaping the narrative. If you’re done with platitudes and want to connect with people actively building Africa Tomorrow, this is likely your room.
The conference consistently attracts a diverse group, including entrepreneurs, investors, policy advisors, academics, students, and professionals with a keen interest in Africa. It provides a valuable setting for making connections and exchanging ideas on how to contribute to thoughtful development.
Register
Registration is now open, and we recommend booking soon as places are limited.
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