2nd EU-Angola Business Forum
Benguela Province, Angola
23-24 May 2023
Following the successful first Angola-European Union Business Forum in Brussels in 2022, the EU in partnership with Angolan authorities will hold a second edition of the event in May 2023.
Since the first edition, Angola continues to improve its business environment, diversify exports and enhance the country’s infrastructure. The EU and its Member States, as major trade and investment partners, are committed to support the reforms oriented towards economic diversification and growth, decent jobs creation and sustainability.
Part of the broader EU strategy to step up engagement through the "partnership of equals" approach, the European Commission concluded negotiations with Angola on a Sustainable Investment Facilitation Agreement (SIFA) - the first EU agreement of this kind - to further enhance sustainable trade and investment links in line with the Global Gateway. The agreement is designed to attract and expand investments while integrating environment and labour rights commitments in the Angola-EU relationship. It seeks to support the diversification of Angola's economy, currently based on its abundant raw materials and energy resources, to unlock the country's potential through inclusive and sustainable growth. In addition, Angola's accession to the African Continental Free Trade Area (ACTAJ and the SADC Trade Protocol contribute critically to connecting Angola's economy to regional and global value chains.
A manifesto for African regionalism - and how to support it
12th April 2023 from 11:00 to 13:00
Online
On 12 April 2023 from 11:00 to 13:00 CET, ECDPM, together with United Nations University Institute on Comparative Regional Integration Studies and the Trade Law Centre are co-organising an online webinar to discuss how external actors can best support African economic integration.
UNECE Regional Forum 2023 on Sustainable Development
29th March - 30th March
Geneva - Online
The theme for this year’s Forum is: "Ensuring the implementation of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development in the ECE Region in times of multiple crises"
Focus will be on monitoring progress as well as identifying areas for transformative action in order to achieve the SDGs. Outcomes of the Forum will again contribute to the High-level Political Forum on Sustainable Development in July but, this year also the SDG Summit in September, which marks the mid-point of the implementation of the 2030 Agenda.
Zambia Investor Mission
20 - 23 March 2023
London, United Kingdom
President Hakainde Hichilema inherited Zambia with a heavily indebted economy, a spiralling currency, and a reputation for fiscal unreliability in August 2021. He has made notable progress on fiscal and mining tax reforms as part of his business-friendly policy stance. Zambia’s economic outlook for investors in 2023 is projected to be positive.
To further strengthen investor confidence, Zambia’s macroeconomic stability has greatly improved as Hichilema’s government has managed to bring inflation rates down from 25.6% in August 2021 to 9.7% in June 2022. Additionally, the status of the Zambian Kwacha has been elevated from the world’s worst performing currency in 2021 to the second best against the US dollar in 2022.
IoT Forum Africa 2023
29-30 March, 2023
Johannesburg, South Africa
Exploring the latest challenges, opportunities and innovations in IoT. Find out how IoT can deliver unprecedented intelligence to drive performance, growth, and profitability. Don’t miss this opportunity to engage with 300+ senior executives, entrepreneurs and solution providers at IOTFA 2023 in Johannesburg.
Microfinance Technology Summit 2023 | Shaping the future of microfinance digitally!
28-29 March, 2023
Kigali Convention Centre, Rwanda
SNG events in partnership with association of microfinance institutions in Rwanda are proud to announce the inaugural microfinance technology summit. Microfinance is considered as a tool to alleviate poverty in Africa, as it contributes a big percentage on access to finance for many African lives. This is the only way to reach low income people and those who live in rural area.
Blockchain Africa Conference 2023 - 9th Annual Edition | Ready for Business
16-17 March 2023
Johannesburg, South Africa
This conference, which has attracted over 9000 attendees from 160 countries since its first edition in 2015, is a premier event that showcases the latest in blockchain and cryptocurrency innovation and disruption.
Attendees can expect to hear from world-class international and local speakers, with 1000+ global attendees, and to gain valuable insights, engage in debates and panel discussions on how blockchain technology and cryptocurrencies are transforming how business is done globally and particularly on the African continent.
15th Africa Energy Indaba Conference
7 – 8 March 2023
Cape Town International Convention Centre
Modern, affordable, reliable and sustainable energy is critical for economic growth and the provision of access to modern energy contributes tremendously to improved health care, better education and opens up economic opportunities in both urban and rural areas in Africa.
Oxford Africa Business Forum
10th March
Oxford - Online
Our next Forum will be held on 10 March 2023 where we will delve into discussions focused on sustainable transition and climate change, and the role of big business. Our sessions will focus on identifying sectors which can play a leading role in addressing how to create a sustainable path to prosperity, how we fund this transition, and how African leaders can spearhead their own narrative.
AFRICA GAS FORUM
9 March 2023
Physical Event
Cape Town International Convention Centre
The Africa Gas Forum has been created to ensure a balance between country specific opportunities as well as common issues that affect the whole region such as exploration activity, licensing rounds, development plans and the move to gas, new tax regimes, regional infrastructure projects, pipelines, LNG terminals, security, local content initiatives, investment requirements and other key upcoming projects.