AVCA Sustainable Investing in Africa Summit 2024
AVCA Sustainable Investing in Africa Summit 2024
The AVCA Sustainable Investing in Africa Summit convenes investors, entrepreneurs and ecosystem enablers.
Back in London for its third edition, the AVCA Summit now features an exclusive professional development course on climate risks and opportunities in Africa.
The AVCA Sustainable Investing in Africa Summit convenes investors, entrepreneurs and ecosystem enablers to discuss Africa’s sustainable investment landscape.
From climate adaptation and mitigation to clean energy, resilient infrastructure and gender inclusion, this year’s event will explore best practices for investing with a sustainability lens, financing climate action, social impact, and innovative solutions for long-term growth.
Situated in the heart of London, opposite The Shard and a five-minute walk from Tower Bridge, the event will be held at Hilton London Tower Bridge.
Hear from leading industry pioneers including Joseph Boateng (Casey Family Programs), Simone Baur (Allianz Global Investors), Josef Boven (DEG), Catherine Cax (Soros Economic Development Fund / Open Society Foundations), Mark Florman (Time Partners), Zee de Gersigny (FSD Africa Investments), and Hugh Mead (European Bank for Reconstruction and Development) among others.
Don’t miss the chance to engage with key industry connections over drinks and nibbles immediately after at AVCA Connect, the signature networking reception.
Key Events
Plenary Summit & AVCA Connect Networking Reception – 10th October 2024
Climate-Conscious Capital Masterclass (London/Hybrid) – 11th October 2024
Climate-Conscious Capital Masterclass
As part of the third edition of the Summit, AVCA is hosting an exclusive masterclass with expert facilitators to help investment professionals navigate the complex landscape of climate-related investments and business models.
The Climate-Conscious Capital Masterclass, delivered in partnership with Climate Synergy and sponsored by Willkie Farr & Gallagher, is designed to uncover the fundamentals of financing climate mitigation and adaptation in the African context.
Delivered in one day, in a hybrid format, delegates will:
Gain a deeper understanding of climate financing strategies and international frameworks
Understand the global standards for managing and disclosing climate risks and opportunities
Identify, anticipate and manage the economic and financial risks that climate change poses to business activities