11:00 – 12:00 | Registration & Welcome Coffee
12:00 – 12:15 | Opening Keynote
Kickstarting the summit with a keynote address from a senior Santander executive or Afribond founder, setting the tone for the day’s focus on capital flow, innovation, and growth across Africa.
12:15 – 13:30 | Panel: African Venture Capital – Trends & Opportunities
Speakers: Explore the key trends shaping Africa’s vibrant startup ecosystem. This panel dives into capital flow, due diligence in Africa, sector-specific insights and how to navigate regulatory, political, and currency risks.
13:30 – 14:45 | Spotlight Session: David Kpakima, Vult and Infrastructure in Sierra Leone
Join us for a conversation with David Kpakima as he shares how his company built West Africa’s first stand-alone 5G network, pioneered Sierra Leone’s leading fibre optic infrastructure, and is now creating the country’s largest financial technology solution.
14:45 – 15:45 | Networking Break
Enjoy refreshments while connecting with key stakeholders, fellow investors, startup founders, and government representatives.
15:45 – 16:45 | Panel: Infrastructure in Africa – Financing & Implementation
From roads and ports to housing, this session brings together developers, policymakers, and institutional investors to discuss real assets currently under development, how to unlock blended finance, and what Africa needs most to achieve long-term infrastructure sustainability.
16:50 – 17:50 | Panel: Powering Africa – Energy, Transitions & Innovation
An in-depth discussion on how sustainable practices, social impact, purpose-driven investment can drive Africa’s long-term growth and change the perception of risk in the continent.
17:50 – 18:00 | Closing Remarks & Call to Action
Final thoughts from Afribond, highlighting next steps for collaboration and how attendees can stay engaged in shaping Africa’s investment future.