NAIROBI, Kenya, Mar 8 – Rwanda will, from May 16 to 17 this year, welcome over 2,000 leaders from Africa and around the globe for the 2024 Africa CEO Forum.
Themed ‘At the Table or On the Menu’, the event will challenge attendees to take decisive action for Africa’s future amidst global economic uncertainties.
Celebrating its 11th year, the forum has become a critical platform for dialogue among Africa’s elite, focusing on leadership, digital transformation, continental integration, and financing.
It aims to catalyze growth, innovation, and investment, with discussions centered around leveraging the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) and enhancing the continent’s economic standing.
“We call on our community of leaders shaping the future of Africa to recognise the structural and enduring consequences of the actions they take at this critical time,” President of the Africa CEO Forum, Amir Ben Yahmed, said.
Notable figures, including CEOs, policymakers, and heads of state, are expected to attend, highlighting the forum’s significance in shaping Africa’s trajectory and fostering high-level partnerships.
“The forum will be a crucible for innovative strategies and partnerships, propelling the continent into the opportunities of tomorrow,” Yahmed added.
The gathering is a call to action for Africa’s private sector to drive the continent’s GDP growth from $3 trillion to $30 trillion by 2050.
“Turning Africa’s $3 trillion GDP into $30 trillion by 2050 will require an unbridled African private sector, enabled by the continent’s policymakers to forge partnerships that create markets, increase intra-African trade and advance investment on the continent,” IFC’s Vice President for Africa, Sérgio Pimenta, said.
