ABOUT LGS 2020

Repositioning Africa for profitable partnerships

The World Bank report underscores smaller African economies are making remarkable impact across the continent. Our goal is to create an ecosystem that will enable emerging entrepreneurs to thrive for ease of doing business by bridging the existing gap between businesses in Africa and the financial opportunities available to them globally. We aim to achieve this by enabling access to international networks and other business-scaling opportunities, thereby addressing the financial and economic issues facing African businesses.

The Summit will also host business personalities, industry leaders, investors, educators, statesmen, diplomats, delegates, and students – for learning and global engagements. It will also feature pitch competition, workshops, plenaries, sessions on intergenerational dialogue, access to capital, and networking for participating businesses and organizations.

Sponsors and donors will have access to over 200 businesses on-site and by proxy which are prospective contacts that can help to meet their business objectives. Agencies such as Small Business Administration (SBA), EXIM (Export and Import Bank), OPIC (Overseas Private Investment Corporation), Commercial Banks, Chambers of Commerce, Africa Development Bank (AfDB), World Bank, The Diplomatic Community, to mention a few.

Top Reasons to attend this summit:

• It is participant driven conversations, panel discussions, and breakout sessions
• Thought leaders will share expertise and resources
• Join other attendees for intentional networking and interactions with change makers
• Public – Private Partnerships with cross sector collaborations
• Diversity and Inclusion
• Intergenerational Business Bridge

Topical Highlights

• Finance
• Energy
• Technology
• Agriculture
• Security
• Hospitality & Tourism
• Infrastructure
• Education
• Healthcare
• Real Estate