13 February 2026
AUC Headquarters
The African Union Commission through its Department of Economic Development, Trade, Tourism, Industry and Minerals (ETTIM) is organizing a High-Level Africa Private Sector Forum under the theme: “The Role of the Private Sector in Realizing Africa’s 2063 Development Agenda”.
Who:
- African Heads of State and Government
- Ministers of Finance, Industry, Trade, Energy, Health, and Mining
- CEOs and Chairpersons of leading African and global companies
- Institutional and diaspora investors
- SMEs, startups, women- and youth-led enterprises
- Development of finance institutions and business associations
Why:
The Forum will bring together political leaders and private sector decision-makers to accelerate Africa’s industrialization and value addition agenda under Agenda 2063. The discussions will focus on mobilizing private investment, strengthening SMEs and startups, and unlocking high-impact value chains across key sectors.
Focus Areas:
- Mineral resources and value addition
- Agriculture and agro-processing
- Textiles and garments
- Renewable energy and green industry
- Health industry and pharmaceutical manufacturing
Highlights:
- Presidential-level dialogue with business leaders
- CEO–President engagements on reforms and investment
- Investment showcases and deal-oriented discussions
- B2G and B2B matchmaking for concrete partnerships
Expected outcomes
- Presidential-level policy and investment commitments
- Private Sector–AU Action Framework for Agenda 2063
- Concrete steps to reduce dependence on raw material exports
- Increased investor confidence in Africa as a competitive industrial destination
- Establishment of a standing Africa Private Sector–Presidential Dialogue mechanism to sustain SME, startup, and private-sector engagement
Media Access:
Accredited members of the media are invited to cover the opening session and key highlights of the Forum.
More info here