Nairobi will host the 2025 AVPA Conference from November 3–5, bringing together 400+ investors, philanthropists, and policymakers to drive inclusive and sustainable growth across Africa.
The 2025 AVPA Conference is set to take center stage in Africa’s investment and philanthropy calendar from November 3 to 5 at the Trademark Hotel. Organized by the African Venture Philanthropy Alliance (AVPA), the event will bring together over 400 leaders — from investors and policymakers to development finance institutions — all committed to unlocking catalytic capital for Africa’s inclusive and sustainable growth.
About the AVPA Conference 2025
The event, organized by the African Venture Philanthropy Alliance (AVPA), is expected to draw over 400 leaders, including investors, philanthropists, policymakers, pension funds, and development finance institutions, all united by a common goal: unlocking catalytic capital to fuel Africa’s inclusive and sustainable growth.
Held under the theme Future Proofing Africa: Driving Sustainable Investments and Innovations for Resilient Growth, the three-day summit will spotlight the continent’s potential to lead in innovation and impact-driven investment.
Organizers say the conference is not just a meeting but a pan-African movement aimed at rethinking how financial flows are directed toward solving the continent’s most pressing challenges.
“This is more than just a conference, it’s a pan-African movement to rethink how capital flows to where it matters most,” said Dr Frank Aswani, CEO of AVPA. “From Lagos to Lusaka, and Nairobi to Cape Town, we’re breaking down silos and rallying investors, innovators and changemakers to co-create bold solutions that shape Africa’s future.”
The program will feature high-level plenaries and breakout sessions focusing on policy innovation, blended finance, local capital mobilization, and leadership for transformative growth. Sector-specific sessions will address renewable energy for climate resilience, fintech for financial inclusion, agri-tech for food security, and AI-driven technology for scalable impact.
To complement the formal program, participants will also take part in an “Impact Disco,” a curated networking experience designed to encourage collaborations across different sectors.
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The conference will conclude with the Impact Safari, an experiential segment that allows delegates to engage with real-world case studies and projects beyond the conference venue.
The event comes at a time when impact investment in Africa has surpassed $11 billion in 2025, with returns ranging between 15 and 25 percent across sectors. Organizers argue that the opportunity lies not in a shortage of capital, but in how available funds are aligned and deployed.
“Africa stands at a unique inflection point. We are not short of capital or talent; we are short of alignment,” said Adedotun Sulaiman, AVPA’s Board Chair. “This conference is about converting intent into investment and ambition into impact. Nairobi is the right place, and now is the right time.”
Adding to this, Nasri Adam, AVPA’s Director of Impact and Communications, pointed out that Africa holds an estimated $12 billion in dormant local capital, including pension funds and insurance reserves. “The AVPA Conference is where we reimagine how that wealth can be mobilized, turning idle capital into investments that drive inclusive and sustainable growth,” she said.
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