Canada Africa Business Forum
Bridging Canadian AND African Business
Driving business opportunities, strengthening partnerships and unlocking growth in the world's most exciting market.
Annual Summit 2027
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Who We Are
The Community for Canadian-African partnerships
The Canada Africa Business Forum drives Canadian–African business by helping companies identify real opportunities, build strong partnerships and invest in one of the world’s most dynamic and fast‑growing markets.
Canada-Based
African-Focused
Business-led
Members-Only Access
Annual Summit
The Canada Africa Business Forum
Theme: Diversify for Resilience
Join top decision-makers at one of North America's leading investor conferences focused exclusively on Africa.
500+
Delegates Expected
50+
Global Speakers
2027
Ottawa Edition
Event Calendar
Future Event
Energy & Renewables
From power infrastructure to clean energy investment, explore the commercial opportunities emerging across Africa’s evolving energy sector.
Future Event
ICT / Digital Economy
From fintech to AI and digital infrastructure, explore the technologies, startups, and digital markets driving Africa’s next wave of growth.
Past Event
Critical Minerals / Mining
From exploration to global supply chains, explore the partnerships, investment opportunities, and market trends shaping Africa’s critical minerals sector.
Past Event
Drones
From security to mining, explore how unmanned technology is reshaping operations across the continent.
Membership
Your Gateway to African Markets
Our mission is to be a true partner to our members, adding value through a broad range of services, all aimed at helping you to realize the exciting opportunities that doing business in Africa has to offer.
Invitations to strategic roundtables and forums
Networking with leading African-focused decision-makers, globally
Access to exclusive business missions across Africa
Market intelligence and member-only insights
Visibility through The Forum's platforms and events
Highlighted Talks
Jesper Drescher
CEO of Mdundo discusses the African digital market
Jay Shapiro
CEO of Usiku Games discusses Africa growing gaming industry
Jodie Wu
CEO of OffGridBox discusses off-grid power in underserved communities
Craig Rayner
President of Certara discussing biosimulation in Africa
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