The Canada Africa Business Forum brings together a diverse network of Canadian and international companies, investors, and institutions active across African markets. Representing a range of sectors including energy, finance, infrastructure, technology, agriculture, and professional services, the Forum provides a platform for members to build connections, exchange knowledge, and advance meaningful business opportunities between Canada and Africa.

The Canada Africa Business Forum’s flagship summit brings together business leaders, investors, entrepreneurs, and policymakers from Canada and across Africa to explore emerging opportunities, share perspectives, and build lasting commercial partnerships.

The Summit provides a platform for meaningful dialogue and connection, with a focus on strengthening trade and investment ties and creating new opportunities between Canada and African markets.

Companies interested in doing business in Africa or strengthening partnerships with African markets can apply for membership. Membership provides access to CABF’s network, events and business insights. Please get in touch for more information.

Yes. CABF organizes business missions and facilitates business delegations between Canada and African markets. These missions give Canadian companies an opportunity to explore new markets, meet potential partners, and connect with local businesses, investors, and institutional stakeholders.

CABF also facilitates visits by African business delegations to Canada, helping build stronger two-way relationships and create opportunities for trade, investment, and long-term collaboration.

Some events are open to the broader business community, while others are exclusive to members. Information about upcoming seminars, conferences and networking events is published on the Events page of the website.

CABF’s activities cover a wide range of sectors where Canadian and African businesses collaborate, including energy, infrastructure, agriculture, finance, technology and trade. These sectors are often highlighted in CABF events and conferences.

Yes. CABF facilitates dialogue between businesses, policymakers and institutions in Canada and Africa. This includes engagement with government representatives and participation in policy discussions related to trade, investment and economic cooperation.

CABF runs a Volunteer Program that gives students and young professionals an opportunity to gain experience in international business and event organization while contributing to CABF’s activities and events.

You can follow CABF’s latest news, events and updates through the website’s News and Events sections, as well as by subscribing to the newsletter or following CABF on social media.