2027 Annual Event
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
The 2027 Summit
Where North American and African Business Leaders Meet
The Canada Africa Business Forum brings together business leaders, investors and policymakers to explore opportunities across African markets and strengthen partnerships between Africa and Canada.
Sessions include keynote conversations, sector discussions and high-level panels addressing key developments in African markets.
Venue
Who Attends
Speakers
Leading voices from across Canada & Africa
SME
Previous Speakers
Jesper Drescher
Chairman, Mdundo
Jay Shapiro
CEO, Usiku Games
Danie Nel
Chairman, Mdundo
Sanjeev Gadhia
CEO, Astral Aviation
Peter Olyott
CEO, Indwe Risk Services
Thandiwe Fadane
Consul General of South Africa in Toronto
Craig rayner
President, Certara
Eden Attias
Executive Chairman, RocketDNA
Jodie Wu
CEO, OffGridBox
Mehran Zarrebini
CEO, Mathe Group & Van Dyck
Bertus van Zyl
MD, UAV Aerial Works
Nick Quintong
MD, M-Gas
Who Attends Forum
The Canada Africa Business Forum brings together leaders, decision-makers and innovators with a strong interest in building meaningful relationships and pursuing new business and investment opportunities across Africa.
This forum will convene distinguished speakers, government ministers, ambassadors, investors, entrepreneurs and senior executives from Canada and African markets, creating a dynamic platform to strengthen partnerships, expand trade and unlock opportunities for collaboration between Canada and the African continent.
500+
Delegates Expected
50+
Global Speakers
2027
Ottawa Edition
Real-world market intelligence on what is working now across priority African markets
Peer-level access to executives with proven experience deploying capital, teams, and partnerships
Practical strategies for market entry, risk management, regulatory navigation, and growth
Vetted connections to credible operators, partners, investors, and advisors
A platform to showcase proven business models, partnerships, and market readiness
Focused dialogue on investment readiness, partnership design, and joint execution
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