Africa Collective will convene its flagship programme on the margins of the World Economic Forum in Davos from 19 to 22 January 2026, bringing together key decision-makers from business, investment communities and government to engage in discussions of strategic importance to Africa's economic future. This year's programme is guided by the theme Fuelling Africa's Next Leap: Harnessing Trade, Investment, Infrastructure and Technology for Growth, emphasising the connection between the continent's physical and digital infrastructure and its trade and investment ambitions.
The Davos 2026 presence, co-created with partners including Novartis, Old Mutual, Ventures Platform and 885 Capital, showcases Africa's economic leadership and ambition while opening new pathways for collaboration with global partners. The agenda will unpack high-priority growth themes, including enabling transformative physical and digital infrastructure, building digital ecosystems, attracting strategic investment into key sectors, further advancing regional integration and policy harmonisation under the AfCFTA, strengthening global competitiveness and reaffirming healthcare as a pillar for resilient and prosperous African economies.
This year's discussions take place against the backdrop of a historic moment for the continent. Following a year marked by shifting geopolitics, global trade pressures and pronounced fragmentation in the international community, the G20 and B20 summits were hosted on African soil for the first time. This milestone placed Africa at the centre of global policy and economic dialogue and highlighted a more stable, climate-resilient and sustainable world is tied to Africa's growth story.
