Day 1 Agenda
Friday, September 172027
Connecting Capital, Innovation & Opportunities Between Canada and Africa
Friday, September 17, 2027
Ottawa Salon – Rogers Center, Ottawa
55 Colonel By Drive, Ottawa, Ontario K1N 9J2, Canada
8:00 AM – 9:00 AM
Registration & Executive Networking Breakfast
Welcome coffee, delegate registration, investor networking, and B2B introductions.
Opening Plenary
9:00 AM – 9:30 AM
Opening Ceremony: A New Era of Canada–Africa Economic Partnership
Setting the vision for stronger trade, investment, innovation, and sustainable development between Canada and Africa.
9:30 AM – 10:15 AM
Canada–Africa Leadership Forum
Building the Next Generation of Canada–Africa Economic Cooperation
- Trade expansion
- Investment partnerships
- Economic diplomacy
- Private sector collaboration
- Sustainable growth
Investment Stream
10:15 AM – 11:00 AM
Institutional Capital Forum: Unlocking Investment Between Canada and Africa
Key Questions:
- How can Canadian capital support Africa's growth?
- Increasing institutional investment flows
- Pension funds, private equity, and family office opportunities
- Creating bankable African investment platforms
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Meet the Investors Networking Session
Dedicated investor matchmaking:
- Private Equity Investors
- Venture Capital Funds
- Banks
- Development Finance Institutions
- Family Offices
- Project Developers
Country Investment Summits
11:00 AM – 12:30 PM
Africa Country Investment Showcase
Governments and investment agencies present:
- Priority projects
- Infrastructure pipelines
- Trade opportunities
- Investment incentives
12:30 PM – 2:00 PM
Networking Lunch & Deal Room Meetings
Private meetings:
- Investors
- Governments
- CEOs
- Entrepreneurs
Sector Investment Sessions
2:00 PM – 2:45 PM
Critical Minerals & Mining Forum
Building responsible Canada–Africa mineral partnerships.
- Critical minerals supply chains
- Battery minerals
- Mining investment
- Processing and value creation
- ESG standards
2:45 PM – 3:30 PM
Energy & Infrastructure Investment Forum
Mobilizing capital for Africa's next generation infrastructure.
- Renewable energy
- Hydropower
- Transportation
- Smart cities
- PPP models
3:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Meet the Energy & Infrastructure Investors
Private networking session connecting:
- Developers
- Infrastructure funds
- Energy companies
- Government agencies
3:30 PM – 4:15 PM
Agriculture & Food Security Investment Forum
Transforming agriculture into a global investment opportunity.
- Agribusiness
- Food processing
- Export markets
- Climate-smart agriculture
- Technology
4:15 PM – 5:00 PM
Capital Markets & Finance Forum
Building financial bridges between Canada and Africa.
- Private equity
- Venture capital
- Fintech
- Banking
- Investment funds
- Capital markets
Quick Investment Snapshots
5:00 PM – 5:45 PM
60-Second Investment Presentations
Rapid-fire pitches from:
- Startups
- Infrastructure projects
- Mining opportunities
- Energy companies
- Investment funds
5:45 PM – 6:30 PM
Canada–Africa Deal Room Closing Session
Investor introductions, partnership announcements, and next steps.
6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
VIP Networking Reception
Exclusive networking with:
- Investors
- CEOs
- Government leaders
- Strategic partners