A visual record of past editions — keynotes, dealrooms, networking receptions and the people behind the partnership.
An Exclusive Evening · Ottawa
Canada–Africa Gala Nightat Fairmont Château Laurier
An exclusive evening bringing together governments, investors, executives, entrepreneurs, and global leaders.
Gala Night · Highlight ReelFairmont Château Laurier · Ottawa
Following the Canada–Africa Business & Investment Summit 2027, delegates will gather for an exclusive Gala Night at the historic Fairmont Château Laurier in Ottawa.
The evening is designed to celebrate partnerships, leadership, investment, and the growing relationship between Canada, Africa, and the global diaspora.
Last Gala Night Highlights
✓Government representatives, investors, entrepreneurs, and global leaders in attendance
✓A room representing organizations, investors, and partners connected to more than $10B in assets and opportunities
✓High-level networking and strategic partnerships
✓Celebration of innovation, investment, and impact
Gallery
Moments from the Gala Floor
Business and Philanthropy Gala Night 2025 group photo at the Fairmont Château Laurier in Ottawa
Hosts addressing guests from the Fairmont Château Laurier podium
CA$100,000 Grand Prize presentation during the gala night
International guests networking during the gala reception
Attendees celebrating during the Business and Philanthropy Gala Night
Distinguished guests gathered at the gala dinner
Delegates in conversation at the Fairmont Château Laurier
Award recipients with the ceremonial cheque at Mbombo Gala Night 2025
Featured gala guest portrait in Ottawa
Business and Philanthropy Gala Night attendee portrait
Guest portrait from the 2025 gala evening
Full-length attendee portrait at the Fairmont ballroom
Another guest portrait from the gala reception
Guest beside the International Peace Festival display
Gala attendee in red evening gown
Portrait from the networking reception at the gala
Formal portrait of a gala attendee during the dinner event
Close portrait with gala ballroom lighting in the background
Featured attendee portrait from the 2025 gala night
Mbombo Gala Night 2025 guest portrait in blue formal wear
Grand Prize cheque presentation — One Hundred Thousand Canadian Dollars at the Fairmont Château Laurier
GADEF accepting the CA$100,000 Grand Prize at MBOMBO Gala Night 2025
Grand Prize ceremony with Agro-Alimentaire project on screen
Host announcing the Christian Mbengela CA$100,000 Grand Prize
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December 2025 · Ottawa, Canada
Business & Philanthropy Gala Night 2025
These gallery moments are from last year in 2025 at the Business & Philanthropy Gala Night, hosted by Mbombo Investment Group at the historic Fairmont Château Laurier in Ottawa, Canada.
This was organized by the same team behind the Canada–Africa Business & Investment Summit 2027, reflecting the same premium convening style, international audience, and high-level atmosphere that will shape the Summit in Ottawa.
The evening brought together business leaders, investors, diplomats, philanthropists, and community builders — and culminated with a CA$100,000 Grand Prize awarded for outstanding achievement and excellence.
Highlights from the 2025 Business & Philanthropy Gala Night at the Fairmont Château Laurier.
Business and Philanthropy Gala Night 2025 group photo at the Fairmont Château Laurier in OttawaHosts addressing guests from the Fairmont Château Laurier podiumCA$100,000 Grand Prize presentation during the gala nightInternational guests networking during the gala receptionAttendees celebrating during the Business and Philanthropy Gala NightDistinguished guests gathered at the gala dinnerDelegates in conversation at the Fairmont Château LaurierAward recipients with the ceremonial cheque at Mbombo Gala Night 2025Featured gala guest portrait in OttawaBusiness and Philanthropy Gala Night attendee portraitGuest portrait from the 2025 gala eveningFull-length attendee portrait at the Fairmont ballroomAnother guest portrait from the gala receptionGuest beside the International Peace Festival displayGala attendee in red evening gownPortrait from the networking reception at the galaFormal portrait of a gala attendee during the dinner eventClose portrait with gala ballroom lighting in the backgroundFeatured attendee portrait from the 2025 gala nightMbombo Gala Night 2025 guest portrait in blue formal wearGrand Prize cheque presentation — One Hundred Thousand Canadian Dollars at the Fairmont Château LaurierGADEF accepting the CA$100,000 Grand Prize at MBOMBO Gala Night 2025Grand Prize ceremony with Agro-Alimentaire project on screenHost announcing the Christian Mbengela CA$100,000 Grand PrizeChristian Mbengela — Canada, Grand Prize recognition on stageHosts at the Fairmont Château Laurier podium addressing the roomFeatured guest portrait at the Mbombo Gala Night 2025Guest in blue formal wear during the gala dinnerAttendee portrait beside table 11 at the Fairmont ballroomCA$100,000 Grand Prize presentation on stage at Fairmont Château LaurierMbombo Investment Group presenters with the ceremonial cheque on stageGrand Prize recognition moment viewed from the audience floorClose-up of the CA$100,000 ceremonial cheque presentation beside the Christmas treeAward team holding the One Hundred Thousand Canadian Dollars chequeSpeaker at the podium while the grand prize cheque is moved into placeThree presenters holding the MBOMBO Gala Night 2025 grand prize chequeStage presentation of the CA$100,000 award cheque in OttawaHandshake celebration as the ceremonial cheque is lifted during the galaHost at the Fairmont Château Laurier podium beside the CA$100,000 Grand Prize chequeMBOMBO Gala Night 2025 — Outstanding Achievement & Excellence award presentationHumanitarian Impact Award presentation honouring Renata Casorla and Elias Almeida — BrazilElias Almeida acknowledging the Humanitarian Impact Award on stageRenata Casorla greeting guests after receiving the Humanitarian Impact AwardRenata Casorla and Elias Almeida honoured with the Humanitarian Impact Award — BrazilHumanitarian Impact Award recipients on stage with the Mbombo Gala Night hostElias Almeida applauding during the Humanitarian Impact Award ceremonyElias Almeida on stage at the MBOMBO Gala Night 2025 award presentationGuest seated during the gala dinner with the live cello performance in the backgroundCellist performing live during the Business & Philanthropy Gala NightLive classical music performance during the gala reception at Fairmont Château LaurierGuests networking at round tables during the 2025 gala night in OttawaFairmont Château Laurier gala floral arrangement and reception decorTwo attendees posing during the Mbombo Gala Night receptionReception table styling with floral centerpiece and water glass at the galaGrand foyer of the Fairmont Château Laurier set for the gala receptionBallroom view with the Encore stage screen at the Mbombo Gala Night 2025Fairmont Château Laurier podium and stage set for the Business & Philanthropy Gala NightTable 11 set with International Peace Alliance gift bags at the Fairmont Château LaurierOverhead view of an elegantly set gala table with gold-rimmed china and floral centerpieceClose-up of the white rose and greenery centerpiece on a gala tableCellist and pianist performing live during the gala receptionLive cello and piano duo at the Mbombo Gala Night 2025Guests in evening attire seated at table 13 during the gala dinnerGala attendees seated as a guest in patterned tuxedo enters the ballroomCellist performing alongside the gala pianist at the Fairmont Château LaurierLive cello performance during the Business & Philanthropy Gala NightPianist performing during the gala reception in OttawaSpeaker addressing guests from the Fairmont Château Laurier podiumGala host at the podium during the 2025 Business & Philanthropy Gala NightBallroom view with the Encore stage screen and guests seated at round tablesSpeaker at the Fairmont Château Laurier podium during the gala nightHost welcoming guests at table 2 during the Mbombo Gala Night receptionHost greeting attendees at the gala dinner tableServer presenting shrimp appetizers to guests during the gala dinnerGuests in formal attire seated at table 12 during the gala eveningGuest in burgundy evening gown entering the ballroom past the International Peace Festival bannerCouple in black-tie attire arriving through the Fairmont Château Laurier doorwayCouple entering the gala reception at the Fairmont Château LaurierGuest in burgundy velvet tuxedo entering through the Fairmont Château Laurier doorsPortrait of the burgundy velvet tuxedo guest framed by the ballroom doorwayGuest in a bright red evening gown arriving at the gala receptionTwo formally dressed guests reviewing a device together during the receptionTwo gala attendees posing in formal evening wear in the Fairmont foyerPortrait of two guests in embroidered black-and-gold and blue formal attireGuest greeting an attendee in embroidered black-and-gold formal wearWarm welcome and handshake between arriving guests in the Fairmont foyerGuest in black embellished evening attire entering the gala foyerServer carrying hors d'oeuvres through the Fairmont Château Laurier doorwayGuest in shimmering silver gown arriving through the Fairmont Château Laurier foyerCouple in black formal attire entering the gala receptionCouple posing in black evening wear and velvet tuxedo at the Fairmont Château LaurierElegant couple in black-tie attire during the gala receptionGuest in royal blue tuxedo with bow tie posing in the Fairmont ballroomGuest in navy tuxedo standing at the entrance of the Fairmont Château LaurierTwo friends in navy and black evening gowns posing in the Fairmont doorwayTwo guests smiling together at the gala receptionFriends in elegant evening attire posing during the galaSpeaker addressing guests from the Fairmont Château Laurier podiumHost at the Fairmont Château Laurier lectern during the gala programGuests seated at round tables facing the Fairmont stage and Encore screenBallroom view of the gala dinner with the Encore stage screen in the backgroundGala emcee in navy tuxedo speaking from the Fairmont Château Laurier podiumSpeaker gesturing while addressing guests from the gala podiumCellist performing live chamber music during the gala receptionTwo guests in tuxedos sharing a private exchange at the gala dinner tableGuests applauding at a table set with International Peace Alliance gift bagsWide ballroom view of guests seated at round tables during the gala programFour guests posing together at their table in the Fairmont ballroomGuests seated at table four during the gala dinner serviceGuest in a black sparkling halter gown at the gala dinnerSpeaker in iridescent jacket addressing guests from the Fairmont podiumAttentive guests seated at gala tables during the evening programSpeaker reading remarks at the Fairmont Château Laurier lecternWide ballroom view with Face2Face Impact presentation on screen
The Canada–Africa Business & Investment Summit returns 17 – 18 September 2027 at the Shaw Centre in Ottawa. Expect curated content, dealrooms, ministerial roundtables and the same caliber of hospitality showcased at our gala evenings.
