In April 2019, Nairobi will host a crucial meeting that will discuss key trends shaping investment landscape in Africa.
The event will comprise over 500 private equity investors who collectively manage over Sh100 trillion in assets.
On the back of successful industry gatherings in Abidjan, Accra, Addis Ababa, Cape Town, Lagos and Marrakech the Pan-African industry association continues to display the fastest growing economies in Africa by convening the industry in Kenya this April.
Global and African dignitaries, investors, and business-leaders at the forefront of private investment on the continent will discuss the latest developments affecting diverse industries and geographies within the private equity ecosystem.
Hosted by AVCA and opened by H.E. Uhuru Kenyatta, the agenda incorporates experienced industry perspectives from organisations including the likes of AfricInvest, CDC Group, DLA Piper and Verod Capital.
The occasion will involve keynote addresses, panel discussions, investor and portfolio company spotlights, and roundtables from over 90 speakers.
Notable speakers include Uhuru Kenyatta, President of the Republic of Kenya, Erik Bethel, Alternate Executive Director, US Representative to The World Bank, Paul Kavuma, Chief Executive Officer, Catalyst Principal Partners, James Mworia, Group Chief Executive Director, Centum Investments, George Odo, Senior Partner and Managing Director, AfricInvest East Africa and Henry Kyanda, Chief Executive Officer & Trust Secretary, Kenya Power Pension Fund
Other speakers are Peter van Mierlo, Chief Executive Officer, FMO, Stephen Priestley, Managing Director, Funds and Capital Partnerships, CDC, Suzanne Gaboury, Chief Investment Officer, FinDev Canada, Charles A. Burbridge, Executive Director, Chicago Teachers’ Pension Fund among others.
Locating the conference in Nairobi reflects the sustained growth that has taken place in East Africa over the last few years and highlights the country’s favourable business environment.
Kenya ranked third best in sub-Saharan Africa according to the World Bank in 2018. Kenya accounts for the region’s largest share of private equity investments, is ranked the second most attractive country by private investors surveyed by AVCA and its status as one of Africa’s main tech hubs means it is the ideal location to hold this year’s conference