Johannesburg, South Africa • From 16-19 October 2024
Now in its 8th edition, the TROPICS BUSINESS SUMMIT (TBS) is a firm fixture in the calendar of the developing countries, most prominent leaders and influential investors/family offices in emerging African markets – as well as those who want to do business with them.
TROPICS BUSINESS SUMMIT is the most important business meeting on investing in Africa! Successfully bridging the funding gap between Anglophone, Francophone, Lusophone, Arabophone and Hispanophone markets for Africa’s industrialization. We are the foremost summit of leading entrepreneurs, innovators, investors, family offices and public-private partnership champions accelerating the Intra-African Trade era and promoting a win-win bilateral and/or multilateral cooperation with the rest of the world.
TROPICS BUSINESS SUMMIT is the most important business meeting on investing in Africa! Successfully bridging the funding gap between Anglophone, Francophone, Lusophone, Arabophone and Hispanophone markets for Africa’s industrialization. We are the foremost summit of leading entrepreneurs, innovators, investors, family offices and public-private partnership champions accelerating the Intra-African Trade era and promoting a win-win bilateral and/or multilateral cooperation with the rest of the world.
Action-results oriented, the previous TROPICS BUSINESS SUMMIT has successfully attracted an envelope of $500 million worth of investment dedicated to SME founders, thanks to the investment mobilization of its investors network in Africa, Europe and Southeast Asia.
Women's empowerment, gender equality, diversity, and inclusion.
Mentorship programs, startup showcases, networking opportunities.
Advances governance practices and financial inclusion.
Enhances Intra-African economic transportation, mobility solutions, and export/import activities.
Soft power diplomacy, positive nation narratives, and international cooperation.
Strengthens economic ties between African countries.
Digital creative industries economy including arts, culture, beauty, cosmetics, fashion, textiles, digital media, gastronomy, tourism, software, esports, and gaming.
Drives innovation and economic growth in creative sectors.
Addresses healthcare challenges, promotes innovations, and supports sustainable health practices.
Enhancing healthcare accessibility, improving infrastructure, and medical technology advancements.
Fosters partnerships for improved healthcare systems and well-being.
Enhancing educational systems, skill development, and capacity building.
Collaborates with educational institutions, governments, and industry leaders.
Improves educational standards and empowers individuals for a global economy.
Women's empowerment, gender equality, diversity, and good governance.
Mentorship programs, startup showcases, networking opportunities.
Builds a more equitable, diverse, and transparent socio-economic landscape.
Promotes sustainable practices, renewable energy, climate change solutions, and blue economy.
Influences policies and collaborations for environmentally responsible business practices.
Balances economic development with environmental conservation.
Job creation and sustainable economic growth for youth and women.
Dealrooms for startups and investors, economic resilience support.
Promotes entrepreneurship and sustainable economic development.
Industry growth, innovation, and infrastructure development.
Technological advancements and economic progress through innovation.
Collaborates with entrepreneurs, investors, and thought leaders.
Promote social responsibility, entrepreneurship, and community development.
Reduce economic inequalities and create positive social change.
Inclusivity in addressing social challenges and supporting impactful initiatives.
Sustainable urbanization and community development.
Urban planning, infrastructure development, and community well-being.
Build resilient and sustainable cities that thrive economically, socially, and environmentally.
Minister of Culture and Minister of Blue Economy - Republic of Cabo Verde
Minister of Transports, Republic of Cote divoire
Former President, Republic of Mauritius
First Lady of the Republic of Angola
First lady, Republic of Cabo Verde
First lady of the Democratic Republic of Congo
Minister of Small Businesses and Handicrafts, Republic of Congo
Prime Minister, Republic of Cabo Verde (Cape Verde)
West Africa Bureau - Director of ECA - Economic Commission of Africa of UN - Senegal and Niger
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