23 OCTOBER – 2 NOVEMBER 2026 · CENTRAL LONDON

AFRICA WEEK UK 2026
A Unified, Investable Africa

UK's platform for African investment, trade, tourism and culture. One narrative. One week. One continent, on the world stage.

Africa Week UK 2026 brings diplomacy, capital, culture and community under one roof — convening African Heads of Mission, investors, tourism boards and creative founders across a week of landmark London venues, timed ahead of World Travel Market London AND IN CELEBRATION OF Black History Month in the UK.

23 Oct – 2 Nov 2026  |  Multiple landmark venues, Central London  |  Building on the inaugural 2025 edition at Woolwich Works
OUR STRATEGIC PILLARS

Built Around Investment, Innovation & Influence

More than a cultural celebration — a working demonstration of what a single, integrated African market looks like in practice.

Investment

Bankable African opportunities meet UK and diaspora capital, anchored by GHIB at the Investors' Meeting.

Innovation

AfCFTA's protocols and digital trade instruments shown in live, investor-facing use.

Influence

The AfroSphere Country Branding Forum positions African nations as serious, investable brands ahead of WTM London.

FLAGSHIP HIGHLIGHTS

Signature Moments

Curated landmark gatherings connecting diplomatic leadership, institutional capital, and continental brand equity.

Gold Coast · 23 Oct

Welcome Night

The ceremonial opening, convening Heads of Mission and diaspora leaders.

Register Interest
Regina House · Late Oct

Investors' Meeting

Finance & Investment Showcase, GHIB anchor participant.

Register Interest
Edelman · 2 November

Africa Country Branding Forum

The flagship intellectual centrepiece positioning African nations as investable brands.

Explore Session

Be part of the platform that turns Africa's opportunity into Africa's pipeline.