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14th Africa-UK business, trade and investment summit set for September
The 14th Annual UK-Africa Investment Summit is set to take place on September 6, 2024 with a special focus on East Africa at The May Fair, A Radisson Collection Hotel in London.
The event is under the theme “Accelerating Growth Through Partnerships for Global Market Expansion”.
The UK’s premier business event in Africa is also designed to bolster investments and expand exports by engaging specifically with target markets.
The 14th UK-Africa Investment Summit (UK-ABS) is focused on enhancing investment and boosting exports between the UK and East Africa. The summit highlights economic opportunities, regional cooperation, and technological advancements, bringing together leading figures from government, business, and finance.
UK-ABS provides a unique platform for East African business leaders and the public to connect with UK investors and partners. By addressing issues such as climate change, economic development, and youth empowerment with collaborative and innovative solutions, this summit aims to transform challenges into opportunities. Policymakers, business leaders, financiers, and visionaries are gathering for crucial dialogues and networking to drive sustainable and inclusive growth in East Africa.
Participants will gain insights into innovative strategies for reaching ethnic audiences and expanding market reach. The event promises opportunities for professionals from diverse backgrounds to engage and build lasting partnerships.
This year’s summit aims to enhance investments, expand exports, and engage with target markets by focusing on sectors such as ICT, finance, real estate, tourism, energy, agriculture, infrastructure, manufacturing, renewable energy, and health.
By fostering partnerships and promoting sector-specific investments, the summit seeks to boost international trade, advance East African exports, and strengthen global trade links, particularly for the African diaspora.
As Uganda continues to position itself as a prime destination for investment, the collaborative efforts of SHIPU and initiatives like the Uganda-UK Trade Summit play a crucial role in building investor confidence and driving economic growth.