The Africa Prosperity Dialogues (APD) 2025 is set to take place from 30 January to 1 February 2025 at the Accra International Conference Centre (AICC) under the theme “Delivering Africa’s Single Market through Infrastructure: Invest. Connect. Integrate.”

This annual event brings together Africa’s political and business leaders to discuss and push forward the agenda of turning Africa into the world’s largest single market, in terms of member states. It is organised by the Africa Prosperity Network in collaboration with the African Continental Free Trade Secretariat and the patronage of the Office of the President of Ghana, the host nation.

This year’s event will bring together nearly 3,000 participants, including African heads of state, giants of industry, CEOs, ministers of state, policymakers, thought leaders and development partners. Key discussions will centre on leveraging infrastructure to build a unified African market of 1.4 billion consumers and fostering innovation to promote integrated economic growth and shared prosperity.

Day One (30 January) will commence with the opening of the Project Afrique Exhibition and official side events and the opening ceremony of APD 2025, featuring international dignitaries.

Key discussions by renowned experts will be had on infrastructure funding, transport and logistics for free movement across Africa. The day concludes with a Welcome Reception at the prestigious Kempinski Hotel Gold Coast City, Accra.

Day Two (31 January) focuses on crucial topics including sustainable energy solutions, digital infrastructure, manufacturing capacity, STEM education, healthcare systems, and sustainable urban development.

Day Two will also have an open forum with contributions from all participants on the theme. These sessions will form the foundation for the summit’s outcome document with recommendations.

The final day (1 February) marks the High-Level Heads of State and Business Leaders’ Dialogue, culminating in a Presidential Roundtable discussion on policy frameworks for private sector participation in building Africa’s single market.

At least six heads of state have confirmed their participation. The day will feature two significant fireside conversations on BADEA’s US$50 billion Investment Fund and with one of Africa’s most celebrated industrialists.

The summit concludes on the night of the third day with the prestigious Africa Prosperity Champions Awards and Presidential Gala Dinner at Kempinski Hotel, Accra to honour individuals and organisations for their distinguished contributions to Africa’s prosperity and integration.

The black-tie gala dinner will celebrate achievements that inspire the continent’s progress toward its 2063 vision of building the Africa we want.