African Entrepreneurs and Investors Roundtable 2024 set for Abuja

Abuja, Nigeria’s capital, is set to welcome the second edition of the African Entrepreneurs and Investors Roundtable (AFEIR 2024), an event aimed at promoting investment opportunities across Africa and strengthening ties between entrepreneurs and investors. The highly anticipated forum, which will take place on 12th November 2024 at the Abuja Continental Hotel, brings together African governments, policymakers, entrepreneurs, and investors under the theme: “Harnessing Global Opportunities in Advancing Investment and Entrepreneurship in Africa.”

AFEIR 2024, a creation of VARDIAFRICA, is designed to foster human capital development and support emerging entrepreneurs while advancing investment across various sectors of the economy. The annual event seeks to bridge the gap between budding entrepreneurs and potential investors, encouraging economic growth and development on the continent.

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During a media briefing, Kingsley J. Dakorubo, the Executive Director of VARDIAFRICA and AFEIR2024’s Programmes and Admin Executive, revealed that the event will feature panel discussions, insightful presentations from renowned resource persons, exhibitions, training sessions, and networking opportunities.

Additionally, a number of small-scale businesses will be awarded business grants to support their ventures, especially in light of the current economic challenges.

In 2023, during AFEIR’s inaugural event in Lagos, ₦200,000 business grants were awarded to several businesses, while over 100 NYSC members received entrepreneurial tokens, thanks to the support of government agencies, private organisations, and philanthropic Africans.

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The upcoming 2024 edition will host investment organisations, seasoned entrepreneurs, policy makers, youth groups, and government representatives, providing an invaluable platform for strategic discussions and collaborations. The day’s activities will be split into two sessions: a morning session beginning at 9 a.m. with strategic presentations and a gala and awards night starting at 6 p.m.

The Africa Value Awards—now in its fourth edition—will also be part of the evening’s celebrations, recognising individuals and organisations across Africa that have made significant contributions to entrepreneurship development, human capital growth, humanitarian work, and the promotion of African values.