Addis Ababa, Ethiopia — March 2028

Global Diaspora Business & Investment Forum

Name: Global Diaspora Business & Investment Forum — Addis Ababa 2028
Start: 2028-03-18
End: 2028-03-18
Location: Sheraton Addis

Addis Ababa 2028

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Event details

DateMarch 18, 2028

VenueSheraton Addis, Addis Ababa

FormatOne-day summit

Capacity500+ delegates

The second edition of the Global Diaspora Business & Investment Forum convenes in Addis Ababa — the diplomatic capital of Africa and headquarters of the African Union. A one-day summit connecting diaspora investors, African entrepreneurs, policymakers, and development finance institutions across the continent.

500+

Expected delegates

30+

Countries represented

$2B+

Investment pipeline

Focused day

Programme

Day agenda

A focused one-day programme designed to maximise connections, deal flow, and policy dialogue across the African diaspora investment ecosystem.

07:30
networking
Registration & Networking Breakfast
Delegate check-in, welcome refreshments, and early networking in the Sheraton Addis grand foyer.
09:00
plenary
Opening Ceremony & Keynote Address
Official opening by the Forum Chair, followed by a keynote on diaspora capital flows and Africa's investment landscape in 2028.
10:30
panel
Panel: Unlocking the African Continental Free Trade Area
Senior trade officials and private sector leaders examine how AfCFTA creates new corridors for diaspora investment and cross-border enterprise.
12:00
networking
Networking Luncheon
Curated seating by sector — Agriculture, Energy, Technology, Infrastructure, and Finance — to maximise meaningful connections.
13:30
showcase
Investment Showcase: Pitches from the Continent
Ten high-growth African ventures present to a room of diaspora investors and development finance institutions. Q&A and matchmaking follow.
15:30
roundtable
Roundtable: Policy, Remittances & Diaspora Bonds
Finance ministers, central bank representatives, and diaspora finance experts explore sovereign instruments and regulatory frameworks that mobilise diaspora capital.
17:00
networking
Closing Remarks & Networking Reception
Forum summary, announcement of the Nairobi 2029 edition, and an evening reception at the Sheraton Addis poolside terrace.

Speakers

Confirmed voices

Senegal

Dr. Amara Diallo

Director, African Union Development Agency

Dr. Diallo leads the AU's diaspora engagement programme and has authored landmark policy frameworks on remittance corridors across 54 member states.

Ethiopia

Tigist Bekele

CEO, Addis Capital Partners

A pioneer of private equity in East Africa, Tigist has deployed over $400M into Ethiopian and regional infrastructure, agri-tech, and fintech ventures.

Ghana / UK

James Osei-Mensah

Managing Director, Ghana Diaspora Investment Fund

James co-founded one of West Africa's first diaspora-focused venture funds and advises the UK government on African investment policy.

Egypt

Fatima Al-Rashid

Head of Trade Finance, Afreximbank

Fatima structures trade and project finance instruments across the continent, with a focus on diaspora bond issuance and AfCFTA facilitation.

Ghana

Dr. Kwame Asante

Professor of Development Economics, University of Ghana

A leading academic voice on diaspora remittances and their multiplier effect on household income, SME growth, and sovereign credit ratings.

Kenya

Miriam Wanjiku

Founder & CEO, Nairobi Tech Hub

Miriam built East Africa's largest startup accelerator and is expanding the model to Addis Ababa, Lagos, and Accra in partnership with diaspora investors.

Delegate tickets

Register to attend

Six delegate tiers for Ethiopian and international participants. Early bird pricing available on selected tiers.

Standard

Ethiopia Delegate

ETB 150

ETB 12,000 early bird

✓Full forum access
✓Conference materials
✓Exhibition access
✓Networking sessions
✓Luncheon included

Standard

Ethiopia Premium

ETB 220

✓Standard + priority seating
✓Premium networking lounge
✓Matchmaking eligibility
✓Investment showcase access
✓VIP luncheon table

Premium

Ethiopia Investor / VIP

ETB 350

✓Premium + VIP networking
✓Priority matchmaking
✓Investor roundtable seat
✓Private meeting rooms
✓Post-forum dinner

Standard

International Standard

$495

$395 early bird

✓Full forum access
✓Curated business networking
✓Exhibition access
✓Conference materials
✓Luncheon included

Premium

International Investor / VIP

$695

✓VIP access
✓Priority matchmaking
✓Investor networking
✓Premium hospitality
✓Post-forum dinner

By invitation

International Hosted / Strategic Invitation

By invitation

✓By invitation only
✓Full VIP programme
✓Curated bilateral meetings
✓AU liaison support
✓Strategic partnership track

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Exhibition

Exhibit at the forum

Four exhibition tiers offering prime floor space, branding, and curated investor meetings at the Sheraton Addis.

Standard

Sector Exhibitor

$2K

✓3m×3m exhibition space
✓Directory listing
✓Lead capture tools
✓Networking access
✓2 delegate passes

Standard

Premium Exhibitor

$2K

✓Prime floor location
✓Enhanced branding
✓4 delegate passes
✓Matchmaking priority
✓Social media feature

Standard

Anchor Exhibitor

$3K

✓Premium corner location
✓Sector visibility package
✓Presentation consideration
✓6 delegate passes
✓Curated investor meetings

Standard

International Exhibitor

$4K

✓Market entry package
✓African buyer/investor engagement
✓Curated bilateral meetings
✓8 delegate passes
✓AU partner endorsement

Sponsorship

Partner with the forum

Six sponsorship tiers from Title Partner to Supporting Partner. All sponsorship enquiries are handled directly — contact us to discuss your partnership.

Premium