The Cambridge Africa Business Network under Cambridge Judge Business School is excited to announce that tickets for the 11th Annual Cambridge Africa Business Conference are now live, and we would love to warmly invite members of the University of Cambridge to attend this year’s event.
Date: Saturday, 30th May 2026
Time: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Venue: Downing College, Cambridge CB2 1DQ
Tickets: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/cbsc245/2181343 (Tickets include coffee breaks/refreshments, lunch, and networking event access.) - Discounted tickets for both students and delegates are ending soon!
About the Conference
Now in its 11th year, the Cambridge Africa Business Conference brings together over 100 participants including students, alumni, founders, investors, and operators shaping Africa’s business landscape across Cambridge and the wider ecosystem, with delegates from Oxford, LBS, and LSE.
The conference programme includes keynote speeches, panel discussions, and breakout sessions, providing a dynamic platform for collaboration, networking, and investment opportunities.
2026 Focus Areas:
• Africa’s Capital Shift: Mobilising and aligning diverse capital sources to Africa’s realities
• Pan-African Scale: Accessing venture financing and building cross-border businesses on the continent
• Innovation in the Real Economy: Growth beyond fintech — in digital infrastructure, healthcare, logistics, and manufacturing
Agenda, confirmed speakers, and companies in attendance (evolving list):
NMB Plc Tanzania, BlackRock, African Development Group (AfDB), Rwanda Social Security Board (RSSB), Google Cloud, Africa Risk Consulting, Alitheia Capital, Suppple PLC, Klasha, Africa Research Excellence Fund, Sabou Capital, Knabu
Agenda: https://www.africanetwork.jbs.cam.ac.uk
We believe this conference presents an incredible opportunity for students and young professionals interested in Africa’s evolving business and economic landscape, and we would be delighted to have your society represented.
For sponsorship enquiries, general enquiries, or group ticket packages, please contact us at: cambridgeafrbn@gmail.com