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      Luanda Financing Summit for Africa's Infrastructure Development

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      Luanda Financing Summit for Africa's Infrastructure Development
      Oct 28, 2025 - 09:00 - Oct 31, 2025 - 17:00
      Luanda Financing Summit for Africa's Infrastructure Development
      Luanda Financing Summit for Africa's Infrastructure Development
      Luanda Financing Summit for Africa's Infrastructure Development
      Luanda Financing Summit for Africa's Infrastructure Development
      Luanda Financing Summit for Africa's Infrastructure Development
      Luanda Financing Summit for Africa's Infrastructure Development
      Luanda Financing Summit for Africa's Infrastructure Development
      Luanda Financing Summit for Africa's Infrastructure Development
      Luanda Financing Summit for Africa's Infrastructure Development
      Luanda Financing Summit for Africa's Infrastructure Development
      Luanda Financing Summit for Africa's Infrastructure Development
      Luanda Financing Summit for Africa's Infrastructure Development
      Luanda Financing Summit for Africa's Infrastructure Development
      Luanda Financing Summit for Africa's Infrastructure Development
      Luanda Financing Summit for Africa's Infrastructure Development
      Luanda Financing Summit for Africa's Infrastructure Development
      Luanda Financing Summit for Africa's Infrastructure Development
      Luanda Financing Summit for Africa's Infrastructure Development
      Luanda Financing Summit for Africa's Infrastructure Development
      Luanda Financing Summit for Africa's Infrastructure Development
      Luanda Financing Summit for Africa's Infrastructure Development
      Luanda Financing Summit for Africa's Infrastructure Development
      Luanda Financing Summit for Africa's Infrastructure Development
      Luanda Financing Summit for Africa's Infrastructure Development
      Luanda Financing Summit for Africa's Infrastructure Development
      Luanda Financing Summit for Africa's Infrastructure Development
      Luanda Financing Summit for Africa's Infrastructure Development
      Event Overview

      The Luanda Financing Summit for Africa's Infrastructure Development is a premier gathering hosted under the patronage of H.E. President João Lourenço of Angola, in collaboration with the African Union Development Agency-NEPAD (AUDA-NEPAD) and the African Union Commission (AUC). Scheduled for 28–31 October 2025 at the Marginal de Luanda (next to the Port of Luanda), Luanda, Angola, the summit aims to mobilize capital and accelerate progress on strategic infrastructure projects across Africa.

      Summit Objectives
      1. Mobilise Diverse Financing: Secure public, private, and blended capital for priority projects.
      2. Enhance Project Bankability: Support early-stage preparation and risk mitigation.
      3. Foster Partnerships: Facilitate MoUs, investor commitments, and deal-making.
      4. Empower Innovators: Showcase African Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) and startups in the Infrastructure Marketplace.
      5. Promote Knowledge Exchange: Share best practices and policy insights.
      6. Advance Regional Integration: Support AfCFTA through corridor development.
      Thematic Focus Areas

      The summit will feature in-depth discussions on critical themes, including:

      • Domestic Financing Mechanisms
      • Early-Stage Project Preparation & Bankability
      • AI and Digital Transformation in Infrastructure Financing
      • Climate-Resilient Infrastructure and Green Finance
      • Cross-Border Energy and Transport Investments
      • Infrastructure Financing for Industrialisation, Diversification & Regional Integration
      • Geopolitical Shifts and the New Infrastructure Financing Landscape
      • Digital and Data Infrastructure: The Foundation for Africa’s AI and Innovation Economy
      Summit Agenda

      Click here to view the LFS Programme outline

      Past Achievements

      Building on the success of the previous summits, the event has already unlocked significant progress:

      • $88B+ in total project value committed
      • $22M in project preparation funding
      • 29 African countries involved
      • 19 projects moved to construction, financial close, or structuring
      Why Attend?

      • Engage with 2,000+ participants, including Heads of State, investors, DFIs, and SMEs.
      • Access Africa’s most strategic infrastructure projects.
      • Participate in high-level dialogues, workshops, and matchmaking.
      • Explore Luanda’s flagship projects.
      • Be part of Africa’s infrastructure transformation

      Contact & Registration
      • Registration: www.LFS.AU-PIDA.org
      • Protocol & Visa Support: dgpe@mirex.gov.ao
      • Sponsorship Inquiries: pida@auda-nepad.org
      • Media & Press: comms@auda-nepad.org

      Join us in Luanda to shape the future of Africa’s infrastructure!

      For media and press enquires information please contact:

      1. Ms. Bezayit Eyoel | Information Analyst | Department of Infrastructure and Energy| African Union Commission| E-mail: BezayitE@africanunion.org |
      2. Mr. Gamal Eldin Ahmed A. Karrar | Senior Communication Officer | Information and Communication Directorate (ICD), African Union Commission | E-mail: GamalK@africanunion.org |
      Concept Note
      Concept Note (EN)
      Event Programme
      LFS Programme (EN)
      Event Resources
      Attachment Size
      Exhibitors' Brochure (EN) 4.1 MB
      Information Note (EN) 3.22 MB
      Sponsorship Brochure (EN) 750.85 KB
      Press Release References
      Five (5) Things You Need to Know About the Luanda Declaration on Financing Africa’s Infrastructure Development
      Luanda Summit | Building a Sovereign Africa: Continental Leaders Unite to Finance Connectivity and Integration
      African Union Commissioner Outlines US$30 Billion Infrastructure Investment Plan at Luanda Summit, Prioritizing SAATM Modernization
      African Leaders Converge in Luanda to Unlock Trillion-Dollar Infrastructure Investments at Landmark Finance Summit
      Luanda to Host Heads of State-Level Infrastructure Financing Summit Under African Union Chairmanship
      Speech References
      Statement of the AUC Chairperson at the Third Summit on Financing for Infrastructure Development in Africa
      Statement by Minister of Algeria at the 3rd Summit on Financing for Infrastructure Development in Africa
      Statement of H.E. João Manuel Gonçalves Lourenço, President of the Republic of Angola and Chairperson of the AU at the 3rd Summit on Financing for Infrastructure Development in Africa
      Document References
      The Luanda Declaration on Financing Africa's Infrustructure Development
      Video References
      Luanda Financing Summit for Africa's Infrastructure Development
      Closing - Luanda Financing Summit for Africa's Infrastructure Development
      Other Links
      Luanda Declaration

      Event Documents

      • Programme
      • Concept Note
      • Attachments
      LFS Programme (EN)
      Concept Note (EN)
      Exhibitors' Brochure (EN)
      Information Note (EN)
      Sponsorship Brochure (EN)

      Event References

      • Press Releases
      • Documents
      • Speeches
      Five (5) Things You Need to Know About the Luanda Declaration on Financing Africa’s Infrastructure Development
      Five (5) Things You Need to Know About the Luanda Declaration on Financing
      2025-11-09
      Luanda Summit | Building a Sovereign Africa: Continental Leaders Unite to Finance Connectivity and Integration
      Luanda Summit | Building a Sovereign Africa: Continental Leaders Unite
      2025-10-29
      African Union Commissioner Outlines US$30 Billion Infrastructure Investment Plan at Luanda Summit, Prioritizing SAATM Modernization
      AUC Outlines US$30 Billion Infrastructure Investment Plan at Luanda Summit
      2025-10-29
      African Leaders Converge in Luanda to Unlock Trillion-Dollar Infrastructure Investments at Landmark Finance Summit
      Leaders Converge in Luanda to Unlock Trillion-Dollar Infrastructure Investments
      2025-10-28
      Luanda to Host Heads of State-Level Infrastructure Financing Summit Under African Union Chairmanship
      Luanda to Host Heads of State-Level Infrastructure Financing Summit
      2025-08-06
      The Luanda Declaration on Financing Africa's Infrustructure Development
      2025-11-05
      Statement of the AUC Chairperson at the Third Summit on Financing for Infrastructure Development in Africa
      2025-10-28
      Statement by Minister of Algeria at the 3rd Summit on Financing for Infrastructure Development in Africa
      2025-10-28
      Statement of H.E. João Manuel Gonçalves Lourenço, President of the Republic of Angola and Chairperson of the AU at the 3rd Summit on Financing for Infrastructure Development in Africa
      2025-10-28

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