The dream of a self-sufficient Africa that can feed its growing population and become a global net exporter is within reach. For farmers and agribusinesses, the next big opportunity lies in strategic investment.
This November, the continent’s leading platform for transforming agricultural potential into profitable reality returns. The African Agri Investment Indaba 2025, held from 24 to 26 November at the Cape Town International Convention Centre, is where the blueprint for a self-reliant African food system will be drawn.
Under the theme ‘The New World Order: A Self-Sufficient Africa’, the event is a critical meeting point for those who grow the food and those who fund its growth.
The indaba is uniquely positioned to address your most pressing operational and expansion challenges, with a programme designed to bridge the gap between the field and the finance house.
A central pillar of the event will address the strategic development of large-scale agricultural hubs, focusing on their role in driving sustainable growth and broad-based economic progress. Attendees will gain practical insights from leading institutions like the African Development Bank on securing capital for major projects, alongside strategies for building robust international supply chains.
These discussions are specifically designed to equip farmers and agro-processors with the knowledge to grow their operations, increase the value of their outputs, and shift from solely exporting raw materials to becoming competitive players in the global market for processed goods.
From aid to investment, and potential to profit
The event’s Investment Discovery Session offers an unparalleled opportunity. Here, agrifood executives and project developers can present their bankable projects – whether in primary agriculture, agro-processing, or tech-driven infrastructure like cold chains and irrigation – directly to a curated panel of accredited investors.
This is not a networking event; it is a dedicated forum for securing capital and forging partnerships that get deals signed.
“The narrative is shifting from aid to investment, from potential to profitability,” says Ben Leyka, CEO of the African Agri Council, host of the indaba.
“Our goal is to create the most effective environment where the farmers and agribusinesses who understand the land can connect with the investors who have the capital to help them scale. This is how we build resilience and self-sufficiency from the ground up.”
The event’s agenda is built around the most pressing real-world challenges affecting farm profitability and ecological resilience. Attendees will receive actionable guidance on adapting to climate pressures and securing reliable energy, two fundamental pillars for modern agricultural operations.
Reasons to attend the indaba
Why should you, as an industry professional, be there? Because this is where you will:
- Gain direct access to more than 300 investors who are actively seeking opportunities in African agriculture;
- Learn from global experts on how to future-proof your operations against climate and market volatility;
- Discover innovative technologies from companies like Bühler and VertiGenix that drive efficiency;
- Position your business for expansion by understanding the financing models that investors are backing through our matchmaking tool; and
- Be part of the event that is actively shaping the future of agriculture on the continent.
The path to a self-sufficient Africa is built on partnership, investment, and shared knowledge. Register today to secure your place at the forefront of this transformation. Visit agri-indaba.com for the full programme.
