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18–20 May 2027 · Rainbow Towers, Harare · Zimbabwe

Mineral Beneficiation

Unlocking Africa's Mineral Wealth.
Beneficiation Before Export.

Transforming raw resources into higher-value finished and semi-finished products through local processing, smelting and beneficiation — capturing more value on the continent.

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Agro-Processing

Driving Value Addition
Across Africa's Agriculture.

Connecting capital, technology and markets to enhance productivity, strengthen agro-industries and build globally competitive food systems for a prosperous Africa.

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Manufacturing & Industrialisation

Building Competitive Industries.
Creating Jobs. Driving Prosperity.

Strengthening Africa's manufacturing base through technology, innovation and industrial value chains that transform local potential into global products and lasting impact.

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Energy & Infrastructure

Powering Africa's Future.
Building Infrastructure. Enabling Growth.

Mobilising investment in reliable energy and resilient infrastructure to drive industrialisation, connect markets and improve lives across the continent.

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Finance & Investment

Unlocking Capital.
Financing Africa's Transformation.

Connecting investors with bankable opportunities, innovative financial solutions and strategic partnerships to unlock sustainable value across Africa's priority value chains.

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1.4B+

People By 2030

$2.5T

Consumer & Business Spending

$3.4T

AfCFTA Market Opportunity

6%+

Projected Real GDP Growth

His Excellency, Cde Emmerson Dambudzo Mnangagwa, President of the Republic of Zimbabwe

"The value must be created locally and domesticated here in our factories, processing plants, innovation hubs, and within communities."

His Excellency, Cde Emmerson Dambudzo Mnangagwa — President of the Republic of Zimbabwe

Where Capital Meets Africa's Value Chains

Africa's next chapter of growth will be defined not simply by what the continent produces, but by how much value it creates, retains and scales.

AVCIS 2027 will bring together decision-makers from across Africa and the global investment community to unlock capital, partnerships and commercially viable opportunities across strategic African value chains.

INVESTMENT

INDUSTRIALISATION

INFRASTRUCTURE

TRADE

TECHNOLOGY

PARTNERSHIPS

Africa's Priority Value Chains

Agriculture and agro-processing

Agriculture &
Agro-Processing

Mineral beneficiation and processing

Mining &
Beneficiation

Manufacturing and industrial parks

Manufacturing &
Industrial Parks

Solar energy infrastructure

Energy &
Infrastructure

Logistics and trade

Logistics &
Trade

Digital infrastructure

Digital
Infrastructure

A Capital Marketplace. Not A Talk Shop.

AVCIS 2027 is intentionally designed around real investment outcomes — a structured ecosystem where capital, industry, governments, infrastructure and technology converge.

Curated Deal Rooms

Structured investment engagement focused on priority sectors.

Investor Matchmaking

Targeted introductions between investors, corporates, governments, SMEs and project owners.

Pre-Scheduled Meetings

A digital platform enabling high-value B2B and B2G engagement.

Sector-Specific Opportunities

Focused discussions around scalable value chain projects.

Partnership & MOU Announcements

Public launch of strategic industrial collaborations.

Cross-Border Trade Engagement

Strengthening regional value chains under the AfCFTA framework.

The Entire African Investment Ecosystem — Under One Roof

Financial Institutions & Investors

Commercial banks, investment funds, DFIs, venture capital, private equity, sovereign wealth funds.

Governments & Investment Agencies

Ministries, investment promotion agencies, export councils, industrialization authorities.

Corporates & Industry Leaders

Mining companies, telecom operators, manufacturers, agribusinesses, energy and logistics firms.

SMEs & High-Growth Businesses

Agro-processors, exporters, startups, industrial SMEs and technology innovators.

Plus local, regional and international media partners

Smart Networking That Creates Real Business Value

AVCIS uses intelligent networking technology to help attendees connect with the right people before and during the summit.

AI Matchmaking

Suggested connections based on industry, investment interests, goals and country focus.

Smart Meeting Scheduling

Book meetings directly through the platform.

Digital Business Profiles

Every attendee receives a professional summit profile.

Deal Rooms

Private spaces for investor and corporate discussions.

Live Networking Feed

Discover opportunities and interact in real-time.

QR Badge Scanning

Instantly exchange contact details and connect digitally.

3 Days Of Investment, Networking & Industrial Strategy

DAY 1

Deal Ignition & Investment Matchmaking

Opening leadership session, sector deal rooms, rapid investment pitches and structured B2B/B2G meetings.

DAY 2

Deal Progression & Partnerships

Executive panels, advanced deal rooms, government & investor engagement, MOU announcements.

DAY 3

AVCIS Value Chains Field Tour

On-the-ground visits to mining, agro-processing, manufacturing and energy projects in Zimbabwe.

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