Cape Town, vibrant port city of South Africa’s southwest coast, located on a striking peninsula overlooking the Atlantic and Indian oceans, highlighted by a unique natural setting in the Floristic Region and boasting stunning landmarks include Cape Point and Table Mountain will host from 24 to 27 February Africa’s Green Economy Summit (AGES), bringing together global investors and policymakers to accelerate sustainable, inclusive projects across the continent.
The event aims to connect global capital with African opprtunities, includes pitching sessions for vetted investment - ready projects, high - level policy dialogue and networking in sectors including renewable energy, blue economy, green transport, water, waste, sustainable agriculture, green building and climate tech.
Samlam Investments, one of South Africa’s largest sustainability - driven asset management companies, developing high - quality investment solutions, will return as headline sponsor of Africa’s Green Economy Simmit (AGES) for the third consecutive year.
In its fourth year, Africa’ s Green Economy Summit has showcased more than 90 initiatives to date worth over $8.7 billion.
The 2026 edition will feature more than 40 projects across two pitch stages, with an investor - driven format including roundtables, deal rooms and curated matchmaking with DFIs, venture capital funds, banks and asset managers.
Nature and biodiversity will be in focus, highlighting emerging markets for biodiversity credits and nature - based finance, while Sanlam’s CEO Carl Roothman underscored the firm’s pursuit of competitive, risk adjustment returns alongside measurable social and environmental outcomes.
Key Features of Africa’s Green Economy Summit (2026):
• Investment Pitch and Showcase: Features a curated pipeline of various vetted projects, including startups and infrastructure, spanning renewable energy, battery storage, and waste - to - value solutions.
• Sector Deep - Dives: Focuses on height high – growth sectors: Renewable Energy, Blue Economy, Green Mobility, Sustainable Agriculture, Circular Economy, Biodiversity & Nature Finance, Green Buildings, and Climate Tech.
• High - Level Networking and Dialogue: Connects global investors, development finance institutions (DFIs), and government officials with African entrepreneurs to foster collaborations.
• Expert Insights and Keynotes: Features over 100 speakers and leaders focusing on accelerating Africa’s transition to a green economy.
• Strategic Focus: Highlights carbon market frameworks, green industrialization, and urban development.
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