26th March 2025
Cape Town International Convention Centre
Cape Town International Convention Centre
The only African private credit meeting connecting all market players
REGISTER YOUR DELEGATE PLACE HEREThis is the only African private credit meeting connecting all market players and provides a comprehensive platform for networking, knowledge sharing, and deal-making to drive the advancement of this asset class forward. Unlock new opportunities, drive meaningful partnerships, and shape the future of the industry at the first event of its kind for Africa connecting asset allocators and global funds with African private credit opportunities.
This event brings together the entire value chain from GPs through to LPs, borrowers and service providers from 40+ countries in 1 location, and features 25+ expert speakers.
Attendees use this unique pan-regional gathering of Africa's key financial leaders to understand the relative value of private credit; access the decision-makers within this asset class; and share key strategic initiatives to help GPs fundraise with investors focused on the region.
Explore how Africa's private credit markets are growing and connect with hundreds of senior decision-makers from the companies you need to meet to grow your African private credit business.
This event also shares a networking arena with this year's Bonds, Loans & ESG 2025 and Sovereign, Central Banks & Official Institutions 2025 events, which attract 1,300+ senior local, regional & international financial stakeholders active across the continent.
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1. Deal Flow Opportunities: The first and only event dedicated to the development of private credit in Africa
2. Insightful Discussions: Hear from 25+ global industry expert speakers to learn from international counterparties and understand the nuances of the African private credit landscape
3. Networking Opportunities: Connect with local, regional and international LPs, saving you time and effort when fundraising
4. Strategic Partnerships: Network with new regional private debt funds to find the right GP to partner with
5. Progress your deals: The only private credit event that targets borrowers, helping you to originate new deals
Networking areas are shared with the wider Global Banking & Markets: Africa event
1,060+ senior African financial executives from 380+ companies and 46 countries attended.
Countries Represented: Angola, Austria, Belgium, Benin, Bermuda, Botswana, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Congo, Cote d'Ivoire, Egypt, Eswatini, Ethiopia, France, Germany, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, India, Italy, Kenya, Luxembourg, Madagascar, Malawi, Mauritius, Mozambique, Namibia, Netherlands, Nigeria, Portugal, Rwanda, Senegal, South Africa, Sweden, Switzerland, Tanzania, Togo, Uganda, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States, Zambia, Zimbabwe
1-2-1 MEETINGS & NETWORKING
WE ARE THE NO. 1 BUSINESS MEETINGS FACILITATOR FOR AFRICA'S PRIVATE CREDIT MARKETS
EXPERT MARKET INSIGHTS:
The first and only event dedicated to the development of private credit in Africa is also complemented by an agenda of expert market insights provided by 25+ industry leading speakers, allowing attendees to hear how the continent's local & international financial leaders are navigating the current challenges, and opportunities shaping Africa's private credit landscape.
WE ARE THE ONLY EVENT TO:
5. INCREASE YOUR BRAND'S PRESENCE: Through the numerous branding opportunities available
6. ACCELERATE DEALS: 1,300+ senior decision-makers from your African global banking & markets clients attend to move deals along with partners
7. WIN MORE BUSINESS: Your prospects proactively seek out new business partners at the event & can request meetings with sponsors they want to do business with. Sponsorship packages also include staff passes so you can cover more clients
Fireside chat - Unlocking Growth: The Role of Private Credit in Africa's Evolving Investment LandscapeExplore the emerging opportunities and challenges within private credit markets across Africa, with a focus on the perspective of African LPs. We'll examine how private credit can serve as a vital tool in unlocking value, mitigating risk, and fostering sustainable economic growth across the continent. This session will be a deep dive into how private credit can catalyse Africa’s next phase of economic development, all while balancing local LPs' expectations for impactful and profitable returns. |
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Growing interest in private credit: What factors are fuelling the demand for private credit, and who is driving this interest?
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Exploring which sectors and regions across Africa are best placed to tap private credit funding and why
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Why are borrowers increasingly turning to alternative sources of funding to facilitate their growth?
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Head 2 Head: Supporting Growth through Private Credit in AfricaIn this session, we will look at what it takes to enable a successful Private Credit transaction from start to finish. Key steps include thorough market analysis, robust financial reporting, strategic investor engagement and creating a compelling growth narrative. This case study highlights how comprehensive preparation and execution can significantly boost investor confidence and position a company for substantial growth in both domestic and international markets. |
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Regulating private credit markets in Africa: Balancing growth and oversight
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What does the future hold for private credit in Africa? Should banks active within the region be concerned about the growth of this alternative source of funding?
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We are the number 1 business meetings facilitator for Africa's private credit markets
1,300+ SENIOR GLOBAL MARKETS ATTENDEES | HIGH-QUALITY NETWORKING WITH A HIGH-QUALITY AUDIENCE | PRE-ARRANGED BUSINESS MEETINGS WITH THE MOST SOUGHT-AFTER ATTENDEES
OUR DEDICATED MEETINGS CONCIERGE TEAM PRE-ARRANGE AND SCHEDULE YOUR TARGETED SPONSOR 1-2-1 MEETINGS, SO YOU CAN GET IN FRONT OF YOUR CLIENTS AND PARTNERS TO:
ESTABLISH RELATIONSHIPS, IMPROVE CONNECTIVITY, DISCUSS BUSINESS AND MOVE DEALS ALONG
Our customers utilise the 1-2-1 Meetings Concierge Service to secure face time with the most sought-after attendees at our events.
The service allows you to schedule meetings pre-event with active regional & international market players to help build meaningful relationships and secure more deals.
Our dedicated meetings concierge team will:
1. Send you the delegate list before the event
2. Send the meeting requests on your behalf
3. Alert you of who would like to meet with you
4. Book the time and place of your meeting
5. Provide onsite meeting support
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We have negotiated a rate at the Westin which is a four minute walk to the Cape Town International Convention Centre.
Dates available to book: Sunday 23rd March – Thursday March 27th
Rooms are limited and available on a first come, first served basis.
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If you have any questions, please contact The Westin Groups and Events team on 0027 21 412 8049 and quote ‘Bonds & Loans’.
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