EMPOWERING AFRICA; DRIVING INTER-TRADE PARTNERSHIPS AND INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES
17th – 18th December 2025
The conference will be attended by delegates across the
African continent, top government functionaries, private
sector chieftains, top tier traditional leaders, recognized civil
society leaders, the diplomatic community, representatives
of the international development assistance community,
educationists, students and both the local and the
international media
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The Africa development Conference is designed and it’s implemented by
the BOLD SOLUTIONS GROUP.
The conference aims to identify organizations and or individuals both in
public or private institutions that have contributed to Africa’s
socio-economic development in pivotal ways. But more uniquely the
Conference is tailored to drive the rest of the African continent into the
‘new’ Ethiopia, digesting the intra trade, partnership, and investment
opportunities the country offers. Basically, the conference will gather
individuals that have proved to be exemplary development partners to
the continent in diverse ways, albeit with particular emphasis on success
stories spanning through the last decade.
The rich knowledge welded by these delegates will be brought to bear
amongst the locals in Ethiopia and all that will be in attendance of this
al-important conference.
In particular, this edition of the AFRICA DEVELOPMENT CONFERENCE, aim to
identify individuals, public institutions and private enterprises, that have
made outstanding contributions to Africa’s effort to improve upon the
continents ability to feed itself and eradicate poverty. As well as navigate
its way through the post covid economic challenges and the recent coup
d’états across some countries in Africa.
In particular, this edition of the AFRICA DEVELOPMENT
CONFERENCE, aim to identify individuals, public
institutions and private enterprises, that have made
outstanding contributions to Africa’s effort to improve
upon the continents ability to feed itself and eradicate
poverty. As well as navigate its way through the post
covid economic challenges and the recent coup d’états
across some countries in Africa.
Consequently, this conference seeks to identify and
dissect the African problem and finding leads amongst
delegates can go a long way to provide practical
solutions.
While striving for excellence, the second leg of this
conference seeks to for the sake of posterity, select
exemplary contributors to the continent’s recent growth
and development-, and efforts to economic recovery, so
as to establish a place in history for such unsung heroes
of our time.
Also, to motivate trade, partnerships and investment
among member countries to be able to globalize the
African agenda.
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17th – 18th Dec 2025
THE CONFERENCE
The Africa Development Conference will be held on the 17th and 18th of December 2025 in ADDIS ABABA ETHIOPIA
at The Capital hotel
The conference will be attended by delegates across the African continent, top government functionaries, private sector chieftains, top tier traditional leaders, recognized civil society leaders, the diplomatic community, representatives of the international development assistance community, educationists, students and both the local and the international media.
The following criteria have been established in the evaluation and consideration for the attendance of delegates to the conference and will therefore be used consistently throughout the invitation process:
• Commitment of the nominee to national and/or continental and local community development objectives;
• Willingness to sacrifice commercial objectives for development objectives.
• Actual impact of the nominee’s activities on national and/or continental development.
• Expenditures made on development efforts and initiatives.
• Length of time that nominee has been executing efforts aimed at enhancing development.
• Commitment to partnering government (central, regional and local governments inclusive) towards achieving national socio-economic growth and development.
The conference will
serve as a platform to discuss, strategize, and implement initiatives that will enhance inter-trade and investment in Africa. The primary objectives of the conference are to:
Promote Intra-African Trade
Facilitate discussions on reducing trade barriers and promoting the free flow of goods and services across African borders.
Attract Investment
Showcase investment opportunities in Ethiopia and other African countries to international and regional investors.
Foster Partnerships
Encourage partnerships between African businesses and international investors.
Share Best Practices
Exchange knowledge and best practices on successful trade and investment Support.
AfCFTA Implementations
: Provide a platform for discussing the implementation of AfCFTA and its Benefits.
The conference will feature a variety of activities, including:
Keynote Speeches
Presentations from high-level dignitaries, including heads of state, industry leaders, and experts in trade and investment.
Panel Discussions
Interactive sessions on topics such as trade facilitation, investment opportunities, infrastructure development, and regulatory frameworks in Agriculture and Agro-processing, manufacturing, mining and services.
Workshops and Breakout Sessions
Focused discussions on specific sectors such as agriculture, mining, manufacturing, and technology.
Exhibition
A trade and investment exhibition showcasing products, services, and investment opportunities from across Africa.
Networking Events
Opportunities for participants to network and build relationships with potential partners and investors.
African Development Conference
10th October 2024
The Africa Development Conference will be held on 10th October 2024 at Bintumani International Conference Centre in Freetown Sierra Leone. The conference will be attended by over Five hundred (500) delegates across the African continent.
The conference will be attended by over Five hundred (500) delegates across the African continent, top government functionaries, private sector chieftains, top tier traditional leaders, recognized civil society leaders, the diplomatic community, representatives of the international development assistance community, educationists, students and both the local and the local and international media.
THE AWARDS CONFERMENT CEREMONY
The Africa Development Conference and Awards will be conferred on selected awardees at a special Awards conferment event to be held on…11th October 2024 at Raddison Blu Hotel, in Freetown Sierra Leonne.
The event will be a five-star gala buffet affair attended by the awardees themselves and their delegations/guests, top government functionaries, private sector chieftains, top tier traditional leaders, recognized civil society leaders, the diplomatic community, representatives of the international development assistance community and both the local and international media.
Thus, the event is billed as the largest gathering of stakeholders in Africa’s development and provides attendees a rare opportunity to network and interface with the movers and shakers of Africa’s polity in an ambient relaxed atmosphere.
THE AWARDS CONFERMENT CEREMONY
With political partisanship and, historical documentations shortcomings, and the sheer passage of time increasingly blurring the relative contributions of some individuals, enterprises and institutions, we have seen the need to honor the most outstanding contributors to Africa’s economic growth and social development, and publicly recognize them by way of award during the conference.
This aims not only to show appreciation for their efforts and accomplishments in this regard but also to establish them as role models worthy of emulation by everyone else.
The Africa Development Conference and Awards will be conferred on selected awardees at a special session during the conference.
The event will be a black-tie attended by the awardees themselves and their delegations/guests, top government functionaries, private sector chieftains, top tier traditional leaders, recognized civil society leaders, the diplomatic community, representatives of the international development assistance community and both the local and international media.
Thus, the event is billed as the largest gathering of stakeholders in Africa’s development and provides attendees a rare opportunity to network and interface with the movers and shakers of Africa’s polity in an ambient relaxed atmosphere .
The African Development Conference has made significant strides in fostering growth and development across the continent.
Here are some major achievements:
Premier Global Platform:
The conference has established itself as the premier global platform for meaningful discourse on Africa’s development, bringing together over 5000 attendees, including 50+ industry leaders as speakers and panelists.
Influential Speakers:
The conference has hosted influential figures, including heads of state, to share progressive policies and foster partnerships for Africa’s international development.
Comprehensive Development
The conference has facilitated crucial conversations shaping the continent’s future, spanning vital sectors such as law, governance, international relations, economics, business, technology, environment, security, health, arts, and more.
Rebranding and Reshaping Africa
The conference has provided a platform for rebranding and reshaping Africa in the international development arena, supporting Africa’s expedited structural transformation.
Celebrating Milestones:
The Awards leg of the African Development conference has celebrated and publicly recognize 500+ individuals and both public institutions and private enterprises that have contributed to Africa’s socio-economic development in pivotal ways, as well as foreign institutions that have proved to be exemplary development partners.
WHO WE ARE
The Africa Development conference has been conceptualized and is being promoted primarily by BOLD SOLUTIONS GROUP, headquartered in Accra Ghana, with Affiliates in Sierra-Leone, Ethiopia, Kenya, Liberia, Mauritius and Zimbabwe our website, www.boldsolutionsgroup.org
We also foster the international business market this is an association that enables private enterprises and public institutions such as business regulators and facilitators network and forge partnerships and alliances with each other.
Also, on a pan continental and multilateral trade basis to forge business and investment collaborations, partnerships and value/supply chains with a view to optimize the opportunities and benefits being made available by the establishment of the African Continental Free Trade Area.
We have other associations and business groupings, they include; The BOARDROOM, for award winning politicians, and also GOAL-GIRL, a foundation of female executives, entrepreneurs, professionals and public officials Mentoring, Training and Empowering less Privileged and girls with special needs across the continent
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