ADC CONFERENCE
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The Africa Development Conference, spearheaded by BOLD SOLUTIONS GROUP, is a premier event dedicated to recognizing individuals and organizations that have significantly contributed to Africa’s socio-economic growth. With Ghana as the focal point, this conference aims to foster intra-trade, partnerships, and investment opportunities that drive development across the continent. By bringing together leaders and innovators, the event spotlights success stories from the past decade, focusing on those who have played key roles in enhancing Africa’s ability to feed itself, eradicate poverty, and navigate post-COVID economic challenges. Delegates will share invaluable expertise, dissect pressing issues, and collaborate on practical solutions to propel Africa’s progress forward.
Beyond insightful discussions, the conference serves as a platform to honor unsung heroes—visionaries whose contributions have strengthened Africa’s resilience and economic recovery. By preserving their achievements for posterity, the event aims to inspire future generations while accelerating trade, partnerships, and investment among member countries. This globalized approach amplifies Africa’s agenda, ensuring sustained growth and prosperity through collective action and innovation.
this year’s edition
ADC 2025 Edition
The Africa Development Conference will be held on the 15th of August, 2025 in ADDIS ABABA ETHIOPIA
at The Capital hotel
Who we are
The Africa Development Conference, led by BOLD SOLUTIONS GROUP, fosters international business collaboration across Africa. Headquartered in Ghana with affiliates in multiple countries, it connects enterprises and institutions to optimize trade opportunities within the African Continental Free Trade Area.
Beyond business networking, the group supports initiatives like The BOARDROOM for distinguished politicians and GOAL-GIRL, which empowers female leaders while mentoring disadvantaged young girls across Africa.
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
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.
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.
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