Canada-Africa Financing Forum to Bring Investors and Decision-Makers to Cape Town on May 14

Canada is deepening its commercial engagement with Africa, and a high-level financing forum taking place in Cape Town next month is designed to turn that political intent into actual deal flow.

The Canada-Africa Chamber of Business will convene investors, financiers, policymakers, and industry leaders in Cape Town on May 14, 2026, for the Canada-Africa Financing Forum, a high-level platform focused on unlocking capital and accelerating investment across African markets. The event will be held at the V&A Waterfront and follows commitments made by Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney at the G20 Leaders Summit deepening Canada-Africa commercial ties and expanding investment partnerships.

The programme will connect leaders from venture capital, private equity, and institutional investment to examine where capital is moving across the continent and where the next opportunities lie, supported by Canadian project partners with proven capacity to deliver on the ground. The forum will open with messages from South African President Cyril Ramaphosa and Prime Minister Carney, alongside high-level ministerial representation. 

Sessions will cover success stories, deploying capital in private markets, mining, and related themes. The programme targets senior decision-makers across government, finance, and industry to explore new pathways for investment and partnership, with a focus on practical solutions that benefit communities and economies on both sides. 

The forum reflects a broader moment in Canada-Africa relations, as Ottawa looks to diversify trade relationships and African markets seek to attract a wider range of institutional partners beyond the traditional European and Asian capital flows. Space is limited and registration is open via the Canada-Africa Chamber of Business website.