Cape Town is set to welcome a new era of African business collaboration with the launch of the Africa–Executive Trade & Investment Business Forum (AETI), taking place on 15–16 October 2026.
Organised by Gettha Agency, AETI is designed as a Private-to-Private (P2P) business platform, bringing together key players across the continent to accelerate trade, unlock investment, and most importantly… close real deals.
Under the theme:
“Powering Africa’s Future: Private Sector Fueling Next-Gen Growth”,
the forum places the spotlight where momentum is already building within Africa’s private sector.
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A New Kind of African Business Forum
AETI isn’t another talk-heavy conference where ideas float but rarely land.
This is a deal-focused ecosystem, built for:
- Investors looking for bankable projects
- Developers seeking funding and partnerships
- Corporates exploring expansion into new African markets
- Industry leaders ready to collaborate across borders
From ICT and mining to agriculture, finance, and energy, AETI will convene decision-makers who are actively shaping Africa’s next growth phase.
Expect:
- High-level panel discussions
- Strategic roundtables
- Curated networking sessions
- Live project showcases
Each interaction is designed to move one step closer to execution.
Africa’s Opportunity: Vast, Yet Underleveraged
Africa’s economic story is rich with potential, but still constrained by gaps in financing, infrastructure, and connectivity.
Consider this:
- The continent holds an estimated $8.5 trillion in untapped mineral resources
- It contains 30% of the world’s energy transition metals
- It has 8% of global natural gas reserves and 12% of global oil deposits
- Africa also boasts 60% of the world’s uncultivated arable land
Yet despite all this:
- The continent contributes less than 3% to global agricultural exports
- Intra-African trade sits at just ~15%
It’s like having a powerhouse engine with limited fuel lines.
AETI exists to help connect those lines capital, expertise, and opportunity.
Bridging the Investment Gap
Across Africa, governments and institutions are opening doors for private sector participation.
For example:
- South Africa is targeting around $10 billion in private funding for infrastructure and energy through its Credit Guarantee Vehicle
- The Democratic Republic of the Congo is seeking investment to unlock an estimated $24 trillion in mineral wealth, alongside expanding special economic zones
These are not distant opportunities.
They are active, urgent, and investable.
At AETI, participants will:
- Engage directly with project promoters
- Access investment-ready opportunities
- Participate in matchmaking sessions
- Explore cross-border partnerships
From Conversations to Contracts
What sets AETI apart is its execution-first design.
The forum introduces:
- Dedicated deal rooms for private negotiations
- Structured matchmaking meetings
- Spaces where discussions evolve into signed agreements
This is where:
- Investors meet vetted opportunities
- Solution providers connect with demand
- Partnerships move from concept to contract
Think less “conference hall chatter” and more “boardroom energy with outcomes.”
Strengthening Africa’s Private Sector Engine
Africa’s development cannot rely on public sector efforts alone.
The scale of opportunity requires:
- Stronger private sector collaboration
- Increased capital mobilisation
- Faster project execution
- Smarter cross-border partnerships
AETI is built to support exactly that.
It creates an environment where:
- Entrepreneurs connect with investors
- Industry leaders share proven strategies
- Businesses discover scalable solutions
- Partnerships are formed with purpose
Why AETI Matters Now
Africa is entering a defining decade.
With global shifts in energy, supply chains, and digital transformation, the continent has a rare window to:
- Industrialise faster
- Trade more internally
- Attract global investment
- Build resilient economies
But timing alone isn’t enough.
Platforms like AETI are what turn opportunity into momentum.
About AETI
The Africa–Executive Trade & Investment Forum (AETI) is an annual platform dedicated to connecting African private sector leaders, investors, and project developers.
Built around a deal-driven format, AETI enables participants to:
- Showcase bankable projects
- Attract investment
- Build strategic partnerships
- Conclude real business deals
At its core, AETI is where vision meets execution and where Africa’s next wave of growth begins to take shape.
Register to Attend AETI 2026
Be part of a forum designed to move beyond conversations and into real business outcomes.
Whether you are an investor, project developer, corporate leader or solution provider, AETI offers a unique platform to connect, collaborate and close deals across Africa’s key sectors.
👉 Register your interest and secure your place at AETI 2026:
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Contact the AETI Team
For enquiries, partnerships or participation:
Production & Content Team
Naomie Kamuleta: Naomie.kamuleta@getthaagency.net
Yohanna Pechera: production@getthaagency.net
Event & Operations
Leslie Tchikaya: Leslie.tchikaya@getthaagency.net
Sales
Clay Parfait Ndong: conferenceteam26@gmail.com
Syldrey Mombo: syldrey.bading@getthaagency.net
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