{"id":2888,"date":"2026-04-07T11:14:34","date_gmt":"2026-04-07T11:14:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.getthaagency.net\/?p=2888"},"modified":"2026-04-07T11:31:31","modified_gmt":"2026-04-07T11:31:31","slug":"aeti-cape-town-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.getthaagency.net\/en\/aeti-cape-town-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Cape Town to Host the Inaugural Africa\u2013Executive Trade &amp; Investment Forum (AETI) in October 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-27f78fe1fabc7f50a09e0c6ae5f956e3\">Cape Town is set to welcome a new era of African business collaboration with the launch of the <strong>Africa\u2013Executive Trade &amp; Investment Business Forum (AETI)<\/strong>, taking place on <strong>15\u201316 October 2026<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-87b92ab1a8797a0b8e67da491cb33a84\">Organised by <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.getthaagency.net\/en\/about-us-2\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-amber-color\">Gettha Agency<\/mark><\/a><\/strong>, AETI is designed as a <strong>Private-to-Private (P2P) business platform<\/strong>, bringing together key players across the continent to accelerate trade, unlock investment, and most importantly\u2026 close real deals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-f791ace29a92852b3ef56fc8d1acf42a\">Under the theme:<br><strong>\u201cPowering Africa&#8217;s Future: Private Sector Fueling Next-Gen Growth\u201d<\/strong>,<br>the forum places the spotlight where momentum is already building within Africa\u2019s private sector.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-rank-math-toc-block\" id=\"rank-math-toc\"><h2>Table of Contents<\/h2><nav><ul><li><a href=\"#a-new-kind-of-african-business-forum\">A New Kind of African Business Forum<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#africas-opportunity-vast-yet-underleveraged\">Africa\u2019s Opportunity: Vast, Yet Underleveraged<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#bridging-the-investment-gap\">Bridging the Investment Gap<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#from-conversations-to-contracts\">From Conversations to Contracts<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#strengthening-africas-private-sector-engine\">Strengthening Africa\u2019s Private Sector Engine<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#why-aeti-matters-now\">Why AETI Matters Now<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#about-aeti\">About AETI<\/a><ul><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.getthaagency.net\/en\/aeti-forum\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\" noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/www.getthaagency.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Africa\u2013Executive-Trade-Investment-Forum-AETI-in-October-2026-AETI-LOGO-1024x400.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2890\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.getthaagency.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Africa\u2013Executive-Trade-Investment-Forum-AETI-in-October-2026-AETI-LOGO-1024x400.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.getthaagency.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Africa\u2013Executive-Trade-Investment-Forum-AETI-in-October-2026-AETI-LOGO-300x117.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.getthaagency.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Africa\u2013Executive-Trade-Investment-Forum-AETI-in-October-2026-AETI-LOGO-768x300.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.getthaagency.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Africa\u2013Executive-Trade-Investment-Forum-AETI-in-October-2026-AETI-LOGO-18x7.jpg 18w, https:\/\/www.getthaagency.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Africa\u2013Executive-Trade-Investment-Forum-AETI-in-October-2026-AETI-LOGO-1080x421.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/www.getthaagency.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Africa\u2013Executive-Trade-Investment-Forum-AETI-in-October-2026-AETI-LOGO-980x382.jpg 980w, https:\/\/www.getthaagency.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Africa\u2013Executive-Trade-Investment-Forum-AETI-in-October-2026-AETI-LOGO-480x187.jpg 480w, https:\/\/www.getthaagency.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Africa\u2013Executive-Trade-Investment-Forum-AETI-in-October-2026-AETI-LOGO.jpg 1107w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-45abd036b24f4cd0d61e7469154047d5\" id=\"a-new-kind-of-african-business-forum\"><strong>A New Kind of African Business Forum<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-d53aee38d568107c64b83b293d4db14f\">AETI isn\u2019t another talk-heavy conference where ideas float but rarely land.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-8fb2cfe90bb9e3575833b8320ff8e33a\">This is a <strong>deal-focused ecosystem<\/strong>, built for:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-11886553d6c022704a04906028030a23\">Investors looking for bankable projects<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-0137637a13d83af38fd487315f398628\">Developers seeking funding and partnerships<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-7e7be0bc45c577bd40fc6ce7d855760e\">Corporates exploring expansion into new African markets<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-95d6b82e67ef4f7206e6bc1ec4d32a20\">Industry leaders ready to collaborate across borders<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-89135bec9660b8e4c4e78e91825b3ee7\">From <strong>ICT and mining to agriculture, finance, and energy<\/strong>, AETI will convene decision-makers who are actively shaping Africa\u2019s next growth phase.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-c6994241e4dc907e8cb1571c9bb0f492\">Expect:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-4420c70007ffd90b0d913ed0cd102047\">High-level <strong>panel discussions<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-1b2a0986cf9708f946490d7e07dec139\">Strategic <strong>roundtables<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-173b3f220ed69eea70cb50d795693d2a\">Curated <strong>networking sessions<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-2ea8e599fc2dfaab6fdf4dd507c8a8d8\">Live <strong>project showcases<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-851b54f772dc9784a74c115a3e09095c\">Each interaction is designed to move one step closer to execution.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-b23d7ef963d6e23719cd5e91ce316afd\" id=\"africas-opportunity-vast-yet-underleveraged\"><strong>Africa\u2019s Opportunity: Vast, Yet Underleveraged<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-d5a4a77531a317366b911914d59f8e4a\">Africa\u2019s economic story is rich with potential, but still constrained by gaps in financing, infrastructure, and connectivity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-ab1d06c5956176bc47331a277bdc748d\">Consider this:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-0dc948e2a58348a239dc3c4194a90b90\">The continent holds an estimated <strong>$8.5 trillion in untapped mineral resources<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-34ee29576577d7741eb99d1961e53e51\">It contains <strong>30% of the world\u2019s energy transition metals<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-393089252ac5286e0771c712dddf5c98\">It has <strong>8% of global natural gas reserves<\/strong> and <strong>12% of global oil deposits<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-43bfe3e450ea9563521ca7a6d130d469\">Africa also boasts <strong>60% of the world\u2019s uncultivated arable land<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-e9429bacd544110c6d3a1c5c4e4797a6\">Yet despite all this:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-002af45f4056ff6bdd6d8d08e98c4f10\">The continent contributes <strong>less than 3% to global agricultural exports<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-6b636558ae61bc719029d6af15d84f40\"><strong>Intra-African trade sits at just ~15%<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-80b9c2381c6168910b918d520de44f2a\">It\u2019s like having a powerhouse engine with limited fuel lines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-6d91250f7c3c8982ed65cd8867431448\">AETI exists to help connect those lines capital, expertise, and opportunity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-f974ce04db9213e70a06ed4a51c5bb81\" id=\"bridging-the-investment-gap\"><strong>Bridging the Investment Gap<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-3eb7a15c3d0163c9fab8a0fc20dddbdf\">Across Africa, governments and institutions are opening doors for private sector participation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-c6fb8d2e1cd71c105e022b30f6f35f46\">For example:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-d12acf6a61fe2b7364f5f32b207e762d\"><strong>South Africa<\/strong> is targeting around <strong>$10 billion in private funding<\/strong> for infrastructure and energy through its Credit Guarantee Vehicle<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-5cdc73d97db96a18b703e371b2e44c16\">The <strong>Democratic Republic of the Congo<\/strong> is seeking investment to unlock an estimated <strong>$24 trillion in mineral wealth<\/strong>, alongside expanding special economic zones<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-40ec570bbcfe489aa32ec34128fa569e\">These are not distant opportunities.<br>They are active, urgent, and investable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-2310944bf61cec9d61d985700fcbeab6\">At <a href=\"https:\/\/www.getthaagency.net\/en\/aeti-forum\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">AETI<\/a>, participants will:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-3ab5633e4678bb4a8024e30cbbffcf4e\">Engage directly with <strong>project promoters<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-9adf90f226f5743ea35c327c3570f604\">Access <strong>investment-ready opportunities<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-b0336aa6c15e180c1dc0f52a476f9dee\">Participate in <strong>matchmaking sessions<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-3e7f3a2ce6582fc7138d6cebd9d105cf\">Explore cross-border partnerships<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-aebbc23f2846af94f776444be0ec152e\" id=\"from-conversations-to-contracts\"><strong>From Conversations to Contracts<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-cabd3fc216667fedb62acc7775330557\">What sets <a href=\"https:\/\/www.getthaagency.net\/en\/aeti-forum\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-amber-color\">AETI<\/mark><\/a> apart is its <strong>execution-first design<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-9b453f3ada1eb4417a70f36c86fb3ee8\">The forum introduces:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-528c64fb5dcbbfc941eaa6778dd1657f\"><strong>Dedicated deal rooms<\/strong> for private negotiations<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-fcc56b6f5f96abe0ba8908281f868b17\">Structured <strong>matchmaking meetings<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-58e05687b83f23d7a5191bdd1098157b\">Spaces where discussions evolve into <strong>signed agreements<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-8cec36baa29d319946d8965aef26a136\">This is where:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-ce1f6bf784277114903389aefbd9cff6\">Investors meet vetted opportunities<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-61e7114609ff28539d8be2fb787580da\">Solution providers connect with demand<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-b1397607d6b8e59b58d64f757b9e0a2c\">Partnerships move from concept to contract<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-ee1e9b5e4879decc381de104c62fa0d2\">Think less \u201cconference hall chatter\u201d and more \u201cboardroom energy with outcomes.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.getthaagency.net\/en\/aeti-forum\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\" noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/www.getthaagency.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Africa\u2013Executive-Trade-Investment-Forum-AETI-in-October-2026-AETI-1170-X-730-BANNERS-05-1-1024x640.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2891\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.getthaagency.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Africa\u2013Executive-Trade-Investment-Forum-AETI-in-October-2026-AETI-1170-X-730-BANNERS-05-1-1024x640.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.getthaagency.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Africa\u2013Executive-Trade-Investment-Forum-AETI-in-October-2026-AETI-1170-X-730-BANNERS-05-1-300x187.png 300w, https:\/\/www.getthaagency.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Africa\u2013Executive-Trade-Investment-Forum-AETI-in-October-2026-AETI-1170-X-730-BANNERS-05-1-768x480.png 768w, https:\/\/www.getthaagency.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Africa\u2013Executive-Trade-Investment-Forum-AETI-in-October-2026-AETI-1170-X-730-BANNERS-05-1-18x12.png 18w, https:\/\/www.getthaagency.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Africa\u2013Executive-Trade-Investment-Forum-AETI-in-October-2026-AETI-1170-X-730-BANNERS-05-1-400x250.png 400w, https:\/\/www.getthaagency.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Africa\u2013Executive-Trade-Investment-Forum-AETI-in-October-2026-AETI-1170-X-730-BANNERS-05-1-1080x675.png 1080w, https:\/\/www.getthaagency.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Africa\u2013Executive-Trade-Investment-Forum-AETI-in-October-2026-AETI-1170-X-730-BANNERS-05-1-980x612.png 980w, https:\/\/www.getthaagency.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Africa\u2013Executive-Trade-Investment-Forum-AETI-in-October-2026-AETI-1170-X-730-BANNERS-05-1-480x300.png 480w, https:\/\/www.getthaagency.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Africa\u2013Executive-Trade-Investment-Forum-AETI-in-October-2026-AETI-1170-X-730-BANNERS-05-1.png 1170w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-c2c1cd2207fa104f2ae45d4a21c003c9\" id=\"strengthening-africas-private-sector-engine\"><strong>Strengthening Africa\u2019s Private Sector Engine<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-d50e6bad70bc00ca13be0c0ff53c3394\">Africa\u2019s development cannot rely on public sector efforts alone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-85d3da94f7091b6cb11f530284a37392\">The scale of opportunity requires:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-e2d729ae82ba9b0033b8fb9b05ee89a7\">Stronger <strong>private sector collaboration<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-cfbb16d94de86c550148820ab446b592\">Increased <strong>capital mobilisation<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-d6f4b1618a3c629cfdc200841c43e9e9\">Faster <strong>project execution<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-d7b8c48bdaace457e4acb1bdf0fcdf0e\">Smarter <strong>cross-border partnerships<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-9f30f9ac521f100f512288c32267cb30\">AETI is built to support exactly that.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-d4ad610de7ef79cffc8c985dea649c87\">It creates an environment where:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-5b1a663c02480c87a9dec3c1a1f8cf6c\">Entrepreneurs connect with investors<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-e4bfbc3049c3bbed12c9f9d8d3748149\">Industry leaders share proven strategies<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-992931f61e128ba1b82424fb9cd2a053\">Businesses discover scalable solutions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-43046e51d3eef8fccc8b52057cb363a4\">Partnerships are formed with purpose<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-55bdfd96995b9fcebfc0173076485a41\" id=\"why-aeti-matters-now\"><strong>Why AETI Matters Now<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-72fdcdf8d6e10dea9b8a08deebadd073\">Africa is entering a defining decade.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-e3deea206269800c7eb05942ef2a8abd\">With global shifts in energy, supply chains, and digital transformation, the continent has a rare window to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-38e872a47ac2c68e1ca37d8bd10e99a8\">Industrialise faster<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-85e40835e93890e34ab6ca4c66f509e4\">Trade more internally<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-2045e8ee370b12e08149b965ac4ab7ad\">Attract global investment<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-e5debc0a3b8bd2f4ad76b55affb61892\">Build resilient economies<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-37319de714939f3e616ab7915319336a\">But timing alone isn\u2019t enough.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-aadde6109d59fae599e3c14b6485f3d5\">Platforms like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.getthaagency.net\/en\/aeti-forum\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">AETI<\/a> are what turn opportunity into momentum.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-black-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color has-medium-font-size has-custom-font-size wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/forms.office.com\/r\/PkS5SfwXuY\" style=\"background-color:#e8c97a\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Join Africa\u2019s Deal-Making Forum in 2026<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-6b80803bfc13f61eeed621e84718b402\" id=\"about-aeti\"><strong>About AETI<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-e900fce146cb3b2b8863834b77bcf6d6\">The <strong>Africa\u2013Executive Trade &amp; Investment Forum (AETI)<\/strong> is an annual platform dedicated to connecting <strong>African private sector leaders, investors, and project developers<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-d3a9ad9efe1d868ae6a2d3e98d332667\">Built around a <strong>deal-driven format<\/strong>, AETI enables participants to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-9b3995d08c5226a634deb8d67f8bf8d5\">Showcase bankable projects<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-b1161465202eb3113ef10d017723faf2\">Attract investment<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color 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project developer, corporate leader or solution provider, AETI offers a unique platform to connect, collaborate and close deals across Africa\u2019s key sectors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-8235fee1d9490bb042a6846c3155603b\">&#x1f449; <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/forms.office.com\/r\/PkS5SfwXuY\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Register your interest and secure your place at AETI 2026<\/a><\/strong>:<br>&#x1f517; Follow AETI on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/company\/aetibusinessforum\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">LinkedIn<\/a> for updates, announcements and opportunities:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-4d918722d26d0b779876c2b212d41a06\" id=\"contact-the-aeti-team\"><br><strong>Contact the AETI Team<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-1b0764e9225bd73e1a452c02f8a89239\">For enquiries, partnerships or participation:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-d9294be0430e509ba8b52d578cfa5bf2\"><strong>Production &amp; Content Team<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-de89532424f228c32514cbd8a36de5ca\"><strong>Naomie Kamuleta<\/strong>: Naomie.kamuleta@getthaagency.net<br><strong>Yohanna Pechera<\/strong>: production@getthaagency.net<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-034f52c703146f6df7704c0c3093ddfc\"><strong>Event &amp; Operations<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-f5de8741693d3417673e1a0e553196c1\"><strong>Leslie Tchikaya<\/strong>: Leslie.tchikaya@getthaagency.net<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-d3f68d262e1aac9925ef007004eddd3d\"><strong>Sales<\/strong> 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