About LFS

The Luanda Financing Summit for Africa’s Infrastructure Development will take place from 28–31 October 2025 in Luanda, Angola, under the patronage of H.E. João Manuel Gonçalves Lourenço, President of Angola and Chairperson of the African Union. Co-hosted by the African Union Commission (AUC) and the African Union Development Agency (AUDA-NEPAD), the Summit will convene African leaders, investors, and development partners to accelerate infrastructure financing across the continent.

With the theme “Capital, Corridors, Trade: Investing in Infrastructure for the AfCFTA and Shared Prosperity,” the Summit will spotlight strategic investment opportunities aligned with the Programme for Infrastructure Development in Africa (PIDA). PIDA serves as the African Union’s blueprint for regional and continental infrastructure, and the Summit will provide a platform to advance its priority projects—particularly those that enhance cross-border connectivity, digital transformation, and climate-resilient urban development.

What to expect

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At the Luanda Financing Summit, participants will experience a dynamic blend of strategic dialogue, investment matchmaking, and innovation showcases designed to accelerate infrastructure development across Africa.
High-Level engagements
Presidential dialogues will set the tone for continental cooperation, featuring Heads of State discussing cross-border corridors, domestic capital mobilization, and AfCFTA implementation. These sessions offer rare insights into political leadership and strategic vision shaping Africa’s infrastructure future.
Investment forums
Sector-specific panels will bring together Ministers, development finance institutions (DFIs), and private investors to explore financing solutions for water and sanitation (WASH), energy (AfSEM), rail transport, and domestic capital mobilization. These forums will highlight bankable projects, policy reforms, and blended finance strategies tailored to Africa’s development needs.
Innovation and deal rooms
The InfraTech & Innovation Forum will spotlight African startups and tech solutions driving infrastructure efficiency—from AI-powered monitoring to e-mobility platforms. Parallel deal rooms will host curated project pitches across transport, energy, water, and ICT, enabling direct engagement between project sponsors and investors.
Networking opportunities
Participants will benefit from structured bilateral meetings, informal networking lunches, and a guided exhibition tour. The Summit concludes with a strategic field visit to flagship infrastructure sites around Luanda, offering a tangible look at investment impact on the ground.