Why Attend the Summit
Why Attend the MIA Global Summit
Where Africa's Shared Agenda Gets Set
A Summit Open to the Whole Continent
The Make in Africa Global Summit is the movement’s annual flagship. The inaugural edition takes place in January 2027 in Sandton, Johannesburg. For investors, governments and makers from across Africa and its partners, it is where the agenda reflects the continent’s shared priorities.
Direct Access Across Africa
One Summit, Every Region
The Summit brings together investors, policymakers and makers from across Africa in one place, access that would otherwise take a dozen separate trips.
Insight Into Sectors That Add Value
Processing, Energy, Health, Logistics, Skills
Keynotes and panels cover the sectors where Africa can add value, grounded in the research our expert committees produce year-round, not just at Summit time.
A Platform to Present Your Work
Reach an Audience Across the Continent
Presenting at the Summit connects you with partners and investors in many countries at once, not just the host city's market.
Help Shape the Movement's Agenda
Your Input Feeds Our Priorities
The Summit agenda is set in dialogue with members and partners. Attending is a direct way to shape that agenda, not just react to it.
Practical Tools for Industry Builders
Workshops Built for Action
Executive training and sector-specific sessions give you tools to act on opportunities in African and partner markets, not just talking points.
A Continent United by More Than Trade
Shared Heritage, Shared Direction
The Summit reflects the cultural breadth of Africa as much as its economic weight, a reminder that this movement runs deeper than trade alone.
Built for Outcomes, Not Just Dialogue
What You Leave With
Delegates leave with partnerships and initiatives ready to act on, because the Summit is designed to produce outcomes rather than just conversation.
Join the MIA Global Summit
The Summit is where the movement sets its shared direction. Be part of setting it.
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Governing Councils
- Business Compliance and Regulatory Affairs Council
- Digital Transformation and Innovation Council
- Export and International Trade Council
- Finance and Investment Council
- Infrastructure and Real Estate Development Council
- Intellectual Property and Innovation Council
- Logistics and Supply Chain Optimization Council
- Sustainability and Climate Action Council
- Transport and Connectivity Council
- Urban Infrastructure and Housing Council
- Workforce Development and Skilling Council
- Public Utilities and Civic Services Council
- Governance and Transparency Council
- Agriculture and Food Processing Expert Committee
- Banking, Financial Services & Insurance Committee
- Mediation, Arbitration and Conciliation Committee
- Climate Change and Disaster Resilience Committee
- Corporate Governance Committee
- Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Committee
- Digitalisation Committee
- Direct Tax Committee
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- Economic Policy, Research & Development Committee
- EdTech and Skill Development Committee
- Energy and Infrastructure Committee
- Human Resources Management Committee
- Indirect Tax Committee
- International Trade & Commerce Committee
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- Media, Entertainment, and Content Creation Committee
- MSME Growth and Advocacy Forum
- Private Equity & Venture Capital Committee
- Renewable Energy and Green Technology Committee
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About
The Make In Africa Global Summit (MIAGS) is a global platform connecting leaders, businesses, investors, institutions and policymakers shaping the next era of economic growth across the Global South and Africa.
MIAGS advances South–South cooperation, trade, investment, industrialization, technology, infrastructure and economic resilience, creating platforms for dialogue, strategic partnerships and cross-border opportunities.
Our mission is to strengthen the Global South and Africa’s role in the global economy by connecting capital with opportunity, innovation with markets and economic priorities with action—while fostering a more connected, productive and influential economic future.