Why Become a Member

Join Make in Africa: Partnering for Prosperity

Be Part of Africa’s Industrial Shift

Joining Make in Africa makes you part of a pan-African movement of builders, tackling a critical challenge: a continent that ships raw materials out and buys finished goods in. Together we champion sustainable progress and aim to put more value, jobs and technology in Africa, on fair terms.

Expand Your Influence

Collaborate for Impact

As a member, your initiatives gain visibility and reach through our platform. Collaborate with forward-thinking partners to amplify your efforts and deepen your impact. Together, we drive initiatives that resonate across the continent.

Unlock Valuable Connections

Network with Builders and Leaders

As a member, you gain access to a network of business leaders, policymakers, academics and innovators. This community opens doors to meaningful collaboration, knowledge-sharing and strategic partnerships that drive growth across Africa.

Drive the Agenda

Shape the Future of Progress

As a member, you help shape the direction of our Summit, workshops and initiatives. Your expertise fuels the conversation on key issues such as industrial policy, fair finance, standards and skills. Together, we craft strategies and proposals that drive real change across Africa.

Advance Your Growth

Evolve with Make in Africa

We offer opportunities for professional and organisational development through expert-led seminars, webinars and workshops. These programmes expand your skills, deepen your knowledge and strengthen your organisation, so you stay ahead in a fast-changing market.

Showcase Your Achievements

Gain Recognition

As a member, your contributions take centre stage. Through our events, publications and digital outreach, your efforts are highlighted, showing your dedication to building African industry. Your directory listing helps buyers and partners find you.

Resources That Empower

Fuel Your Initiatives

Members benefit from practical support and tailored resources, including reports, toolkits and introductions to investors and buyers. These tools are designed to empower your initiatives, so you can drive meaningful change and lasting impact in Africa.

Active Community Engagement

Contribute to Progress

As a member, you can take part in community initiatives, including skills programmes, sustainability projects and collaborative efforts with partner organisations. These give you a meaningful way to give back, fostering progress across the continent.

Become a Member Today

Embark on a Journey of Impact: Join Make in Africa and be part of a community shaping the future of African industry. Whether you are an individual, a business or an organisation, your membership opens the door to opportunity, growth and real influence. See the current fees on the Join page.

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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.