Navigating Your Membership
Becoming a member of Make in Africa is your opportunity to join builders from across the continent and make a real difference to how Africa produces and trades. You may have questions about membership tiers, benefits and how to join. This page gives you clear answers so you can decide with confidence.
There are eight tiers: Supporter and Young Leader (both free), Maker, Professional, Enterprise, Institution, Government Partner (by invitation) and Patron (by invitation). Each tier gives benefits matched to your goals and level of involvement.
Choose the tier that fits your profile on our Join page, complete the application form and submit any documents requested. Our team will review your application and write back with further details.
Members get a working-group seat, a directory listing, reports, Summit access at member rates and introductions to investors and buyers. Members can also join collaborative projects and initiatives that drive real change.
Supporter and Young Leader memberships are free. Other tiers carry fees that vary with the benefits. See the current fees on the Join page, or write to us through the contact form with any question.
Yes. Make in Africa is an Africa-focused movement, and we welcome members and partners from around the world who want to help build African industry on fair terms. We believe in partnership to create lasting change.
We review every application to make sure it fits our mission and values. We look for members committed to sustainable industrial development, honest standards, delivery and a positive impact in Africa.
Members can contribute in many ways, such as joining working groups, sharing expertise, speaking at events, contributing to research and publications, and taking part in community initiatives.
Yes, members can move to a higher tier to unlock more benefits and opportunities. To find out how, write to us through the contact form and our team will guide you.
Membership renewal is annual. Before your membership expires, you will receive a reminder with instructions on how to renew. Renewals can usually be completed online.
For more information, write to us through the contact form. Our team will reply and point you to the right person or body for your question.
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If you are committed to building Africa's industrial future and want a platform to amplify your influence, membership is your opportunity. Apply today and take the first step into a movement for fairer terms and more made in Africa.
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.