Membership Types
Customised Engagement: Explore Membership Options
A Membership Aligned with Your Mission
Make in Africa offers eight membership tiers, tailored to individuals, organisations, enterprises, institutions and governments committed to building African industry. Each tier draws you into a community of members from across the continent, with benefits that let you take part in ways that suit your goals and capacity. See the current fees on the Join page.
Supporter and Young Leader
Free to Join, Open to All
- Who It's For: People who back the movement, and young people eager to lead, learn and contribute to making more in Africa. Both tiers are free.
- Benefits: Updates and open events, access to selected resources, a place in the community, and a platform to share ideas and learn from members.
Maker and Professional Membership
Building and Advising
- Who It's For: Makers, manufacturers, entrepreneurs, engineers and other professionals eager to contribute their skills and experience to African industry.
- Benefits: A working-group seat, a directory listing, reports, Summit access at member rates, and introductions to investors and buyers.
Enterprise Membership
Harnessing Business for Africa's Industry
- Who It's For: Companies of any size that want to produce, process, source or invest in Africa and help build regional value chains.
- Benefits: A working-group seat, directory listing, reports, Summit access at member rates, introductions to investors and buyers, and a voice in the committees that shape position papers.
Institution Membership
Partnering for Skills and Impact
- Who It's For: Universities, research bodies, development finance institutions, industry associations, NGOs and other institutions committed to African industrial development.
- Benefits: Collaboration on research and position papers, a working-group seat, a directory listing, reports, Summit access at member rates, and introductions to investors and buyers.
Government Partner
Fostering Partnerships for Progress
- Who It's For: Governments, public agencies and regional bodies, by invitation, that want to work with us on industrial policy, trade and investment that benefit Africa.
- Benefits: Policy dialogue with members and committees, access to reports, a place at the Summit, and introductions to investors and buyers.
Patron Membership
Leading with Vision and Impact
- Who It's For: Individuals, companies or organisations, by invitation, that give significant financial or strategic support to Make in Africa and show leadership in its mission.
- Benefits: Premier recognition, access to high-level networking and special events, advisory introductions, and a voice in the movement's strategic direction.
Align Your Mission with Ours
Choose the tier that fits your goals and join a movement building more in Africa, for Africa and the world. Together, we can create lasting change.
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Global Trade Council Partnerships
- Australia China Chamber of Trade, Commerce and Industry
- Australia India Chamber of Trade, Commerce and Industry
- Australia India Seafood Industry Council (AISIC)
- Australia India Free Trade and Seafood Industry Advisory Group (AIFTSIAG)
- Australia Qatar Chamber of Trade, Commerce and Industry
- Australia Saudi Arabia Chamber of Trade, Commerce and Industry
- Australia Turkiye Chamber of Trade, Commerce and Industry
- Australia UAE Chamber of Trade, Commerce and Industry
- Australia USA Chamber of Trade, Commerce and Industry
- Australia Singapore Chamber of Trade, Commerce, and Industry
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Policies
- Semiconductor Fabless Policy 2027-2035
- Data Centre Policy 2027-2035
- Information Technology Policy 2027-2035
- Multimodal Logistics Policy 2027-2035
- BPO and Global Capability Centre (GCC) Policy 2027-2035
- New and Renewable Energy Policy 2027-2035
- Biotechnology Policy 2027-2035
- Pharmaceuticals Policy 2027-2035
- DeepTech, AI, and Data Centre Policy 2027-2035
- Electronics Policy 2027-2035
- Export Development Policy 2027-2035
- MedTech Policy 2027-2035
- Film and Media Policy 2027-2035
- FinTech Policy 2027-2035
- EdTech Policy 2027-2035
- Events and Tourism Policy 2027-2035
- Apparel and Technical Textiles Policy 2027-2035
- Aerospace and Defence Manufacturing Policy 2027-2035
- Fisheries Policy 2027-2035
- Special Economic Zone (SEZ) Policy 2027-2035
- MIAGS Startup Policy 2027-2035
- MIAGS Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSME) Manufacturing Policy 2027-2035
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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
- Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging Committee
- 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
- Legal Affairs & Intellectual Property Rights Committee
- Media, Entertainment, and Content Creation Committee
- MSME Growth and Advocacy Forum
- Private Equity & Venture Capital Committee
- Renewable Energy and Green Technology Committee
- Shipping & Logistics Committee
- Startups & Entrepreneurship Committee
- Sustainability & ESG Committee
- Tourism, Hospitality, and Events Committee
- Women in Business & Leadership Committee
- Young Leaders Forum
- Healthcare and Wellness Committee
- Government Relations and Development Advocacy Committee
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.