What Sets Us Apart
What Sets Us Apart
An African Movement, Not a Single Platform
What Makes Us Different
Make in Africa is Africa only and runs year-round. Its focus is practical: building more of what Africa uses and sells, in Africa. That focus, not marketing language, is what sets us apart from a typical conference series.
Africa-Only Focus
Built Into the Mission, Not Just the Slogan
Every programme, committee and Summit session serves one aim: more value, jobs and technology made in Africa. Decisions reflect the continent's shared interest.
A Continental System, Not a Brand
Connected Across the Regional Communities
We link initiatives across ECOWAS, SADC, EAC, COMESA and beyond rather than running them in isolation, so progress in one region compounds across the rest.
Governance Built for Inclusion
Every Member Has a Stake
Makers, professionals, enterprises, institutions and governments all have a place. Every voice, from young leaders to established industry, has a real path to take part, not just a seat in the room.
Built to Last Beyond One Summit
Continuity Between Editions
Because the movement runs all year, our work on skills, finance and industrial policy continues between Summits rather than resetting each January.
A Working System, Not Just a Network
Structure Creates Delivery
Working groups and expert committees force real collaboration. It is not optional, it is how Make in Africa runs.
Resilience by Design
Shared Leadership, Shared Risk
Because the movement draws on many countries, sectors and partners rather than one, it is built to withstand the shocks that hit single-source institutions harder.
A Movement Governed by Its Members
Make in Africa will keep score and publish who delivers: governments, investors, partners and ourselves. We work in partnership with GSEF and WSSH Australia. Join a movement where the mission is shared because the work is shared.
Stay Updated with Us
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
Economic Forum 2026
Membership
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
Advocacy
Resources & News
Contact Us
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.