Infrastructure Africa 2026 Explores How to Make Projects Investment-Ready
Infrastructure Africa, Africa’s premier platform for infrastructure investment and development, will convene industry leaders, financiers, developers, and policy-makers in Cape Town from 2 – 3 March 2026 to address one of the continent’s most pressing challenges: transforming early-stage infrastructure projects into bankable, investment-ready assets.
A highlight of the 2026 programme is the session “Infrastructure Project Preparation: From Pipeline to Bankability”, which will focus on the critical early stages of project development and the role of private capital in accelerating Africa’s infrastructure growth.
Why this matters:
Africa faces a persistent infrastructure gap, with trillions of dollars required across energy, transport, water, and urban development to meet the continent’s growth objectives. While many projects are conceptualised, few reach the investment-ready stage due to technical, regulatory, and financial barriers. Proper project preparation — from feasibility studies to structured financing — is essential to unlock private sector investment and ensure successful delivery.
Key discussion points will include:
- Overcoming early-stage project challenges, including regulatory, environmental, and technical hurdles
- Structuring projects to attract domestic and international private investment
- Case studies of successful African infrastructure projects that moved from concept to finance
- Innovative financing solutions, risk mitigation, and partnerships that de-risk projects for investors
- Speakers and participants will include government officials, infrastructure fund managers, project developers, banks, and development finance institutions who are shaping the future of Africa’s infrastructure landscape.
Speakers and participants will include government officials, infrastructure fund managers, project developers, banks, and development finance institutions who are shaping the future of Africa’s infrastructure landscape.
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