Who We Are?
Accelerating Partnerships, Innovation, and Inclusive Growth Across Africa
The Accelerate Africa’s Growth Connect (AAGC) is a premier pan-African convening that brings together influential leaders, innovators, policymakers, investors, and development partners committed to advancing Africa’s economic transformation and global competitiveness.
About the AAGC
Designed as a dynamic platform for dialogue, collaboration, and action, AAGC connects stakeholders from government, private sector, academia, civil society, development institutions, and the African diaspora to explore practical solutions for sustainable growth and shared prosperity across Africa and nations of African descent.
As Africa continues to emerge as one of the world’s most promising regions for innovation, entrepreneurship, and investment, AAGC provides a strategic space where ideas evolve into partnerships and partnerships translate into impact.
The AAGC emphasizes inclusive development by strengthening the role of women, youth, and small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as critical drivers of Africa’s economic future. Through thought-provoking discussions, policy engagement, and cross-sector collaboration, AAGC fosters transformative connections that support resilience, competitiveness, and long-term prosperity.
Our Mission
To convene leaders and changemakers who are committed to driving inclusive economic growth, fostering innovation, and building strategic partnerships that advance Africa’s sustainable development.
Collaboration
Building cross-sector partnerships that connect policy, enterprise, and development action.
Innovation
Showcasing ideas, models, and solutions that advance competitiveness and growth.
Impact
Turning dialogue into measurable outcomes, opportunities, and implementation pathways.
Key Objectives
Strategic Engagement
- Facilitate multi-sector dialogue that promotes inclusive economic participation and collaboration.
- Strengthen intra-African and diaspora partnerships that support trade, entrepreneurship, and development.
- Create opportunities for stakeholders to build meaningful networks and long-term alliances.
Development Priorities
- Identify innovative solutions to economic, social, and environmental challenges affecting Africa.
- Empower women, youth, and SMEs through knowledge sharing, partnerships, and investment opportunities.
- Promote policies and collaborative initiatives that support sustainable growth and transformation.
Key Focus Areas
AAGC explores priority sectors and cross-cutting issues that shape Africa’s development trajectory and investment future.
Technology & Digital Innovation
Advancing digital transformation, entrepreneurship, connectivity, and innovation ecosystems.
Agriculture & Food Security
Exploring resilient agricultural systems, agribusiness growth, and value-chain development.
Energy & Infrastructure
Promoting sustainable infrastructure, energy access, and industrial growth enablers.
Education & Skills Development
Strengthening human capital through relevant skills, training, and innovation-driven learning.
Finance, Trade & Investment
Unlocking capital flows, inclusive finance, market access, and regional trade opportunities.
Women, Youth & SMEs
Centering inclusion and enterprise growth as key drivers of Africa’s next phase of development.
Sustainability & Climate Resilience
Encouraging climate-smart solutions, resilience building, and long-term sustainable development.
Creative Economy & Culture
Harnessing Africa’s cultural capital and creative industries as engines for growth and influence.
Diaspora & Global Partnerships
Strengthening global African networks that contribute to innovation, investment, and development.
Expected Outcomes
What the AAGC Enables
- Strategic partnerships and high-value collaboration opportunities.
- Policy insights and recommendations for inclusive economic development.
- Cross-sector initiatives that support entrepreneurship, innovation, and investment readiness.
Long-Term Value
- Stronger connections between African institutions and the global diaspora.
- Practical pathways for sustainable and inclusive growth across sectors.
- Greater momentum for transformative ideas that can be scaled into impact.
A Platform for Collaboration and Impact
AAGC serves as a catalyst for dialogue, partnership, and action among leaders shaping Africa’s future. By bringing together diverse perspectives and expertise, the conference creates opportunities for transformative ideas, strategic alliances, and practical initiatives that contribute to Africa’s long-term prosperity.
About the Accelerate Africa’s Growth Conference (AAGC)
Accelerate Africa’s Growth Conference (AAGC) is a premier high-level convening set that takes place from May 25th to 27th, every year, from diverse host countries within the continent of Africa. This year the host country is Ghana, under the theme “Celebrating Our Heritage, Building Partnerships, and Empowering Women & Youth.”
Africa is at a pivotal juncture in its development journey, rich with potential but faced with multifaceted challenges. AAGC brings together a powerful coalition of leaders and stakeholders from government, private sector, development institutions, community and faith-based organizations, and the African diaspora to drive inclusive and sustainable economic growth across Africa and nations of African descent.
This transformative platform focuses on unlocking economic potential through strategic dialogue, innovative policy, and collaborative action. Central to the conference’s mission is the empowerment of women, youth, and SMEs—the key drivers of Africa’s next phase of growth.
Key Objectives:
Facilitate multi-sectoral dialogue for inclusive economic participation.
Address social, economic, and environmental challenges with sustainable solutions.
Empower youth, women, and SMEs through access to finance, markets, and capacity-building.
Foster intra-African and diaspora collaborations for trade and development.
Conference Themes:
High-Value Sector Opportunities (Technology, Agriculture, Energy, Education, Creative Arts, Digital Finance)
Enabling Policy & Regulatory Frameworks
Women, Youth & SMEs as Catalysts for Growth
Sustainability, Climate Action & Resilience
Economic Transformation, Industrialization & Trade
Social Inclusion & Human Capital Development
Leveraging the African Diaspora
Expected Outcomes:
Actionable policy recommendations and strategic partnerships.
Roadmap for investment and project implementation.
Strengthened diaspora engagement and trade facilitation.
Hosted by Her Excellency Nyakan June, a distinguished African transformation strategist, and joined by global and continental leaders including H.E. John Dramani Mahama and other top-level policymakers, innovators, and entrepreneurs, AAGC is poised to shape the future of African prosperity.
