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Pan-African Financial Conference Circuit · 2026–2028

Built on the networks
that actually move
African capital.

Four invitation-only events. Four markets. One curated community of DFI limited partners, UHNWI principals, institutional allocators, and government decision-makers. The only circuit originating from Africa itself.

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1,100+
Annual Delegates
USD 2T+
AUM in the Room
5
Cities per Season
9mo
Brand Exposure
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Invitation Only · Mauritius · Nairobi · Cape Town · Casablanca · Global Online · DFI LP Network · UHNWI Principals · September 2026 Flagship · Ministerial Speakers · Founding-Rate Pricing Active · Registered in Mauritius ·
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The Circuit
Four events across Mauritius, Nairobi, Cape Town, Casablanca, and online. Each city, its conference, venue, and the full programme.
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Delegate Profile
1,100+ decision-makers per year. USD $2T+ in assets represented. The full breakdown of who attends — by category and seniority.
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Speakers
Ministers, DFI heads, fund managers, and central bank officials. Decision-makers only. Announced on a rolling basis.
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The Case · 2026

The African capital conversation
has no home. Until now.

Every major financial conference covering Africa is organised from London, New York, or Geneva. The African Circuit is the first invitation-only financial conference circuit conceived, registered, and convened from within Africa itself.

The Problem
No African-
originating
platform.
AVCA, SuperReturn Africa, Africa Financial Summit — all conceived and run from outside the continent. The principals who manage African capital have never had a circuit that starts from inside Africa, governed by African institutions, on African terms.
The African Circuit addresses this directly
The Room
Principals
only.
No exceptions.
Every delegate is a decision-maker — a fund manager, DFI investment director, sovereign wealth officer, family office principal, or C-suite executive. No consultants. No service providers unless invited as speakers. No press. 150–300 delegates per event, vetted by application.
Delegate criteria enforced at application stage
The Timing
Mauritius.
2026.
Right now.
Mauritius is the leading African jurisdiction for cross-border investment structuring — $800B+ in AUM administered, 26,000+ registered global business companies, FSC-regulated, double taxation treaty network across Africa and Asia. There is no better base for an African financial circuit.
Mauritius Financial Services Commission · 2024
5
Events per season · 4 cities
150–300
Delegates per event · vetted
100%
Invitation-only · no open registration
1st
African-originating circuit of its kind
02 — Why Mauritius

Where African capital
is structured.

Mauritius is not a convenience — it is the structural foundation of the circuit. $800B+ in AUM administered, 26,000+ registered global business companies, and a treaty network that covers every major African market. The African Circuit is registered, governed, and convened here.

$800B+
AUM Administered through Mauritius
26K+
Registered Global Business Companies
46+
Double Taxation Avoidance Agreements
2026
U.S.–Africa Business Summit Host
01 · GOVERNANCE
FSC-Regulated Environment
The Financial Services Commission of Mauritius provides a regulated, internationally recognised framework — the same governance infrastructure used by institutional funds deploying into Africa.
02 · TREATY NETWORK
DTAA Coverage Across Africa
Double Taxation Avoidance Agreements with Kenya, Rwanda, Egypt, South Africa, and beyond mean every deal structured through Mauritius is protected — reducing friction for cross-border capital.
03 · POSITIONING
The Only Circuit from Africa Itself
Convened from within the continent, not flown in for a week. This is the structural and reputational difference that makes The African Circuit the only platform of its kind.
Part of the ecosystem
An initiative of The Philanthropic Foundation, Mauritius.
Home·The Circuit
2026–2027 Annual Circuit
Four events. Four markets.
One community.
Each event is independently valuable — and exponentially more powerful as part of the full year. All events are invitation-only, 150–300 delegates, 5-star venues.
The 2026–2027 Route

From Mauritius to the world.

MAURITIUS SEP 2026 · FLAGSHIP NAIROBI NOV 2026 CAPE TOWN MAR 2027 CASABLANCA APR 2027 · ANNUAL CLOSE GLOBAL ONLINE OCT 2026 · DIGITAL 2026–2027 SEASON · SEPTEMBER TO APRIL
01 · FLAGSHIP
Mauritius
Sep 2026
Africa Capital Markets & Private Wealth Summit
02 · DIGITAL
Global Online
Oct 2026
African Diaspora & International Investors Summit
03 · EAST AFRICA
Nairobi
Nov 2026
East Africa Fintech, VC & Growth Capital Summit
04 · SOUTHERN HUB
Cape Town
Mar 2027
Southern Africa ESG, Infrastructure & Institutional Forum
05 · ANNUAL CLOSE
Casablanca
Apr 2027
North Africa & Francophone Africa Capital Summit
01
Mauritius · Indian Ocean Hub
Africa Capital Markets & Private Wealth Summit
FlagshipCapital MarketsUHNWI
Sep 2026
250
Delegates
02
Global Online · Worldwide Reach
African Diaspora & International Investors Summit
DigitalDiasporaVirtual
Oct 2026
75+
Per Day
03
Nairobi · East Africa
East Africa Fintech, VC & Growth Capital Summit
FintechVenture CapitalStartups
Nov 2026
250
Delegates
04
Cape Town · Southern Hub
Southern Africa ESG, Infrastructure & Institutional Forum
ESGInfrastructurePension Funds
Mar 2027
300
Delegates
05
Casablanca · North Africa Annual Close
North Africa & Francophone Africa Capital Summit
Sovereign FinanceIslamicFrancophone
Apr 2027
300
Delegates · Gala
Mauritius · Indian Ocean Hub
Africa Capital Markets & Private Wealth Summit
The flagship anchor event of the African Circuit. Two days of closed-door roundtables, keynote sessions, and gala dinner at a five-star resort — bringing together Africa's top fund managers, family offices, and regulators.
Venue
Maritim Resort & Spa, Mauritius
Format
2-day · Closed-door · VIP Gala
Delegates
250 · Invitation only
Speaking
Keynote + Panel slots available
FlagshipCapital MarketsPrivate WealthUHNWI
Event Programme

Two days. Every city. One format.

Each physical event follows the same refined two-day structure, adapted for the local market and audience.

Day One · Plenary & Roundtables
Opening, panels, closed-door sessions.
Morning
Registration · Welcome breakfast · Opening keynotes
Midday
Panel discussions · Delegate networking lunch (hosted)
Afternoon
Closed-door roundtables · Chatham House rules
Evening
VIP pre-dinner reception · Gala dinner & awards
Day Two · Deal Rooms & Close
Executive briefings, 1:1 meetings, close.
Morning
Executive breakfast briefings · 1:1 deal rooms open
Midday
Closing keynote · Networking lunch (hosted)
Afternoon
Bilateral meetings · Circuit close · Departures
Post-event
Sessions distributed to full circuit community
Home·Delegate Profile
The People in Every Room
1,100+ decision-makers.
USD +2 trillion in assets.
The African Circuit curates its delegate community through institutional relationships and targeted outreach — ensuring every room brings together the right capital allocators, policymakers, and private wealth principals.
By category

The room quantified.

2T+
USD
Assets
Circuit stats

Scale & reach.

1,100+
Annual delegates · 5 events
5×
Events · Sep–Apr season
30+
Organisations per event
9mo
Brand exposure duration
UHNWI at the Centre
"The only circuit in which private banks engage simultaneously with institutional allocators and the individuals who hold the capital."
Government & Policy Access
Diplomatic mission relationships translate into ministerial participation at speaker level — access that money alone cannot buy.
Profile breakdown

Every delegate is there
for a reason.

25%
PE · VC · Hedge · Credit
Fund Managers & Asset Allocators
Private equity, venture capital, hedge fund, and credit managers actively deploying or raising capital across African markets.
20%
CEOs · CFOs · Treasury Heads
C-Suite Corporate Executives
Senior executives from African-listed corporates and multinationals — the principals who make strategic financial decisions.
18%
$30M+ Investable Assets
UHNWI & Family Office Principals
Africa's wealthiest families alongside institutional investors — a unique dual-audience no other circuit offers.
15%
Development Finance Institutions
DFI Limited Partners
Development finance institutions and their LP networks — the primary institutional capital allocators on the continent.
15%
CEOs · CFOs · Treasury Heads
Banking & Financial Services Leaders
Banking executives, private bank heads, and wealth management principals from African and international institutions.
12%
FSC · Central Banks · Ministries
Regulators & Policy Leaders
Financial regulators, central bank officials, and ministry representatives — present as speakers and as delegates.
Indicative Institutional Universe · 2026–2027

80+ organisations
across the pipeline.

The following provides an anonymised overview of the types of institutions, speakers, sponsors and strategic participants currently engaged, invited, targeted or under discussion for the 2026–2027 circuit. Names are withheld where participation is not yet publicly confirmed.

Section 01
Development Finance & Multilateral
15+
UK, Nordic and European DFIs. World Bank Group guarantee agencies. Pan-African trade and development finance institutions. Impact capital platforms. Multilateral Islamic finance institutions.
Section 02
Banks, Exchanges & Financial Market Infrastructure
12+
Mauritius banking groups. South African merchant banks. North African Casablanca corridor institutions. African securities exchanges. East Africa financial centre platforms.
Section 03
Private Capital, Asset Managers & Investment Platforms
20+
Global long-term equity managers. Emerging markets private capital platforms. Pan-African PE and VC funds. Climate-tech and impact asset managers. Private credit and structured finance platforms.
Section 04
Legal, Fiduciary & Fund Administration
15+
Global legal networks with Mauritius-Africa structuring desks. International fund administrators. Fiduciary and corporate services providers. Project finance and infrastructure law firms.
Section 05
Advisory, Risk, Ratings & Consulting
15+
Big Four and global advisory firms. African credit rating agencies. Political and investment risk specialists. Development finance advisory platforms. Climate, policy and infrastructure consultancies.
Section 06
Policy, Regulatory & Diplomatic Institutions
10+
Mauritius finance ministry. Investment promotion agencies. African continental trade institutions. UK, US and Southern Africa diplomatic missions. UN-affiliated policy and responsible business platforms.
Section 07
Corporate Groups & Strategic Platforms
8+
Pan-African diversified groups across financial services, telecoms and energy. Climate transition and infrastructure platforms. Indian Ocean investment groups. Cross-border trade finance platforms.
Section 08
Knowledge, Media & Institutional Networks
6+
Global alternative investment education bodies. Responsible investment networks. Africa business and finance media partners. UK-Africa policy networks. Cross-border strategy advisory networks.
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Each tier unlocks a different level of presence, speaking access, and delegate engagement. Select the one that matches your objectives.
Supporter
$7,500
per event
2 delegate passes
Logo in programme
Digital signage
Silver
$20,000
per event
3 delegate passes
Exhibition stand
Networking lunch
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Gold
$40,000
per event
5 delegate passes
Panel speaking slot
Executive breakfast
1:1 meeting suite
Platinum
$75,000
per event
8 delegate passes
Keynote 30 min
Event co-host
VIP reception
All 5 Events
Circuit Partner
$300,000
full circuit
15 passes/event
Named co-host
Category exclusive
Multi-event speak
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Each event is independently valuable. Two or more events earn a multi-event discount — applied automatically. Circuit Partner includes all Four.
Mauritius · Flagship
Sep 2026
250 delegates · 5-star resort
Global Online
Oct 2026
75+ per day · digital
Nairobi · East Africa
Nov 2026
250 delegates · JW Marriott
Cape Town · Southern Hub
Mar 2027
300 delegates · Taj Cape Town
Casablanca · Annual Close · Black-tie Gala
Apr 2027
300 delegates · Four Seasons · Circuit awards
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Extra delegate passes (×5)
+$5k/ev
Named private roundtable · 25–40 delegates Excl.
+$8k/ev
Hosted executive breakfast (Day 2)
+$6k/ev
Priority 1:1 meeting slots · ×5 curated
+$3.5k/ev
Private curated dinner · 12 delegates Excl.
+$16k/ev
Named delegate lounge · full event Excl.
+$12k/ev
Branded VIP delegate transfers Excl.
+$7k/ev
Gala dinner co-host naming + table of 10
+$10k/ev
Naming Rights 0
Own the moment — your name becomes part of the programme. Each item is exclusive per event.
Opening keynote · "The [Sponsor] Address" Excl.
+$18k/ev
Gala dinner · "The [Sponsor] Gala" Excl.
+$22k/ev
Networking lounge · "The [Sponsor] Lounge" Excl.
+$14k/ev
Coffee break · "Hosted by [Sponsor]" Excl.
+$6k/ev
Named panel session · sponsor sets the theme Excl.
+$9k/ev
Circuit Award · "The [Sponsor] Award" Excl.
+$15k/ev
VIP pre-dinner reception naming Excl.
+$11k/ev
Season title · "Presented by [Sponsor]" Excl. · Circuit-wide
+$45k flat
Content & Digital 0
Extend your brand before, during, and after each event. Priced per placement.
Post-event highlight video · sponsor branded Excl.
+$5.5k/ev
Sponsored email to full delegate list Excl.
+$4.5k/send
Sponsored insight report · Circuit brand Excl.
+$12k/ev
LinkedIn content slot · Circuit channel takeover
+$3.5k/ev
Session recording + branded distribution
+$4k/ev
Pre-event sponsor spotlight email to delegates
+$3k/ev
Circuit newsletter sponsor · full season Excl.
+$8k flat
Featured sponsor profile · Circuit website
+$5k flat
Merchandise 0
Every item delegates touch, wear, or keep is a branding opportunity. Items marked Excl. are sold to one sponsor per event.
Identity & Access
Delegate BadgesExcl.
Your logo on every name badge
+$4.5k/ev
LanyardsExcl.
Branded lanyards worn throughout
+$3.5k/ev
Welcome KitExcl.
Branded box: tote, notebook, pen
+$8k/ev
Event Access Cards
Branded delegate access cards
+$2.5k/ev
Stationery & Carry
Delegate NotebooksExcl.
Premium hardcover notebook
+$4k/ev
Tote BagsExcl.
Premium canvas delegate tote
+$5.5k/ev
Portfolio FoldersExcl.
Leather-finish A4 folders
+$6.5k/ev
Branded Pens
Metal-finish on every table
+$2k/ev
Tech & Gala
Charging StationExcl.
Branded hub in delegate lounge
+$5k/ev
Wi-Fi Splash ScreenExcl.
Your brand on venue Wi-Fi login
+$4k/ev
Delegate Gala GiftExcl.
Exclusive branded gift at gala close
+$7k/ev
Gala Dinner MenusExcl.
Branded menus on every table
+$2.5k/ev
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Decision-makers reached
$62B+
Est. AUM in the room
2 mo
Months of brand visibility
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Home·What You'll Leave With
The Circuit · Knowledge & Deal Intelligence
Not who speaks.
What you leave with.
The circuit is not a speaking programme. It is a deal environment. Every session is designed to surface intelligence, unlock relationships, and create the conditions for capital to move. Here is what each event delivers — by outcome, not by name.
Outcomes by event · 2026–2027 Season

Four events.
Four distinct returns.

Each stop on the circuit is editorially distinct. The knowledge you gain in Mauritius is not repeated in Nairobi. The deal conversations in Cape Town are not available online. Every event has a specific return — and a specific room.

Event 01 · Flagship
Mauritius
Sep 2026 · Capital Markets & Private Wealth
The flagship event. The room where African structuring, private wealth, and institutional capital converge. The most senior delegate profile of the circuit.
Knowledge you'll gain
Which DFI co-investment windows are open in 2026 — and what they require from a fund manager to access them
What FSC-compliant structuring looks like in 2026 — the regulatory shifts that change the calculus for fund domiciliation
How Mauritius private banks are positioning for African UHNWI capital — and where family offices are actually allocating
The blended finance structures that are actually closing — not the ones in reports
Deals & relationships you'll access
Direct introductions to DFI LP desks — the institutions that anchor fund closes and open doors to blended capital
Private wealth principals from Mauritius-structured family offices — actively allocating into African alternatives
Legal and fiduciary advisors who structure the majority of Africa-bound cross-border investment vehicles
Curated 1:1 deal rooms — structured bilateral meetings between pre-matched principals
Who's in the room
DFI investment directors · Mauritius private bank heads · Family office principals · Fund formation lawyers · FSC-licensed administrators · Finance ministry officials
What only this room can produce
A fund manager who meets three DFI LP desks in two days does not need to fly to London to close their next round. That is what Mauritius delivers.
Event 03 · East Africa
Nairobi
Nov 2026 · Fintech, VC & Growth Capital
The innovation and growth capital event. The room where East Africa's most active deployers of early and growth-stage capital meet the institutions funding them.
Knowledge you'll gain
What East Africa's most active VC managers are actually funding in 2026 — the sectors, ticket sizes, and terms
The CBK and regulatory shifts that are changing what's licensable in Kenya — and what that means for fintech investment
Which DFI-backed SME finance platforms are deploying right now — and what co-investment looks like at each
What makes a Series A–C company investable to a Nairobi-based fund — from the fund manager's own criteria
Deals & relationships you'll access
East Africa's most active VC and growth capital fund managers — in a closed room, not a conference hall
DFI impact platforms with open SME and climate-tech mandates — actively looking for deal flow
East Africa financial centre principals — the people who determine what gets licensed and what doesn't
Pan-African corporate groups expanding digital and fintech infrastructure across East Africa
Who's in the room
VC and growth capital fund managers · DFI impact investment desks · Fintech founders (by invitation) · East Africa regulatory officials · Climate-tech investment platforms
What only this room can produce
An LP who meets five East Africa fund managers in two days returns with a shortlist — not a research project. Nairobi collapses months of due diligence into two days.
Event 04 · Southern Hub
Cape Town
Mar 2027 · ESG, Infrastructure & Institutional Capital
The institutional capital event. The room where pension funds, infrastructure debt managers, and ESG-mandated allocators meet the projects and platforms seeking their capital.
Knowledge you'll gain
What African pension fund boards actually require before approving an alternatives allocation — not what consultants say they require
The ESG reporting standards that institutional investors are enforcing in 2027 — and what non-compliance means for fundraising
Which infrastructure debt tickets are available right now — and how political risk guarantees are changing bankability
How JSE-listed corporates are approaching international capital — and what M&A looks like across Southern Africa in 2027
Deals & relationships you'll access
Pan-African pension fund heads with active alternatives mandates — the largest domestic institutional capital pool on the continent
Infrastructure debt fund managers with live co-investment on three to five active deals
World Bank Group guarantee desks — the institutions that make infrastructure bankable where private capital cannot go alone
South African merchant bank principals — the deal makers behind the continent's largest corporate finance transactions
Who's in the room
Pension fund CIOs · Infrastructure debt managers · JSE corporate CFOs · World Bank guarantee officials · ESG & responsible investment networks · Merchant bank principals
What only this room can produce
A fund manager who needs a pension fund anchor leaves Cape Town with three board-level relationships. That is two years of relationship-building compressed into two days.
Event 05 · Annual Close
Casablanca
Apr 2027 · North Africa, Francophone & Islamic Finance · Black-Tie Gala
The annual close. The season's most senior event — where sovereign capital, Islamic finance, and Francophone Africa's capital corridors converge for the final deal push of the year.
Knowledge you'll gain
How Gulf sovereign wealth funds are positioning their Africa allocation in 2027 — sectors, geographies, and ticket expectations
The Sharia-compliant structures that work for African infrastructure — and the Islamic finance institutions actively deploying
Francophone Africa's infrastructure pipeline for 2027–2032 — the WAEMU projects, the financing gaps, and who is filling them
Political risk — the cross-border risks that are mispriced in 2027 and the instruments available to manage them
Deals & relationships you'll access
Gulf sovereign wealth fund Africa allocation desks — the single largest uncommitted institutional capital pool targeting Africa
Islamic export credit and political risk institutions — the multilaterals that make Francophone and North Africa bankable
North African banking group principals — the institutions bridging Casablanca, GCC capital, and Francophone project finance
Political risk advisory specialists — the firms whose intelligence determines whether a deal is insurable and at what price
Who's in the room
Gulf sovereign wealth officials · Islamic finance multilaterals · North African banking group heads · PE managers focused on Francophone Africa · Political risk advisors · Diplomatic missions
What only this room can produce
A fund manager closing in Q2 2027 who meets a Gulf sovereign allocation desk in Casablanca in April has one conversation that no roadshow could produce at the same speed.
Speaker Programme
Speakers confirmed on a rolling basis.
Individual speaker identities are announced as confirmations are finalised — typically 60–90 days before each event. All speakers are principals: fund managers, investment directors, ministry officials, and institutional heads. No commentators. No panels for the sake of panels.
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Session Highlights · Subject to confirmation

What will be
discussed.

Session topics are set by the editorial team in consultation with the delegate community. The programme reflects what the room needs to hear — not what sponsors want to say.

01
Mauritius · Flagship Summit
Africa Capital Markets & Private Wealth · Sep 2026
Sep 2026
Day One · Plenary Sessions
Opening
The $50B Opportunity: Why African Capital Markets Are Ready
Keynote
Morning
DFI Capital in the Room: LP Expectations & Fund Manager Reality
Panel
Midday
Mauritius as a Structuring Hub: What Has Changed Since 2022
Roundtable
Afternoon
UHNWI & Family Office Capital: The Untapped LP Conversation
Closed Door
Day Two · Deal Rooms & Close
Breakfast
Private Credit in Africa: The New Institutional Asset Class
Executive Brief
Morning
Climate Capital & Blended Finance: Moving Beyond Pledges
Panel
Midday
Bilateral Deal Rooms — 1:1 Structured Meetings
Deal Room
Close
Circuit Community Welcome & Gala Dinner
Gala
03
Nairobi · East Africa Summit
Fintech, VC & Growth Capital · Nov 2026
Nov 2026
Day One · Plenary Sessions
Opening
East Africa's Fintech Decade: What the Data Actually Shows
Keynote
Morning
Series A to Series C: What East African Founders Need From VCs
Panel
Afternoon
LP Perspectives: What Makes an East Africa Fund Investable
Closed Door
Day Two · Deal Rooms
Morning
Growth Capital Roundtable: $5M–$50M Tickets in the Room
Roundtable
Midday
Regulatory Landscape: Licensing, CBK, and What's Coming
Executive Brief
Close
Bilateral 1:1 Deal Rooms — Curated Introductions
Deal Room
04
Cape Town · Southern Africa Forum
ESG, Infrastructure & Institutional · Mar 2027
Mar 2027
Day One · Institutional Focus
Opening
Pension Capital & African Infrastructure: The Missing Bridge
Keynote
Morning
ESG Standards in Africa: What Institutions Actually Require
Panel
Afternoon
JSE-Listed Corporates & International Capital: The Strategic Conversation
Closed Door
Day Two · Deal Rooms
Morning
Infrastructure Debt: $100M+ Tickets & Co-investment
Roundtable
Midday
TCFD Reporting & African Asset Managers: The New Standard
Brief
Close
Black-Tie Gala Dinner · Taj Cape Town
Gala
05
Casablanca · Annual Close
North Africa & Francophone Capital · Apr 2027
Apr 2027
Day One · Closing Plenary
Opening
Sovereign Capital & Islamic Finance: The $300B Untapped Connection
Keynote
Morning
Francophone Africa: The Infrastructure Pipeline 2027–2032
Panel
Afternoon
Circuit Season Review: Capital Moved, Deals Closed
Closed Door
Day Two · Season Close
Morning
2027–2028 Season Preview & Early Partner Briefing
Partners Only
Midday
Bilateral Deal Rooms — Final Introductions of the Season
Deal Room
Evening
Black-Tie Gala · The African Circuit Annual Awards
Black Tie
Programme note
Topics and speakers are indicative and subject to change. Full programme published 60 days before each event. Closed-door sessions operate under Chatham House rules.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need
to know.
Answers to the questions we hear most from sponsors, delegates, and speakers. If something isn't covered here, contact us directly — we respond within 48 hours.
What does sponsorship actually include?
Sponsorship packages are structured around five components: delegate access (passes and gala seats), speaking (panel or keynote depending on tier), physical presence (exhibition space, meeting suites, roundtable rooms), branding (signage, digital, print), and reporting (delegate and financial reports post-event). Gold tier and above also receive optional add-ons including naming rights, private dinners, and content packages. Use the interactive builder to configure and price your package in real time.
Can we sponsor a single event or do we have to commit to all Four?
All tiers from Supporter to Platinum are available per-event — you choose which events you want to attend. The Circuit Partner designation ($300,000) is the only tier that requires all Four events, and in return it carries naming rights, category exclusivity, and locked founding-rate pricing through 2027 and 2028. Multi-event commitments (2–4 events) attract a 10–20% discount automatically in the builder.
Are sponsorship positions exclusive? Can two competitors sponsor the same event?
Items marked Excl. throughout the builder are sold to one sponsor per event — no competitor can hold the same item at the same event. Category exclusivity (one law firm, one bank, one asset manager per event) is available to Circuit Partners and Platinum sponsors. Standard tier positions are not category-exclusive, but the total number of sponsors per event is strictly capped to protect the prestige of the room. We do not oversell.
What happens after we submit an enquiry?
We confirm availability within 48 hours. If your selected tier and event combination is available, we send a partnership agreement for review. Upon signing, a 50% deposit secures your position and locks your pricing. The remaining 50% is due 60 days before your first sponsored event. You'll receive a full onboarding document covering branding specifications, delegate pass instructions, and logistics timelines.
What is founding-rate pricing and when does it close?
Founding-rate pricing is the 2026 price schedule — active now and closing June 2026. Multi-year circuit partners who sign at founding rates carry those prices into 2027 and 2028, even as the platform scales toward Tier 1 market rates. Platinum is projected to reach $100,000+ by 2028. Signing now locks your price for the full three-year circuit at today's rate.
Do you offer bespoke or co-designed packages?
Yes. The builder covers the majority of configurations but some sponsors — particularly Circuit Partners and Platinum — have objectives that benefit from a tailored structure. Contact us directly at admin@philanthropicfoundation.net to discuss a bespoke package. We can combine elements across tiers, design custom experiences, or structure multi-year arrangements outside the standard builder format.
How do I register as a delegate?
The African Circuit is invitation-only. Attendance is by introduction through the Foundation's institutional network, or by application. To apply, submit an enquiry via the contact page selecting "Delegate Registration." Applications are reviewed against the delegate community profile — we prioritise principals who are actively deploying or raising capital. We aim to respond within 5 business days.
What is included in the delegate registration fee?
Registration covers both conference days, all plenary sessions, closed-door roundtables, coffee breaks, and both hosted networking lunches. The gala dinner is priced separately at $150 per seat. Accommodation, travel, and transfers are not included. Early bird registration is $1,050, standard is $1,250, and late registration (subject to availability) is $1,450. Group discounts and complimentary access is available for qualified LPs and DFI representatives by invitation.
Who else will be in the room?
The delegate community comprises: 25% fund managers and asset allocators (PE, VC, hedge, credit), 20% C-suite corporate executives, 18% UHNWI and family office principals, 15% DFI limited partners, 15% banking and financial services leaders, and 12% regulators and policy leaders. Collectively, delegates represent in excess of $2 trillion in AUM. Full delegate profiles are shared with registered attendees 30 days before each event. Use our AI matching tool for a preview of who you'd meet.
Can I attend multiple events on a single registration?
Each event requires a separate registration. Multi-event passes attract a 10% discount for 2 events and 15% for 4 events. If you intend to attend multiple events, contact us before registering individually — we can issue a circuit pass that covers your selected events at the discounted rate and simplifies onboarding across cities.
Where and when are the 2026–2027 events?
The 2026–2027 circuit comprises Four events: Mauritius (Sep 2026) — Africa Capital Markets & Private Wealth Summit at Maritim Resort & Spa · Global Online (Oct 2026) — African Diaspora & International Investors Summit · Nairobi (Nov 2026) — East Africa Fintech, VC & Growth Capital Summit at JW Marriott · Cape Town (Mar 2027) — Southern Africa ESG, Infrastructure & Institutional Forum at Taj Cape Town · Casablanca (Apr 2027) — North Africa & Francophone Africa Capital Summit at Four Seasons. All physical events are two days with an evening gala dinner.
What is the format of each event?
Each physical event follows a two-day format. Day One: Registration, welcome breakfast, opening keynotes, panel discussions, a hosted delegate networking lunch, closed-door roundtables (Chatham House rules), VIP pre-dinner reception, and the gala dinner. Day Two: Executive breakfast briefings, 1:1 deal rooms, closing keynote, hosted networking lunch, and bilateral meetings through the afternoon. Sessions are recorded and distributed to the full circuit community post-event.
Are sessions recorded and shared?
Plenary sessions and keynotes are recorded and distributed to the full circuit community after each event. Closed-door roundtables operate under Chatham House rules — they are not recorded and their content is not attributable. Speaker consent is obtained for all recordings. Sponsors with the session recording add-on receive branded distribution rights for sessions from their sponsored event.
How are speakers selected?
Speakers are selected on three criteria: they must be a principal, not a proxy (the actual decision-maker, not a representative); capital must move because of what they decide or say; and they must be speaking to something substantive for the specific delegate community at that event. All speakers are invited — we do not accept unsolicited pitches, though expressions of interest are reviewed. See the speakers page for more detail.
Can sponsors buy a speaking slot?
Speaking access is included in Gold tier (15-minute panel slot) and Platinum and above (30-minute keynote). These are genuine speaking positions — not advertisements. The content and narrative of your session is yours; the editorial team works with you to ensure it is relevant and substantive for the audience. We do not permit promotional pitches from the stage. The integrity of the programme is what makes the room worth being in.
Do you arrange accommodation and travel?
We provide preferred hotel rates at or adjacent to the event venue for all registered delegates and sponsors. Travel is the responsibility of each attendee. For Platinum sponsors and Circuit Partners, a logistics briefing document is provided with venue details, preferred hotels, airport transfer options, and local contacts. Branded VIP transfers from hotel to venue are available as a sponsor add-on.
What are the visa requirements for attending in Africa?
Visa requirements vary by nationality and event location. We provide registered delegates with a confirmation letter on Foundation letterhead that can support visa applications where required. Mauritius, Kenya, South Africa, and Morocco all offer visa-on-arrival or e-visa facilities for most nationalities. We recommend checking requirements 60 days before the event and contacting us if you need documentation support.
What is the dress code?
Conference days: business formal. The gala dinner at Mauritius, Cape Town, and Casablanca is black tie. The Nairobi gala is business formal. A full logistics document confirming dress codes, timing, and venue-specific guidance is sent to all registered attendees 30 days before each event.
What is The Philanthropic Foundation?
The Philanthropic Foundation (Reg. No. 679) is a foundation registered in Mauritius under the Foundations Act 2012. It operates two programmes: The African Circuit (this platform) and Transition Africa Partners Fund 1 — a $150M blended finance climate investment vehicle. The Foundation's legal counsel is Eversheds Sutherland, its principal banker is AfrAsia Bank, and its secretariat is administered by DTOS Ltd. Full governance documentation is available under NDA on request.
Is The African Circuit financially independent of sponsors?
Yes. Each event is funded by a combination of sponsorship revenue and delegate ticket revenue — the circuit does not depend on any single sponsor mix to be financially viable. This means events are delivered regardless of late changes to the sponsor roster, and editorial independence from sponsors is maintained. Per-event production budgets are disclosed in full on the sponsorship page.
How is my data handled?
All personal data is processed in accordance with the Mauritius Data Protection Act 2017 and GDPR principles. We do not sell, rent, or trade personal data. Delegate lists are shared with confirmed sponsors in the form of post-event reports (name, institution, and role only) as described in sponsorship agreements. Full details are in our Privacy Policy. To exercise any data rights, contact admin@philanthropicfoundation.net.
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Foundation governance, legal structure, and data protection policy. The African Circuit is an initiative of The Philanthropic Foundation, registered in Mauritius under the Foundations Act 2012 · Reg. No. 679.
Legal Counsel
Eversheds Sutherland
Fund formation & corporate advisory
Principal Banker
AfrAsia Bank
Mauritius-headquartered · Institutional banking
Secretariat
DTOS Ltd
FSC-licensed management company
Registered Under
Foundations Act 2012
Republic of Mauritius · Reg. No. 679
Privacy Policy · Summary

The African Circuit is operated by The Philanthropic Foundation, registered in Mauritius. We collect only what we need to run the circuit, communicate with you, and fulfil sponsorship and delegate agreements. We do not sell your data. We do not use it for advertising. You can request deletion at any time.

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Who we are

The African Circuit is a pan-African financial conference circuit operated as an initiative of the Philanthropic Foundation, a company registered in Mauritius (Ebene Cyber City, Ebene, Republic of Mauritius). References to "we", "us", or "our" in this policy refer to the Philanthropic Foundation operating The African Circuit.

For questions about this policy or your personal data, contact us at admin@philanthropicfoundation.net.

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What data we collect

We collect personal information in the following contexts:

Sponsorship and partnership enquiries — name, job title, institution, email address, and the sponsorship preferences you submit through our website or package builder.
Delegate registration — name, institution, role, contact details, and dietary or accessibility requirements for event logistics.
Website usage — standard server logs including IP address, browser type, pages visited, and time of visit. We do not use third-party analytics trackers.
Communications — email correspondence, meeting notes, and records of any agreements entered into with us.
Payment processing — billing name, institution, and transaction reference. Card details are processed exclusively by our payment provider and are never stored by us.
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How we use your data

We use personal information only for the purposes for which it was collected:

To respond to sponsorship, partnership, and delegate enquiries.
To manage event registrations, issue delegate passes, and coordinate logistics.
To fulfil sponsorship agreements and deliver contracted benefits.
To send circuit-related communications — event updates, programme details, and post-event reports — to confirmed sponsors and registered delegates.
To maintain records required for our legal and financial obligations as a Mauritius-registered entity.

We do not use your data for advertising, profiling, automated decision-making, or any purpose unrelated to the operation of The African Circuit.

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Legal basis for processing

We process personal data on the following legal grounds under applicable data protection law:

Contractual necessity — processing required to fulfil a sponsorship agreement or delegate registration.
Legitimate interests — responding to enquiries, circuit communications, and maintaining business records, where these interests are not overridden by your rights.
Legal obligation — record-keeping and compliance with Mauritius law and applicable international obligations.
Consent — where you have explicitly opted in to receive communications from us.
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Who we share data with

We do not sell, rent, or trade personal data. We share it only in the following limited circumstances:

Event venues and logistics partners — name and dietary/accessibility requirements shared with five-star venue partners solely to deliver event services.
Service providers — email delivery, payment processing, and event platform providers who process data on our behalf under data processing agreements.
Co-sponsors — delegate lists shared with confirmed circuit sponsors in the form of post-event delegate reports, as described in sponsorship agreements. Reports contain name, institution, and role only.
Legal and regulatory authorities — where required by Mauritius law or a valid legal obligation.
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International transfers

The African Circuit operates events across multiple African jurisdictions and globally online. Personal data may be transferred to and processed in countries where our event venues, sponsors, or service providers are located, including Kenya, South Africa, Morocco, and the UAE.

Where we transfer data outside Mauritius, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place — including contractual protections and, where applicable, adequacy determinations — to protect your data in accordance with Mauritius data protection law.

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How long we keep your data
Sponsorship and delegate records — retained for 7 years from the date of the last event attended or agreement executed, in line with our legal and financial record-keeping obligations.
Enquiries that did not proceed — retained for 12 months from initial contact, then deleted unless you have requested otherwise.
Marketing and circuit communications — retained until you unsubscribe or request deletion.
Website logs — retained for 90 days, then automatically deleted.
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Your rights

Subject to applicable law, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:

Access — to request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
Correction — to request that inaccurate or incomplete data be corrected.
Deletion — to request that your data be deleted, where we are not required to retain it by law.
Restriction — to request that we restrict processing of your data in certain circumstances.
Objection — to object to processing based on our legitimate interests.
Portability — to receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format.
Withdrawal of consent — to withdraw any consent you have given at any time, without affecting the lawfulness of prior processing.

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at admin@philanthropicfoundation.net. We will respond within 30 days.

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Cookies and tracking

This website does not use advertising cookies, third-party analytics, or tracking pixels. We use only essential session functionality required for the website to operate. No consent banner is required as no non-essential cookies are set.

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Security

We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect personal data against unauthorised access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. These include encrypted data transmission (TLS), access controls, and regular security reviews. In the event of a data breach that affects your rights and freedoms, we will notify you and any relevant regulatory authority in accordance with applicable law.

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Changes to this policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal obligations. The current version is always available at this page. Material changes will be communicated to confirmed sponsors and registered delegates by email.

This policy was last updated in April 2026.

Contact & Data Requests

Ebene Cyber City, Ebene, Republic of Mauritius

For all privacy and data protection enquiries:
admin@philanthropicfoundation.net

We aim to respond to all data requests within 30 days. If you are unsatisfied with our response, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the Data Protection Office of Mauritius.