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  • Cross-Section of the Audience at AEC 2019
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ABOUT US

African Economic Congress holds anually, This is the largest economic event on the continent. The last event held on 4-6 November 2019 at the Shehu Musa Yar’ Adua Centre, Abuja, Nigeria.

More than ever before, the world needs to engage with Africa, while the region must expand its leadership in a wide range of global initiatives. Besides Africa, the meeting programme will also emphasize Asia, Europe and how the two regions, defined by their demographic and digital dividends, will shape our collective future.

The African Economic Congress is independent and not tied to any political, partisan or national interests. Organized by Golden Aura for Public-Private Cooperation. African Economic Congress will be engaging industry experts, government and civil society leaders in partnerships to shape global, regional and industry agendas.




Join companies, countries and developed markets right across the African market and the world to showcase economic solutions in the Exhibition.


~ Mr. Belema, COO - African Economic Congress

Our Focus

How we Contribute to the Growth of Africa's Economy.

EDUCATION & ADVOCACY

We use digital storytelling to showcase Africa's Economic potentions and also focusing on Africa's Union Agenda 2065.

The African Economic Index

This is an Economic Index by Africans for Africans, taking into Cognizance our Peculiarity as Africans.

African Investment Guide

We put together a quarterly investment guide, showcasing investment oppurtunities in Africa, which is widely syndicated through our international partners abroad.

African Economic Business Forum

This Forum is for Business owners around Africa to tap from the huge resources of succesful business men in the continent.

Annual African Economic Congress

We organise the iconic and largest annual gathering of stakeholders in Africa, popularly called Africans family meeeting, every November in a Chosen African State.

The Africa Startup Challenge

The African Economic Congress Startup Challenge is an international competition for African startup entrepreneurs from all over the world – organized by AEC in strategic partnerships.

Africa-European Roundtable

The High-Level Roundtable will highlight the untapped potential for deepening the partnership between African business and European Investors.

Meet the Business Leader

We organize an innovative side event at the Annual congress, where we bring very successful Africa business Leader to inspire and motivate young business men and women from across Africa. This session is usually free.

The Grand Opening of
The 3 Day Exhibition at AEC 2019

One of our focal Objective is to Showcase Africa Businesses to the World, this we do through the 3 day Exhibition that holds at the Annual African Economic Congress

AEC 2019 Facts

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Community Members
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People Reached

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AEC 2019 Feedback

What people are saying from our past Events.

Moneylinewithnancy

We need to think on how to do it differently, so we can get more private investments into Nigeria" - @topefasua during the #AECongress2019 Private Sector Session

Moneylinewithnancy

CEO - AEC

Kalada Belema Meshack-Hart

We need to tell our story, the fact is that we have limitless stories, stories that will amaze the world, truly Africa is beautiful. This was the focus of the media panel session at #aecongress2019. "Until the lion learns how to write every story will glorify the hunter"

Kalada Belema Meshack-Hart

KonstructApp

#StartupChallenge ... and we got the cheque. Thank you @AECongress
... great platform, huge exposure.

KonstructApp

Kalada Belema Meshack-Hart

One of the recommendations at African Economic Congress 2019 was to have an interventionist bank in Africa for women, we are glad that the African Development Bank has launched its Affirmative Finance Action for women in Africa #AFAWA this is a right step in the right direction

Kalada Belema Meshack-Hart

Victor Dennis

Replying to @AECongress
It is a pleasure working with u

Victor Dennis

Eric Annan|Cofounder KuBitX|Blockchain Enthusiast

Great it was in all ramifications,little did I know it was a maiden one. For a maiden conference to attain such level content is highly recommendable. It will keep getting better. Well done to the entire team. Nobody but us can resolve to build the Africa that we want.#KuBitX

Eric Annan|Cofounder KuBitX|Blockchain Enthusiast

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