IPFA UK Future Leaders Network, London

Infrastructure Investment: Project Finance in Africa

Africa’s annual infrastructure investment needs are estimated to be between $130 - $170 billion but actual spending is in fact closer to $80 billion, the result being a significant financing gap. To bridge this gap, project finance has played and continues to play a pivotal role in the provision of capital, through a blend of both private sector and non-private funding sources such as governments or development finance institutions. Growth in the continent can largely be attributed to the acceleration of urbanisation, demand for infrastructure, the energy transition and global investment initiatives such as the EU’s Global Gateway. 

Join us, along with your peers for an engaging discussion exploring the opportunities and challenges ahead for continued investment in Africa through project finance and what this means for investors, developers and lenders.

Whether you’re new to the IPFA Future Leaders Network in London or joining us once again, this event is a great chance to build your understanding, ask questions, and connect with peers and professionals shaping the future of energy finance. 

We look forward to seeing you there!

Key Learnings:

1. Understand Africa’s infrastructure financing gap

2. Explore the role of project finance in bridging the gap

3. Learn more about what the future key opportunities and challenges might be for stakeholders through investing in Africa via project finance  

Speakers:

To be announced shortly.

Event Details

Registration and networking: 5.00pm  

Discussion begins: 5.30pm

Event ends: 8.00pm

Format: In-person briefing; panel discussion followed by a Q&A and networking

Address: Haynes & Boone Offices, Alder Castle, 10 Noble Street, London, EC2V 7JX

Important notice for members: We are accepting registrations for this Future Leaders Network event assuming your organisation will continue its membership for next year. Please note: your organisation will need to have confirmed your 2026 membership prior to the activity so that we can reconfirm your place.

IPFA Memberships run Jan-Dec; we are currently asking all private sector members to renew for next year. If you are unsure, please speak to your organisation’s main member contact, or enquire with our membership team (membership@ipfa.org).