The Africa Business Leadership and Investment Summit (ABLIS) 2025 is set to take center stage in Kigali, Rwanda, from February 25th to 28th, under the theme “Paradigm Shift Africa.”

This premier event serves as a critical platform for reimagining Africa’s future, fostering growth, and unlocking the continent’s immense potential through collaboration, resource optimization, and innovative solutions.

Why ABLIS 2025?
Africa is a continent of boundless opportunities and ABLIS provides the blueprint to harness these. Key summit highlights include:

• Business Missions and Trade Exploration: Unlocking markets and building trade connections.
• Executive Masterclasses: Equipping leaders with cutting-edge tools and insights.
• Investment and Deal Rooms: Creating fertile ground for partnerships and funding opportunities.
• Venture Pitch-a-thon and Awards: Showcasing groundbreaking innovations and success stories.
  This groundbreaking event is expected to bring together over 2,000 delegates from 50 countries, including entrepreneurs, corporate executives, investors, and policymakers. The summit provides a platform to learn, share, and collaborate towards advancing Africa’s economic transformation and ensuring all Africans benefit from the continent’s abundant natural resources.

Why Rwanda?
Rwanda has emerged as a model of transformation in Africa. Under the visionary leadership of H.E. President Paul Kagame, Rwanda has achieved remarkable progress in post-genocide recovery, economic growth, and regional influence.

As President Kagame aptly stated, “We must create economic muscle, build a culture of entrepreneurship, and get people to take responsibility for improving their lives.”

This year’s summit is particularly significant following the discovery of oil in Rwanda. It creates a timely opportunity for stakeholders to explore and strategize on sustainable ways of harnessing this new venture.

Ambassador Oliver Chikodzore, Vice President of Mission, Mobilization, and Marketing for ABLIS, highlighted Rwanda’s suitability as the summit’s host, emphasizing its political stability, economic progress, and modern infrastructure.

“Collaboration is key to unlocking Africa’s prosperity. Rwanda stands as a powerhouse in the region, making it the perfect choice for this summit. It’s time for Africa to move beyond working in silos and embrace the transformative power of unity and cooperation,” Chikodzore remarked.

Founded by H.E. Ambassador Dr. Shirley Nkechinyere Hills, a trailblazing entrepreneur, leadership expert, and Pan-African advocate, ABLIS 2025 aims to catalyze progress across the continent. Dr. Hills firmly believes that Africa’s development must empower everyone, from grassroots communities to corporate leaders.

“Leadership is about how well we engage and empower others, especially those who cannot uplift themselves,” said Dr. Hills.

What to Expect at ABLIS 2025
The summit promises:

• 300+ Exhibitors
• 60 Renowned Speakers and Panelists
• $100 Billion in Available Funding Opportunities
• This is more than an event—it’s a movement to shift perspectives, unite stakeholders, and unlock Africa’s untapped potential.

Every entrepreneur, corporate leader, investor, and success-oriented individual is urged to attend. Join this historic gathering in Kigali to contribute to the economic emancipation of the continent, future-proof your business, and network with the leaders shaping Africa’s future.