THE EVENTS

Event Programme

From public launch to core activation — five milestones spanning diplomacy, investment, culture, and trade, each designed for maximum partnership visibility and impact.

01 Sept
Milestone 1

Programme Launch

Official announcement and programme reveal, opening the platform to partners, press and the public ahead of the core activation.

10:00am–12:00pm • Venue TBC
24 Oct
Milestone 2

Welcome Night / Core Activation Opens

Gold Coast hosts the Welcome Night — the formal convening of African Heads of Mission, delegations, and investors.

Hosted by Adonko Bitters @ Gold Coast
25 Oct

Spotlight on Africa Business

Corporate and entrepreneurial insight panels with site visits.

Visitation — media homes, finance companies, productions
26 Oct

Diplomatic Panel

Strategic dialogs concerning UK-Africa trade relations, international development, and shared growth targets.

High Commission of Nigeria • AfCFTA invited
27 Oct

Beyond Bloodlines: African–Caribbean in the UK

A virtual deep-dive examining heritage, shared socioeconomic links, and shared cultural narratives between African and Caribbean diaspora networks.

Virtual Event • Free Access
28 Oct
Milestone 3

Investors' Meeting

Finance & Investment Showcase, structured around specific, bankable African opportunities.

Regina House • Ghana International Bank (GHIB) anchor • AfCFTA keynote/panel
29 Oct

Africa B2B

Targeted business match-making sessions connecting UK corporate delegates with verified African enterprises.

Ghana High Commission
30 Oct (AM)

Africa Market Access Conversation

An essential roundtable discussing compliance, trade routes, tariffs, and distribution agreements.

Pinterest Office • Lead Partner AfCFTA
30-01 Oct-Nov
Milestone 4

Heritage Vault Pop-up

Tourism, Fashion & SME Programming. Sessions on trade initiatives, creative exports and youth-led enterprise across central London venues.

Afternoon of 30 Oct • Venue TBC
02 Nov
Milestone 5

African Branding Forum / AfroSphere Country Branding

The Week's flagship centerpiece ahead of WTM (World Travel Market) London, focusing on rebranding and presenting Africa's stories globally.

Edelman Office • Host: Edelman
ROADMAP

Event Timeline & Key Dates

Our operational roadmap leading up to Africa WeekUK 2026 and subsequent impact evaluations.

1

January 2026

Partnership recruitment launches • Venue confirmation • Programme development begins

2

March 2026

Major partners confirmed • Speaker recruitment underway • Marketing campaign design

3

May 2026

Full program announced • Ticket sales open • Media partnerships secured

4

July 2026

Exhibitor & performer confirmations • Sponsor activations finalised • Community outreach intensifies

5

September 2026

Launch • Media previews • VIP invitations • Volunteer recruitment

6

October 2026

Africa WeekUK 2026 — Five Days of Excellence • Flagship events • Awards ceremony

7

November 2026

Impact evaluation • Partner feedback • Media coverage summary • Planning for 2027