Africa’s economic future will come under sharp focus in May as Ishmael Yamson & Associates convenes its 12th Business Roundtable in Accra, bringing together top policymakers, investors and corporate leaders to map out the continent’s next phase of growth.
Scheduled for May 28, the event marks a strategic shift from a largely Ghana-focused dialogue to a broader continental platform aimed at shaping Africa’s economic direction over the next 25 years.
Themed “Unlocking the Next Quarter Century,” the forum is expected to attract up to 1,000 in-person participants and more than 15,000 virtual attendees, positioning it as one of the largest private-sector-led policy and investment dialogues on the continent.
At the heart of the roundtable is a push to align government policy with private sector priorities, particularly as African economies seek to deepen integration under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) and accelerate industrialisation.
The programme will centre on five critical pillars—digital infrastructure, trade and integration, energy and industry, leadership and governance, and societal development—with a strong emphasis on practical, investment-driven outcomes.
A high-profile lineup is expected to drive discussions, including Vice President Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang, Energy Minister John Jinapor, and business leader Sam Jonah, alongside continental voices such as Ralph Mupita and PLO Lumumba.
Beyond dialogue, organisers say the roundtable is designed to facilitate deal-making, partnerships and policy alignment, with structured networking sessions aimed at connecting investors with opportunities across sectors.
With registration fees ranging from GH₵3,000 to GH₵10,000, the event also signals the growing commercialisation of high-level policy forums, reflecting increasing demand for curated platforms that bridge strategy, capital and execution.
As Ghana positions itself as a convening hub for regional business discourse, the roundtable is expected to generate actionable insights and partnerships that could influence investment flows and policy direction across Africa in the years ahead.
