Workshop: Unlocking DFI Capital: Scaling Investment in Africa’s Digital Infrastructure

07 Sept 2026
Mount Elgon Ballroom (3)
Investors & Finance , Market Growth , Datacloud
  • Why is capital becoming more selective, and which markets are actually attracting investment?

  • How can investing in connectivity and core infrastructure help resolve structural gaps, generate impact and unlock further DFI capital?

  • Where are the most credible investment opportunities emerging across fibre, data centres and AI-led infrastructure?

  • What policy and regulatory conditions are required to unlock greater investment and improve capital confidence?

Chairperson
Vivek Mittal
Vivek Mittal, CEO - AfiDA
Speakers
Markus Forster
Markus Forster, Senior Impact Manager - Swedfund International
Susan Mbatia
Susan Mbatia, Senior Investment Manager - Finnfund
Rob Bergman
Rob Bergman, Head of Corporate Finance - Unicorn Factory