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Unstoppable Africa
20-21 September, 2026
New York Marriott Marquis | NYC
GABI Engagements in Numbers
14,000+
Participants
17
Heads of State
50.2M
Social Media Impressions
Over 55%
Engagement Rate
About Global Africa Business Initiative
Africa has staked its position as the cornerstone of the world’s future. The continent is now positioned to be the most important driver of global business with a $3 trillion market opportunity.
The Global Africa Business Initiative puts the private sector at the center of the discussions and the solutions. GABI is a platform that places Africa in its rightful place in the global economy and positions the continent as the premier destination for business, trade and investment.
Unstoppable Africa
21-22 Sept, 2025
Marriott Marquis Hotel,
New York
Catch Up on the GABI Convening
GABI’s ‘Unstoppable Africa’ 2025 Puts Africa at the Center of Global Growth
Real Voices. Real Impact. Africa In Motion.
2 Full Days of #UnstoppableAfrica
More than 1000 CEOs, 8 Heads of State & Vice Presidents, Global & African Business Leaders
Global Africa Business Initiative (GABI) Calls for a Bold Reimagining of Africa’s Economic Narrative
The Global Africa Business Initiative (GABI) issued its Unstoppable Africa 2024 Executive Summary, shedding light on transformative strategies and solutions to reshape Africa’s financial narrative and accelerate economic growth.
Key Themes
Energy Access & Energy Transitions
Inclusive Growth & Trade
Digital Transformation
Creative Industries & Sports
GABI shifts Action Pathways into higher gear
Convening on the sidelines of the Africa CEO Forum in Kigali, Rwanda on 15 May, the GABI Solutions Lab challenged some of Africa's top business leaders to develop an ambitious, actionable work plan to overcome the roadblocks holding the continent back.
Unstoppable Africa 2025 Speakers
António Guterres
UN Secretary General
Amina J. Mohammed
Deputy Secretary-General of the United Nations
H.E João Lourenço
President of Angola
The Honourable Mia Mottley
Prime Minister of Barbados
H.E. Duma Boko
President of Botswana
H.E. John Dramani Mahama
President of Ghana
Partners
GABI Advisory Group
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