As preparations accelerate for the 6th India-Africa Entrepreneurship & Investment Summit, the India Africa Entrepreneurship Forum (IAEF) is delighted to announce that Ethiopis Tafara, Regional Vice President for Africa at the International Finance Corporation (IFC), will deliver the keynote address at this year’s Summit, taking place in Cape Town from 13–15 July 2026.
As one of the most influential voices shaping investment and private-sector development across Africa, Mr Tafara’s participation reflects the growing importance of the India-Africa economic corridor and the increasing south-south engagement.
Building on the success of previous five summits, the IAEF will convene entrepreneurs, investors, corporates, government officials, policymakers, family offices, and ecosystem leaders from across India and Africa to explore opportunities in trade, technology, investment, and innovation.
India and Africa together represent nearly $7 trillion in combined economic potential, with growing opportunities across sectors such as healthcare, AI, fintech, climate tech, manufacturing, logistics, and digital infrastructure. As businesses and investors increasingly look toward emerging markets for long-term growth, the India-Africa partnership is becoming one of the most compelling economic corridors globally.
Mr. Tafara’s keynote address is expected to provide valuable insights into:
- Africa’s evolving investment landscape
- The role of private capital in economic transformation
- Emerging opportunities for India-Africa partnerships
- The future of entrepreneurship and innovation across emerging markets
Highlighting other Prominent Speakers
In addition to Ethiopis Tafara, this year’s Summit will feature an exceptional line-up of global business and investment leaders, including:
- Anita George (CEO, Prosper ETE)
- Padmaja Ruparel (Co-founder, IAN Fund)
- AJ Patel (Founder, TiE Global)
- Harish Mehta (Chairman, Onward Technologies)
- Sushil Jiwarajka (MD, EssJay Corporation)
- Vimal Shah (CEO, Bidco Africa)
- Manish Shah (Chairman, Kingsway Group)
- Kanwal Rekhi (Founder, Inventus Capital)
- Satya Narayan (Founder, CL Educate)
- Anirudh Damani ( Founder, Artha Ventures)
- Pradeep Gupta (Chairman, CyberMedia Group)
- Dr Shreeram Iyer (Chairman, Prisma Ai)
- Manish Panchal (ED, Equirus Capital)
- Madan Padaki (Founder, JAN Ai)
- Amb. Lavina Ramkissoon (African Union)
- Tomi Davies (President Emeritus, ABAN and CiC, TVCLabs)
- Busisa Moyo (CEO, United Refineries, Zimbabwe)
Celebrating the Builders of the India-Africa Economic Corridor
A major highlight of the Summit will also be the official launch of the Top 100 African Entrepreneurs of Indian Origin report, which will be unveiled by H.E Prithvirajsing Roopun (Former President of the Republic of Mauritius). This landmark publication celebrates founders and business leaders driving economic growth and innovation across the African continent.
IAEF looks forward to welcoming delegates from across Africa, India, and the global diaspora to Cape Town for what promises to be a defining edition of the Summit.
Strategic Partners & Sponsors
This year’s summit is proudly supported by Mauritius Commercial Bank (MCB), DHL, MITCO, Peach Payments, Care Edge Ratings, Mauritius Telecom, Prisma.AI, and Amicorp.
