Welcome to the 6th Edition
THEME: "Towards a win-win cooperation to boost inclusive growth"
350+
SPEAKERS,
STARTUPS & CEOS
2+
LANGUAGES
110+
COUNTRIES
650+
DELEGATES & PARTNERS
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ABOUT TROPICS SUMMIT PRAIA, CABO VERDE 2022
TROPICS BUSINESS SUMMIT is the most important business meeting on investing in Africa! Successfully bridging the funding gap between Anglophone, Francophone, Lusophone, Arabophone and Hispanophone markets for Africa’s industrialization, the TROPICS BUSINESS SUMMIT is a unique opportunity for your organization to connect with 350+ Speakers, Panelists and Investors and a global audience close to 500,000 on- site and online attendees from Africa and beyond in a variety of government and private sectors
In 2022, The Municipality of Praia in Cabo Verde awaits to host delegations from 100+ countries hailing from 5 continents. The Mayor of Praia, Mr. Francisco Carvalho, will give you an incredible welcome to the 6th annual TROPICS BUSINESS SUMMIT after being hosted in South Africa for the five consecutive years. The event promises to be a truly unforgettable business and dealmaking opportunity for all 54 African countries. South Africa is still our home, and from 2022 to 2024, we got to share the Morabeza (Cape Verdean hospitality) with the rest of the world. We can’t wait to welcome you soon to the beautiful islands of Cape Verde as we position Africa as a top investment destination. Here's your chance to be part of the biggest investment forum on Africa!
TROPICS
BUSINESS
SUMMIT 2022
RETURNS
IN-PERSON!
Our global delegates include
investment professionals,
commercial and investment
banks and associated
professions, heads of
governments, embassies,
business leaders, business
associations, chambers of
commerce, institutional
partners and investors,
representatives of public
authorities, academics,
media as well as thought
leaders.




Theme : "Towards a win-win cooperation to boost inclusive growth"
Three reasons to be join the summit: incredible speakers, unparalleled networking opportunities, and dealmaking in real time that will maximize your experience. Join us in Praia, Cabo Verde for this unique gathering!
MULTILINGUAL PROGRAM
BE PART OF THE SUMMIT TO GROW YOUR REVENUE, INVESTMENTS OR BUSINESS IN AFRICA AND TO PROMOTE YOUR COMPANY, BUILD WIN-WIN SYNERGIES & CLOSE DEALS WITH STAKEHOLDERS FROM ACROSS THE GLOBE!
PATRONS / PARRAINS
KEYNOTE SPEAKERS AND PANELISTS
UNLIMITED CONNECTIONS
PRE-QUALIFIED ATTENDEES
Know who you're dealing with. Each summit's participant, expert or company fills out a questionnaire. Participants are divided into panels and chat rooms - discuss what you are interested in.
PANEL DISCUSSIONS
Hot topics and trends from Africa and the rest of the world. Choose a theme and watch brainstorming sessions and exchange ideas with the greatest minds in English or French.
BUSINESS NETWORKING
Access to hundreds of investors. Directly during the online conference, you can contact leading industry experts, global Entrepreneurs and VCs... Ask questions, network, contact the best people directly.
TROPICS STARTUPS PITCH CHALLENGE
Ready to turn your innovative business idea into reality? Connect with Mentors and get expert feedback. Make valuable contacts that will shape your future and get your business off the ground. Participate in the pitch challenge and make your startup dreams come true.
TROPICS TOP 500 POWER LIST
TROPICS MAGAZINE will be revealing its 11th TROPICS TOP 500 POWER LIST this coming October at the TROPICS BUSINESS SUMMIT. Since 2010, TROPICS MAGAZINE has ranked the Most Powerful Business Personalities using the following criteria: the size and importance of each business in the global economy; the health and direction of the business; the arc of their career; and their social and cultural influence.
TROPICS STARTUPS ACCELERATOR(S)
After 5 years of existence, TROPICS BUSINESS SUMMIT has designed a completely new, customized accelerator program, based on our TROPICS BUSINESS SUMMIT and TROPICS BUSINESS MIXER(S) playbook. We accelerate African and Caribbean Startups that have already validated their business model and are ready for fast growth. Join the TROPICS INVESTORS family and learn from our anglophone/francophone portfolio operating in all sectors.
TESTIMONIALS
WHAT YOU MISSED LAST YEAR
[ DAY 1 - WOMEN IN BUSINESS ]
Watch More[ DAY 2 - CONFERENCES, B2B DEALMAKING & NETWORKING ]
Watch More[ DAY 3 - CONFERENCES, B2B DEALMAKING & NETWORKING ]
Watch More[ DAY 4 - GALA DINNER AND TROPICS BUSINESS AWARDS ]
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