Unstoppable Africa 2025

The Big Push: Africa Shapes The Market

The world is changing fast: trade wars, shifting alliances, and supply chain disruptions are transforming global trade and business. For Africa, this is not just a challenge—it’s a call to action.

Africa must seize this moment to take control, shape its own destiny, and, most importantly, define its own markets. This urgency is at the heart of this year’s Unstoppable Africa.

You are invited to the Exclusive Virtual Experience!

Be part of something extraordinary during this year’s Unstoppable Africa 2025 virtual experience. We’ll be showcasing a wide range of inclusive content you won’t find anywhere else, including:

  • Live streams of the 2025 Unstoppable Africa Keynotes

  • Red carpet interviews with featured guests

  • Virtual networking opportunities with global changemakers

  • Exclusive virtual viewing parties

  • And much more to come!

Secure your free virtual spot today—agenda details and additional announcements will be shared in the coming months.

 

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Why should I attend the virtual event? 

Unstoppable Africa stands as the leading African-convened business forum outside the continent. Hosted by United Nations Secretary General António Guterres and H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, Chairperson of the African Union, the event will take place on 21-22 September 2025 on the margins of the 80th UN General Assembly in New York. Bringing together African and global Heads of State, business leaders, and top investors, Unstoppable Africa aims to accelerate the continent’s economic transformation and empower Africa to lead in shaping the markets of tomorrow.

The message is clear: The great continent of Africa must forge new partnerships, attract bold investments, and build world-class industries. By acting decisively, Africa can turn global disruptions into opportunities for growth and leadership.

Unstoppable Africa: The time for Africa’s Big Push is now!

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Agenda at a glace 

Full agenda coming soon!

DAY 1Sunday, 21 September

Day 1 of Unstoppable Africa 2025 will set a bold tone, convening Africa’s top leaders and changemakers at the Marriott Marquis in New York City. The day will open with a closed-door AU-SG African Leaders Dialogue, hosted by UN Secretary-General António Guterres and AU Chairperson H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, focused on strategic private sector engagement. Session highlights and panels will focus on Africa’s role in global trade, its critical minerals economy, and energy transformation, alongside inspiring moments with Unstoppable African figures and influential leaders. The day will end on a high note with the GABI Gala Dinner, celebrating Africa’s rising global influence.

DAY 2Monday, 22 September

Day 2 of Unstoppable Africa 2025 will spotlight Africa’s growing global influence, from trade and tech to cities, sports, and the creative economy. Panel sessions and highlights will include landmark conversations on digital transformation, strategic panels on AI and dealmaking, and dynamic sessions featuring mayors, business leaders, and global investors. The afternoon sessions will celebrate Africa’s sports and creative industries as strategic sectors for economic transformation and global influence, coupled with the launch of the GABI Women’s Fashion Leaders’ Platform. The day will close with reflections from UN Deputy Secretary-General Amina J. Mohammed, affirming Africa’s unstoppable momentum and bold future.

Virtual Event FAQs 

This year’s Unstoppable Africa will take place in New York and virtually around the world.

The virtual event is completely FREE to register. Save your spot now and register here.

Your virtual registration allows you access to the exclusive Unstoppable Africa mobile app, here you can watch all the content live from the event, interact with your fellow attendees and more. 

Currently the in-person event is invite only, you can request to be approved for an invite via our waitlist here.

Your virtual ticket is non transferable. You are only eligible to attend the virtual event upon completing your virtual registration.

Post registration, you will receive a series of emails including an agenda announcement, instructions on accessing the livestreams and a detailed check list on how to get ready for your virtual experience.