The African Industrial & Development Conference and Awards (AIDCA) is an annual event hosted by Dotmount Communications in partnership with Business Insider and Yahoo Finance. Held at the Transcorp Hilton Hotel in Abuja on July 4th and 5th, 2024, AIDCA serves as a premier platform for key players in Africa's economic sectors to collaborate and discuss governance, development challenges, and opportunities.
The 2024 edition focused on enhancing Africa's value in global supply chains, promoting private sector growth, and driving sustainable development through innovative financing. Keynote speakers and panellists from across Africa and the Middle East including Amb. Afolabi Oke (Permanent Rep. to Nigeria & ECOWAS), Sara Al Madani (CEO, Halahi, UAE), and Temitope Mayegun (Founder, Avila Naturalle Limited, Nigeria). Topics ranged from technology in sustainable energy transition to women’s leadership in trade and investment.
AIDCA also featured workshops, exhibitions, and networking sessions. The awards dinner honoured outstanding achievements in agriculture, mining, manufacturing, investment banking, and tourism. Participants, including Middle Eastern investors, praised the event for its organization, content, and networking opportunities, with many anticipating fruitful partnerships and policy implementations as outcomes. The conference concluded with optimism for Africa's continued growth and development amidst global challenges.
Events
05 July, 2024
Abuja, Nigeria