ABOUT THE EVENT
The Ambassadors and Executives Luncheon forms part of Innovative Entrepreneurs NPC’s broader commitment to promoting intra-Africa trade and investment, aligned with AfCFTA objectives and Africa-led economic integration.
It is an exclusive, invitation-only platform that brings together:
Foreign Embassies based in South Africa
Industry leaders from large private sector enterprises
Senior government officials
Industry associations and chambers of commerce
The event facilitates high-level, outcomes-driven engagement to advance a shared agenda for intra-Africa trade and investment.
Expected Delegates: 200 in-person | Unlimited virtual attendance
Event Details:
Date: Tuesday, 31 March 2026
Time: 09h00 to 15h00
Venue: To be advise
OBJECTIVES
The luncheon aims to:
Promote intra-Africa trade and investment opportunities aligned with AfCFTA priorities
Strengthen strategic collaboration between diplomatic missions, government, industry associations, and the private sector
Provide a platform for high-level dialogue, partnerships, and deal facilitation
Highlight policy, infrastructure, and market access enablers critical to regional trade
Showcase Africa-led initiatives and legacy projects that drive long-term economic impact
WHAT TO EXPECT
The luncheon will convene a select group of senior stakeholders, including:
Ambassadors, High Commissioners, and senior diplomats from Foreign Embassies in South Africa
CEOs, Chairpersons, and senior executives from large private sector companies
Senior officials from national and provincial government departments and agencies
Leaders of industry associations and chambers of commerce and their membership
Strategic partners supporting Africa’s trade and investment ecosystem (AU / SADC etc.)
ABOUT INNOVATIVE ENTREPRENEURS NPC
Innovative Entrepreneurs NPC is a strategic non-profit organisation advancing Africa’s trade, investment, and enterprise development agenda.
We position South Africa as a gateway to Africa by connecting businesses, investors, policymakers, and global markets through curated platforms and partnerships.
Our work supports:
Cross-border trade opportunities
SME development initiatives
Public-private collaboration
Sustainable economic growth across Africa
PANEL SESSIONS
1. How B20 & G20 Outcomes Translate into Real Trade and Investment Flows in Africa
Interpreting B20 policy recommendations for African governments, DFIs, and corporates
What Africa’s participation in B20 has actually unlocked (or failed to unlock) in trade, finance, and market access
Bridging the gap between global commitments and domestic implementation
Case examples where global policy alignment accelerated investment decisions
2. Legacy Beyond the Presidency
What makes a “legacy project” stick beyond a G20/B20 cycle
Lessons from past global B20 legacy initiatives
Structuring projects that survive political transitions and funding cycles
Private sector–led models for sustaining trade, infrastructure, and SME integration
3. Accelerating Intra-Africa Trade: The Private Sector Reality Check
Practical barriers to intra-Africa trade (logistics, standards, payments, regulation)
Where AfCFTA is working—and where it is not—through a business lens
The role of large buyers, financiers, and regional champions in unlocking SME participation
Policy versus practice: what the private sector needs now, not in theory
PROGRAMME OVERVIEW (Indicative)
Arrival and Executive Networking
Welcome and Opening Remarks (Innovative Entrepreneurs NPC)
Introduction to the Diplomatic Core and Chambers of Commerce present
Expert Speaker: Launch of the Innovative Entrepreneurs NPC 1000 SME Development Strategy
Expert Speaker: B20 Achievements and Legacy for Africa
Panel Session: Unpacking intra-Africa Trade and Investment aligned to the B20
Facilitated Reflections and Dialogue
Closing Remarks
Networking Luncheon
EXPECTED OUTCOMES
Strengthened diplomatic, government, and private sector alignment
Identification of new intra-Africa trade and investment opportunities
Enhanced public–private partnerships supporting AfCFTA implementation
Increased awareness of B20 legacy initiatives and Africa-focused platforms
A foundation for continued engagement and follow-up collaborations throughout the year toward the success of the 15,000 SME Development Strategy
PARTNERSHIP & SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
Innovative Entrepreneurs NPC invites collaborating partners from the private sector, diplomatic community, and industry bodies to support the luncheon through strategic sponsorships.
Sponsorship Tiers:
Platinum Sponsorship – R50,000
Gold Sponsorship – R30,000
Silver Sponsorship – R15,000
Exhibition Table – R10,000
Each tier provides tailored benefits aligned to brand exposure, executive networking, and positioning within Africa’s trade and investment ecosystem.
CONTACT INFORMATION
Arlene Wilson-Max, Director, Innovative Entrepreneurs NPC
Cell: +27 (0)79 108 0613 | Email: arlene@innovative.org.za
