New York City · September 22, 2026

13:00 – 19:30 EDT · Alongside the 81st UN General Assembly

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Where Global Capital Meets African Opportunity

Key Highlights

By the Numbers

250+

C-Suite Executives

$10T+

Assets Under Management

About Bullish

On the sidelines of the 81st United Nations General Assembly, the Wall Street Africa Group presents Bullish Africa, a high-level forum designed to bridge the gap between global capital allocators and African business leaders. The platform convenes investors, policymakers, and corporate leaders to advance partnerships and mobilize Foreign Direct Investment across the African continent.

Partners

Our Partners

Official Banking Partner

Event Partners

Strategic Partners

Official Transport Partner

The Lineup

Who's On Stage

Your Hosts

Erick Asuma

Erick Asuma

CEO, Wall Street Africa
Andrew Barden

Andrew Barden

President, Wall Street Africa

Emcee

Samke Mhlongo

Samke Mhlongo

Founder, The Next Chapter Global

The Opportunity

Inside Bullish Africa

Massive Capital Concentration

Participants represent $10 trillion+ in assets under management — institutional investors, global banks, private equity firms, and sovereign capital.

Direct Sovereign Engagement

Heads of State and senior government leaders engage directly with investors and corporate leaders on economic priorities and investment opportunities.

Executive Roundtables

Focused discussions among senior leaders exploring opportunities across the sectors shaping Africa's economic future.

Curated Investor Introductions

Structured networking designed to connect institutional capital with African companies, policymakers, and project sponsors.

Global Market Visibility

Top global and African exchanges participate — including the New York Stock Exchange, Nairobi Securities Exchange, and Johannesburg Stock Exchange.

NYSE · NSE · JSE

Strategic Timing

Held during UNGA Week, when global political and financial leaders are already convened in New York.

Sectors

Strategic Areas of Focus

Capital Markets & Financial Services
Infrastructure & Energy
Mining & Critical Minerals
Agriculture & Logistics
Technology & Digital Innovation
Public-Private Partnerships

Participate

Why Organizations Participate

Organizations engage with Bullish Africa to:

  • Connect with institutional investors and sovereign stakeholders
  • Engage directly with African policymakers and business leaders
  • Explore partnerships across high-growth sectors
  • Contribute to conversations shaping the future of African markets
  • Increase visibility within a global network of investors and decision-makers
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Tuesday, September 22, 2026

Summit Programme

New York Marriott Marquis · All times EDT

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  1. Registration
  2. RoundtableGovernment of Kenya: Private Sector Financing for MSMEs
  3. Welcome & Emcee Remarks
  4. KeynoteOpening Keynote Remarks
  5. Main PanelAfrica’s Unspoken Investment Opportunity
  6. Fireside ChatUnlocking Africa’s Growth: Capital, Trade & Investment Opportunities
  7. Fireside ChatInnovations Changing the Global Movement of Money
  8. RoundtableYellow Card: Stablecoins, Real World Use Cases for Africa
  9. Main PanelThe Rapid Change & Growth Propelling African Capital Markets Forward
  10. Coffee Break
  11. PanelThe Africanization of Technology & AI Innovation
  12. AnnouncementKenya Airways × Sabre
  13. Fireside ChatUnlocking Private Sector Financing for MSMEs to Accelerate the SDGs
  14. Main PanelTrade & Infrastructure: Building the Rails for Pan-African Economic Success
  15. RoundtableHisa: Digitizing Africa’s Capital Markets
  16. KeynoteDe-Risking Institutional Investment in Africa’s Rapidly Evolving Future
  17. Fireside ChatInside the Go-To-Market African Expansion Playbook
  18. Fireside ChatInnovation & Technology Driving a New Era in Global Capital Markets
  19. Closing Remarks & Vote of Thanks

Summit Concluded

Thank You For Joining Us In New York

Bullish Africa Annual Summit 2026 took place on 22 September. Thank you to every speaker, partner and delegate who took part. To hear about future editions, get in touch.

New York Marriott Marquis, 1535 Broadway, New York, NY 10036 · September 22, 2026 · 13:00 – 19:30 EDT · Alongside the 81st UN General Assembly