Dates: 15 - 16 September 2027
Location: CTICC, Cape Town, South Africa
Africa Proptech Forum
API Hospitality & Residences
Multifamily API Forum
11th Annual API Awards
$1B+
Deals Facilitated
500+
C-Suite Delegates
35+
Countries Represented
18th
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Access keynote presentations, panel downloads, and event photo highlights from last year's summit.

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Africa Proptech Forum

Connecting real estate tech innovators, venture capital investors, and developers driving smart city transformation across the continent.

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API Hospitality & Residences

Exploring hotel development, branded residences, and hospitality asset management strategies across prime African markets.

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Multifamily API Forum

Unlocking residential yield, institutional build-to-rent structures, and scalable housing development frameworks.

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11th Annual API Awards

Recognising excellence, deal-making leadership, and pioneering architectural design across Pan-African real estate.

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API Summit Awards

Recognising outstanding achievements, institutional leadership, and transformative real estate developments across the Pan-African property landscape.

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Summit Overview & Pricing

Join Africa's Premier Real Estate Gathering

Event Dates
15 & 16 Sept
2027 • 2-Day Executive Program
Official Venue
CTICC
Cape Town Convention Centre
Ticket Includes:
API Summit Awards
Cocktail Function
525+
Attendees
150+
Companies
Returning Platform • 2nd Year

The API Project Room

Following its successful launch, the Project Room returns for its second year as the summit's dedicated deal-making hub. Connect developers seeking capital directly with private equity funds, DFIs, and institutional investors ready to allocate across Pan-African real estate assets.

Direct Investor Access

Pitch vetted development opportunities directly to active capital providers, fund managers, and debt financiers.

Closed-Door Deal Sessions

Participate in structured, private pitch sessions and pre-arranged 1-on-1 boardroom meetings throughout the two-day summit.

Pre-Screened Assets

Every featured project undergoes preliminary review to ensure institutional readiness across office, residential, industrial, and hospitality sectors.

Thought Leadership

2026 Selected Speakers

Niyi Adeleye

Niyi Adeleye

Head: Real Estate Finance-Africa Regions

Standard Bank Group

Malcolm Horne

Malcolm Horne

Group CEO

Broll Property Group

Scott Revell

Scott Revell

Account Executive

MRI Software

Tim White

Tim White

Regional Director for Africa

Turner & Townsend

Jason McCormick

Jason McCormick

CEO

Exemplar

Palesa Mkhize

Palesa Mkhize

CEO

SAMRRA

Ken Osei

Ken Osei

Principal Investment Officer

IFC

Palesa Ryan

Palesa Ryan

Head Social, Health and Education

DBSA

Raghav Gandhi

Raghav Gandhi

CEO

Africa Logistics Properties

Vanessa Perfect

Vanessa Perfect

CEO

House Rentals

Mercy Thuo

Mercy Thuo

Executive Director

CPF Capital & Advisory

Mesh Pillay

Mesh Pillay

Founder & CEO

YW Capital

Karim Cheltout

Karim Cheltout

Senior Vice President - Development, MEA

Marriott International

Steve Brookes

Steve Brookes

CEO

Balwin Properties

Timothy Irvine

Timothy Irvine

Head of Asset Management - Office Portfolio

Growthpoint Properties

Tola Akinhanmi

Tola Akinhanmi

Head of Real Estate Finance West Africa

Stanbic Bank

Lesego Keitsile

Lesego Keitsile

Head of Investments

Letlole La Rona

Rob Kucera

Rob Kucera

Regional VP, East & South Africa

Aleph Hospitality

Wayne Godwin

Wayne Godwin

Managing Director

Cushman & Wakefield | Broll Hospitality

Wesam Okasha

Wesam Okasha

Global Head of Business Development

Tui Blue

Itumeleng Mothibeli

Itumeleng Mothibeli

Managing Director

Vukile Southern Africa

Brian Mashora

Brian Mashora

Portfolio Manager

Eskom Provident Pension Fund

Aileen Rodel

Aileen Rodel

CEO

RE-TEC Solutions

Brad Morgan

Brad Morgan

Co-Founder

LaunchBase

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