API Summit

CAPE TOWN, 19 & 20 SEPTEMBER,

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API SUMMIT 2024 - HAS MOVED AND IS TAKING PLACE IN CAPE TOWN 19 - 20 september 2024

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THE SUMMIT HAS MOVED AND IS TAKING PLACE IN CAPE TOWN 19 - 20 SEPTEMBER 2024

Prepare yourself for Africa’s foremost and highly influential gathering in the real estate sector, the annual API Summit. This year, the summit will be held on the 19th and 20th of September at the Westin Hotel in Cape Town. It’s an unparalleled opportunity to reconnect and establish networks with investors, developers, and prominent figures in the property industry from over 25 African and international countries.

The event promises exclusive and impactful networking experiences that will leave a lasting impression. These include the highly anticipated API Summit Cocktail Party, the API Networking and Awards Dinner in the esteemed presence of IFC Green Champions, the Africa Proptech Forum Summit, and various client events, among many others.

As the premier event that brings together regional and global participants from all facets of the real estate value chain, this year’s summit will serve as a platform for over 100 distinguished speakers and attract more than 550 in-person attendees over the course of two days. Representatives from Africa’s leading banks, pioneering listed funds, institutional investors, developers, operators, and other key stakeholders will converge, shaping the agenda for the continent’s real estate landscape.

THE SUMMIT HAS MOVED AND IS TAKING PLACE IN CAPE TOWN 19 - 20 September 2024

In 2024, The 15th annual API Summit has moved from Johannesburg and will take place in Cape Town on 19 & 20 September.  Established as Africa’s most influential gathering of property investors, developers and leaders, this year’s forum including the Africa Proptech Forum and API Hospitality Forums will take place at the Westin Hotel is taking place on the 19th and 20th of September. 

A unique opportunity to reconnect and establish networks with over 500+ investors, developers, and prominent figures in the property industry from over 30+ African and international countries. The event promises exclusive and impactful networking experiences that will leave a lasting impression, including  the API Summit Cocktail Party, the API Networking & IFC EDGE Champions Dinner. 

As the premier event that brings together regional and global participants from all facets of the real estate value chain, this year’s summit will serve as a platform for over 100 + speakers and attract more than 550 in-person attendees over the course of two days. 

Representatives from Africa’s leading banks, pioneering listed funds, institutional investors, developers, operators, and other key stakeholders will converge, shaping the agenda for the continent’s real estate landscape.

API Summit Theme: IMPACT

In an economic landscape being reshaped by ESG requirements; energy access and logistics, real estate developers and investors that focus on impact and real demand will be positioned for long -term success. Sector agnostic, these Impactful assets transform communities, and countries in their usage of space and ability to stimulate business growth and foreign direct investment (FDI). And while themes of AI, monetary policy, climate action and diversification, will continue to be key themes to consider; those that focus on demand and impact will be the long-term ultimate winners.

As this year’s API Summit theme, IMPACT, we unlock how effective strategy and execution are key to success in this dynamic and shifting African landscape. Join us and 500+ leaders, as we explore these trends, tangible examples of success and more at the 15th annual API Summit.

Pre-summit seminar & networking

VENUE: CAPE TOWN INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION CENTRE (CTICC)

 

WEDNESDAY, 18 SEPTEMBER 2024 | CAPE TOWN

  • Discuss ideas that are driving the Zimbabwean Real Estate Industry forward

  • Meet international professional teams and partners

  • Engage on Capital Raising and the evolving REIT industry

2024 SPEAKERS

Niyi Adeleye

Head: Real Estate, Finance - Africa Regions

Standard Bank

Mikayla Benkenstein

CEO

Hodari Africa

Wayne Godwin

CEO

JLL Africa

Michael Aldridge

CEO

KOFISI Africa

Lenore Cairncross

Green Building Lead

IFC EDGE

Wayne Troughton

CEO

HTI Consulting

Daniel Trappler

Senior Director Development

Radisson Hotel Group

Eleni Georgopoulou

Founder & CEO

Youhost

Thomas Mundy

Head of Capital Markets Strategy & Research

JLL

Raghav Gandhi

CEO

Africa Logistics Properties

Wesam OKasha

Head of Global Development

TUI BLUE Hotels

SPONSORS AND PARTNERS 2024

LEAD SPONSOR

GOLD SPONSOR

SILVER SPONSORS

GREEN BUILDING SPONSOR

CO-WORKING SPONSOR

COCKTAIL SPONSOR

INDUSTRY SPONSORS

HOSPITALITY LEAD

HOSPITALITY SILVER

HOSPITALITY INDUSTRY

AFRICA PROPTECH LEAD SPONSOR

AFRICA PROPTECH INDUSTRY SPONSOR

EXPO SPONSORS

MEDIA PARTNER

INDUSTRY PARTNER

ASSOCIATION PARTNER

ZIM INVESTOR SESSIONS GOLD SPONSOR

ZIM INVESTOR SESSIONS SILVER SPONSORS

ZIM INVESTOR SESSIONS INDUSTRY SPONSORS

SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

This year’s API Summit provides sponsors with unique sponsorship packages,
From Lead, Gold, Silver, Industry and sector, you can also sponsor roundtable discussions, sessions and more. 

THE MAGIC OF IN-PERSON EVENTS: RECONNECT, SHARE INSIGHTS AND DO BUSINESS AGAIN

2022 API & APF POST-EVENT VIDEO PLAYLISTS

LEADING BRANDS THAT ATTEND

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