CAPE TOWN, 19 & 20 SEPTEMBER,
THE WESTIN
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.
- 19 - 20 September 2024
- API Summit Awards & IFC EDGE Champions Dinner
- API Summit Cocktail Function
- Format: In Person Event
- Attendees: 550+
- Companies: 150+
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.
- 19 - 20 September 2024
- API Summit Awards & IFC EDGE Champions Dinner
- API Summit Cocktail Function
- Format: In Person Event
- Attendees: 550+
- Companies: 150+
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
- Date: 18 September 2024
- Cape Town International Convention Center (CTICC)
- 9am – 2pm | Followed by a networking function
- Limited to 80 attendees
- Price: $150 or Free for API Summit Delegates
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
SILVER 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.