The 17th annual API Summit will occur in Cape Town on 17 & 18 September 2026.  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 CTICC (Cape Town International Convention Centre) across the road from The Westin.

This is a unique opportunity to reconnect and establish networks with over 525+ investors, developers, and prominent figures in the property industry from over 32+ African and international countries. The event promises exclusive and impactful networking experiences that will leave a lasting impression, including the API Summit Cocktail Party and 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 112 + speakers and attract more than 525 in-person attendees over 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