GLOBAL INVESTOR

The Global Investor is a leading media and advisory platform specialising in investment promotion and investor engagement across emerging markets.


We support both government and private-sector stakeholders through integrated solutions that combine investment intelligence, strategic communication, and targeted investor outreach. Our work includes investment guides, special reports, digital campaigns, and curated investor events designed to generate tangible business opportunities.


In partnership with leading platforms such as AFSIC—Africa’s largest annual investment event in London—and other major international summits, including the U.S.–Africa Business Summit, African Energy Week, and CHOGM, we publish Global Investor,our flagship publication on emerging markets and international financial centres.


It delivers expert insights and in-depth analyses of dynamic economies across continents.
Each edition explores key markets—some offering a regional perspective, others providing a deep dive into a single country—spotlighting growth drivers, investment opportunities, and the industry leaders shaping the future.


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OUR PARTNERS

Afsic Investing in Africa

LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM - OCTOBER 2026

AFSIC Investing in Africa is a leading platform connecting global investors with Africa’s most promising opportunities. Renowned as a catalyst for business growth, it brings together investors, industry leaders, and policymakers through a focused programme of keynotes, panels, and deal rooms. Covering sectors from fintech and banking to infrastructure, real estate, and green finance, AFSIC drives conversations that shape the future of African investment. With its emphasis on sustainability and tangible partnerships, it stands as a key gateway to unlocking Africa’s potential in the global financial landscape.

CHOGM

CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA- OCTOBER 2026

The Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) is the Commonwealth’s principal forum for dialogue and collective decision-making. Since the first meeting in 1971, it has brought leaders together as equal partners to address shared challenges and advance cooperation across diverse regions and economies.

CHOGM 2026 will bring together leaders from 56 Commonwealth countries at a pivotal moment. The theme, “Accelerating partnerships and investment for a prosperous Commonwealth,” sets out the meeting's vision and ambition, focusing on strengthening collaboration, unlocking sustainable investment, and supporting inclusive growth.

CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA- OCTOBER 2026

African Energy Week (AEW) Cape Town is Africa’s premier event for the energy sector, uniting global leaders, policymakers, and industry professionals to shape the continent’s energy future. It brings to the spotlight critical topics, including the energy transition, oil and gas developments, renewable energy investment, and energy access for underserved regions. Hosted in Cape Town, AEW offers dynamic panel discussions, networking opportunities, and deal-making sessions, fostering collaboration and investment. With a focus on sustainable growth and regional development, AEW underscores Africa’s role in the global energy mix while driving innovation, infrastructure expansion, and economic empowerment across the continent.


U.s. africa business summit

MAURITIUS - 2026

The U.S.-Africa Business Summit 2026 will be hosted by the Republic of Mauritius. It is the 18th annual summit, which brings together African and U.S. government officials and business leaders to discuss trade and investment opportunities. The agreement to host was finalized in September 2025 between the Corporate Council on Africa and the government of Mauritius. 

The summit emphasises Africa's investment potential, driven by economic reforms and diversification efforts. Featuring high-level discussions, networking sessions, and deal-making platforms, the summit aims to strengthen bilateral trade and investment ties while promoting sustainable development.


Global energy show canada

CALGARY - JUNE 9-11, 2026

Global Energy Show Canada 2026 returns, bringing together the people, capital and technology shaping the future of energy. Canada’s national energy exhibition and conference spans five exhibition halls, two conference programmes, and an awards gala, creating a high-impact platform for collaboration across the full energy value chain. From innovation and project development to investment and policy, the event enables meaningful connections and practical knowledge exchange within three fully packed days. Join global leaders, solution providers and decision-makers to explore opportunities, accelerate partnerships and support a secure, competitive and evolving energy system.

WOBI

WOBI  stands for World Of Business Ideas, a global business content hub that provides management content, events, and training to executives and companies. Its most prominent event is the World Business Forum 2026, a two-day conference where business leaders share insights on topics like strategy, innovation, and leadership. WOBI also offers a variety of online content, including masterclasses, podcasts, and a 24-hour business and entertainment channel called WOBI TV. 

ALGIERS, ALGERIA - SEPTEMBER 4-10, 2025

The Intra-African Trade Fair (IATF) 2025 is a premier platform dedicated to boosting intra-African trade and investment, promoting the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA).  Scheduled to unite businesses, policymakers, and investors, IATF 2025 will feature trade exhibitions, investment forums, and B2B matchmaking sessions. Attendees can explore diverse sectors such as manufacturing, agriculture, technology, and finance, fostering cross-border partnerships and innovation.

MEDIA PARTNERS

AFRICAN BUSINESS

Trusted voice since 1966, it is the undisputed market leader and best-selling monthly Pan-African business magazine, considered essential reading for anyone with an interest in the continent’s economy. African Business  provides lively reading on current affairs, finance, new technologies, reviews, commerce, politics, trade, and trends in Africa, the world’s fastest growing economic region.

USA TODAY

USA TODAY reaches a broad national and international audience through its coverage of current affairs, business, finance, technology, travel, sport and culture. Known for its accessible reporting and wide public reach, the publication connects readers with the stories shaping the United States and the wider global conversation.

As a media partner, USA TODAY brings additional visibility to Global Investor’s 2026 edition, supporting its distribution to international readers interested in emerging markets, investment, policy and business opportunities across Africa and the Caribbean.

FINANCIAL TIMES

FINANCIAL TIMES ONLINE

The Financial Times is one of the world’s leading sources of business, financial and economic news, providing authoritative reporting and analysis to an international audience of investors, policymakers and business leaders.

Coverage of Global Investor 2026 extens the guide’s visibility among readers interested in emerging markets and investment opportunities across Africa and the Caribbean.

INSTITUTIONAL PARTNERS

The ROYAL AFRICAN SOCIETY

The Royal African Society (RAS) is a membership organisation that provides opportunities for people to connect, celebrate and engage critically with a wide range of topics and ideas about Africa today. 

Through events, publications, and digital channels, RAS shares insights, sparks debate, and fosters mutual understanding between the UK and Africa. 

The RAS amplifies African voices and interests in academia, business, politics, the arts and education, reaching a network of more than one million people globally.


AFRICA PROSPERITY NETWORK

Africa Prosperity Network (APN) is committed to providing a trusted convening platform for practical discussions, actionable policies and bankable projects. Their objective is to advance the vision of “The Africa We Want” as outlined in the African Union’s Agenda 2063, with particular focus on promoting Africa’s prosperity and economic integration. As a continental platform, APN is the fuel that powers both the advocacy and implementation of results-oriented solutions by leveraging strategic partnerships to deliver actionable policies that lead to impactful, bankable projects.