The African Caribbean Sustainability & Investment Summit (ACSIS2025) will return to London on 21–22 November, aiming to cement new commercial and cultural bridges between Africa, the Caribbean, and their vast diasporas. Taking place at MPW Queen’s Gate House, the gathering comes at a time when governments, private investors, and innovators across the Global South are looking for shared strategies to confront global challenges and unlock new growth opportunities.
Organisers have framed this year’s theme, “Africa and the Caribbean through Sustainable Innovation and Inclusive Growth,” as more than a slogan. It is intended as a rallying point for industries and policymakers who increasingly recognise that their futures are intertwined, from climate resilience and green energy to capital markets and manufacturing.
The summit’s headline speakers reflect that ambition. Jamaican American financier David Mullings, founder and CEO of Blue Mahoe Capital, will lead conversations on diaspora capital flows and the need to make global markets more accessible to entrepreneurs from the Global South. Mullings, who has already secured a reserved NASDAQ ticker symbol “IRIE,” is seen by many as a key voice in rethinking how African and Caribbean firms can plug into international investment pipelines. Marlene Street Forrest, managing director of the Jamaica Stock Exchange, will add the weight of one of the most dynamic capital markets in the developing world, while Ghana’s Association of Industries chair Tsonam Akpeloo will showcase the country’s growing industrial ambitions. From Nigeria, Segun Ajani-Kadir, head of the Manufacturers Association and co-interim secretary general of the Pan-African Manufacturers Association, is expected to push manufacturing-led growth as a pathway for continental transformation.
While the main stage will feature high-level debate, ACSIS2025 is also positioning itself as a platform for trade. A curated vendor showcase will spotlight enterprises ranging from fashion and design to travel and financial services. Among those confirmed are Oyẹmi.afrikana, Sincerely Sheila, KEMDII Ltd, Tarocollection, Ogbegems, Jeka Play, Sackville Travel, Wembley Mortgage Centre, and The Voice newspaper. With only a handful of slots still available, the exhibition is billed as a window into how creative industries, heritage brands, and service providers are shaping the identity of both Africa and the Caribbean in global markets.
Delegates can expect more than speeches and stalls. The summit will host pre-booked B2B meetings designed to pair investors with entrepreneurs, as well as country sessions and sector showcases that drill down into emerging opportunities. African Union trade and investment executives are also due to take part, underlining the effort to align private capital with regional development strategies.
David F. Roberts, chairman of ACSIS, is expected to update delegates on the progress made since last year’s launch. Among the highlights are the establishment of the ACSIS Ambassador Programme, which links professionals across regions to advocate for deeper ties; new strategic partnerships with international institutions and regional blocs; and preparations for the World Reparations Conference, scheduled for September 2025 at the House of Lords. For Roberts and his team, the summit is a vehicle not only for business but also for shaping conversations about equity, history, and future prosperity.
The backdrop to ACSIS2025 is one of shifting economic tides. Africa is home to some of the world’s fastest-growing economies, while the Caribbean is reasserting itself as a hub for financial innovation, renewable energy, and tourism investment. Both regions are grappling with the twin challenges of climate change and global inequality, and both are increasingly turning to each other for answers. By convening in London, a global financial capital and a meeting point for diaspora communities, the summit underscores how interconnected the ambitions of these regions have become.
Early bird tickets are now on sale from through the summit’s official website. For entrepreneurs, policymakers, and investors looking to play a role in the next chapter of Africa-Caribbean cooperation, ACSIS2025 promises to be a stage where ideas and capital converge, and where a shared vision for sustainable growth begins to take clearer shape.
