Investing in Africa's Transformation: AEGC Summit to spotlight economic opportunities

The Africa Economic Global Convergence (AEGC) Summit is set to take place on September 21–22, 2025, across two prestigious venues: the United Nations Headquarters and the Yale Club of New York City.

The event will feature high-profile speakers, including global policymakers, business leaders, and influential thinkers, engaging in panel discussions, keynote addresses, and fireside chats on critical topics such as peace and security, economic resilience, inclusive development, and strategic investment.

This year’s summit theme focuses on promoting investment, advancing sustainable peace, and expanding economic opportunities for Africa’s transformation

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A major highlight of the summit is the #InvestInAfrica Business Expo, which will convene top investors and businesses from Africa, Europe, Asia, and the United States to explore mutually beneficial partnerships and cross-continental opportunities.

Interested participants and sponsors can contact the organisers via, or visit the official website for program details, confirmed speakers, and partnership opportunities.

The summit promises to be a platform for bold conversations and impactful collaboration, spotlighting Africa’s growth agenda and unlocking scalable solutions through global partnerships.

Ifeoma Okeke-Korieocha

Ifeoma Okeke-Korieocha is the Aviation Correspondent at BusinessDay Media Limited, publishers of BusinessDay Newspapers. She is also the Deputy Editor, BusinessDay Weekender Magazine, the Saturday Weekend edition of BusinessDay. She holds a BSC in Mass Communication from the prestigious University of Nigeria, Nsukka and a Masters degree in Marketing at the University of Lagos. As the lead writer on the aviation desk, Ifeoma is responsible and in charge of the three weekly aviation and travel pages in BusinessDay and BDSunday. She also overseas and edits all pages of BusinessDay Saturday Weekender. She has written various investigative, features and news stories in aviation and business related issues and has been severally nominated for award in the category of Aviation Writer of the Year by the Nigeria Media Nite-Out awards; one of the Nigeria’s most prestigious media awards ceremonies. Ifeoma is a one-time winner of the prestigious Nigeria Media Merit Award under the 'Aviation Writer of the Year' Category. She is the 2025 Eloy Award winner under the Print Media Journalist category. She has undergone several journalism trainings by various prestigious organisations. Ifeoma is also a fellow of the Female Reporters Leadership Fellowship of the Wole Soyinka Centre for Investigative Journalism.