On 5 August 2027 in Hwange, Zimbabwe, the Enterprise Leaders & Innovators Society for Africa (ELISA) convenes the 2027 ELISA Business Summit, bringing together visionary founders alongside industrial, corporate and investment partners dedicated to sovereign value addition across the continent.
Under the theme "Made in Africa", the Summit responds to the urgent mandate for localized processing and continental economic self-reliance, transforming raw regional endowments into high-value end-products. Supported by our Catalyst, Titan and Apex Partners, the forum welcomes enterprises across the entire industrial value chain, alongside the trade bodies, policy directors, and capital providers driving regional integration.
Registration Information
Registration is US$149 and includes full access to the Summit sessions, masterclasses, networking, meals, and event materials. Participation is intentionally structured to support focused engagement throughout the day.
Upon registration, you will receive confirmation and detailed event information by email. For enquiries or registration assistance, please email summit@elisanetwork.com or send a WhatsApp message to +263 77 993 3696.
The morning opens at 7:00am with registration and badge pickup at the main conference room, Teak. Over the two-hour window leading up to 8:45am, arriving delegates will check in, collect their Summit ...
The 2027 ELISA Business Summit opens with a call to rethink what it means to build, create and grow enterprise in Africa. Against the backdrop of the Made in Africa theme, the Opening Keynote will exp ...
Africa produces many of the resources, commodities, ideas and talent that power industries around the world, yet much of their value is still created and captured elsewhere. This plenary explores what ...
Artificial intelligence is rapidly changing how businesses operate, compete and grow. This practical Masterclass explores how entrepreneurs and business leaders can use AI to improve productivity, str ...
Africa’s ability to create and retain more economic value depends on stronger connections between producers, suppliers, processors, manufacturers and markets. This session explores how African enter ...
Creating a good product is only the beginning. This Masterclass explores how African businesses can turn products and services into strong, recognizable brands that customers trust, value and choose. ...
Building and scaling productive enterprises requires the right financing at the right stage of growth. This session explores the financing options available to African businesses seeking to invest in ...
Strong businesses are built on a clear understanding of what it costs to operate and where profit is actually being made. This practical Masterclass will help entrepreneurs understand how to calculate ...
A strong product only creates value when it reaches the right customers. This session explores the practical pathways African businesses can use to take products from production into local, regional a ...
The Summit transitions into the mid-day Networking Lunch, creating a dedicated forum for unstructured engagement, deal-making, and cross-sector collaboration. Over a curated menu highlighting regional ...
Being Made in Africa must also mean being able to compete. This plenary examines what African enterprises need to build businesses that can compete on quality, price, productivity, innovation and reli ...
The ability of African enterprises to grow and compete is shaped not only by what happens within individual businesses, but also by the environment in which they operate. This session brings business ...
What are African businesses experiencing as they navigate growth, changing markets and an increasingly complex operating environment? Drawing on insights from across the ELISA Business Network, this s ...
The 2027 cohort of ELISA Business Scholars will present four-minute pitches showcasing their businesses, market opportunities and plans for growth. A panel of investors and industry leaders will provi ...
The Summit concludes by bringing together the key ideas, lessons and opportunities that have emerged throughout the day. This session will reflect on what it will take to create more value in Africa, ...
The Celebration of Enterprise Leaders Dinner brings the 2027 ELISA Business Summit to a close by celebrating the entrepreneurs who are building Africa’s future. The evening will feature an ELISA Bus ...
The Celebration of Enterprise Leaders Dinner brings the 2027 ELISA Business Summit to a close by celebrating the entrepreneurs who are building Africa’s future. The evening will feature an ELISA Bus ...