Africa Collective Geneva 2026, held under the patronage of the Swiss State Secretariat for Economic Affairs (SECO) on 18–19 June at the Geneva Marriott Hotel, brought together over 300 decision-makers from 30 countries under the theme “Africa in a New Global Economy: Trade, Capital, Impact” to confront a defining question: in a time of global supply chain shifts and realignment of partnerships, how can the African continent leverage its position to achieve lasting economic power?
“Africa’s position in a rapidly evolving global economy will be determined by its ability to strengthen trade architecture, mobilize capital at scale, and accelerate industrial transformation. At Afreximbank, we are not merely financing trade; we are building the foundations for long-term economic transformation. Through strategic investments, innovative financial solutions, and partnerships with the African Union and African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Secretariat, we are advancing a more integrated, resilient, and globally competitive African market.” –Dr. Yemi Kale, Managing Director and Group Chief Economist, Afreximbank.
Guided by Africa Collective’s vision of a globally connected Africa at the forefront of solutions, opportunities and innovation, the two-day programme reinforced Africa’s voice in international economic conversations, at a time when the continent’s evolving role in the global economy increasingly calls for stronger collaboration, deeper connections, and sustained engagement between public and private actors.
