Russia – Africa Trade & Investment Forum (RAfTIF)

The Russia – Africa Trade & Investment Forum (RAfTIF) is a high-level two day international business investment and finance forum bringing together thought leaders, policy makers and investors from Russia and Africa including international organisations on one platform, to discuss opportunities for mutual trade and investment between the two regions.

Forum participants will be senior executives and decision makers of government and private sector organisations and respective ministries from Russia, Africa and international firms representing key sectors: infrastructure, energy & power, mining, health, agriculture, transportation & logistics among others.

At the Forum, delegates will get the opportunity to mingle with key African and Russian government and private sector executives, financiers and investors and learn first-hand the How, Where and What of the business opportunities and the viable investment projects that are underway for involvement in the region.

The Forum programme is specifically designed to address funding, financing and investment options and strategy requirements for business partnerships, joint venture collaborations and will include panel and roundtable discussions, industry sector specific breakout sessions, and a mix of formal and informal gatherings, providing ample opportunities for networking and discussions with a targeted group of industry professionals.

The Forum will also feature a dedicated onsite exhibition that will provide the opportunity for Russian and African businesses to showcase effectively their products and services.