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Crystal Ball Africa is an annual Pan-Africa business forum held in January that provides deep insights on trends and issues that may impact businesses in Africa in the new year. It attracts over 300 businesses, professionals and policymakers operating or seeking to operate in Africa. Each year, the event focuses on a theme that explores the critical emerging issues across various sectors that businesses must factor into their strategy in the year ahead to avoid risks and leverage opportunities.
It is held at a specified date in January every year in Accra, Ghana. Please refer to our event schedule page for specific dates and locations.
This event is ideal for professionals from diverse fields, including;
- o business leaders,
- o investors,
- o entrepreneurs,
- o government officials,
- o academics
- o international development organizations, and
- o anyone with a keen interest in doing business in Africa.
Registration is easy! Visit our registration page.
Yes;
Sponsors get to:
Visit our sponsorship page for more information on how your organization can partner with us to make an impact.
- o Headline Sponsorship
- o Platinum sponsorship
- o Gold sponsorship
- o Silver sponsorship
- o Panel session sponsorship
- o Event floor
- o Lunch
- o Coffee breaks
- o Souvenirs
- o Stage Décor
- o Lanyards
- o Event Brochure
- o Other customized packages to meet your specific objectives
Sponsors get to:
- o Enhance their brand visibility
- o Meet potential customers from across Africa and beyond
- o Exhibit their products and/or services
- o Gain exclusive industry insights on research findings
- o Network and build relationships within and across sectors
- o Showcase their expertise through speaking opportunities
Visit our sponsorship page for more information on how your organization can partner with us to make an impact.
Absolutely! Exhibition spaces are available to showcase products, services or innovations.
For more details on how to become an exhibitor, visit our exhibition page.
The theme for the 2025 edition, “From Challenges to New Opportunities”, will highlight opportunities that are emerging following the challenges of the COVID-19 and the immediate post -COVID-19 era.
Each year, Crystal Ball Africa covers a wide range of topics tailored to the latest trends and opportunities on the continent. These include:
Check our program page for detailed information on this year’s theme and session topics.
Each year, Crystal Ball Africa covers a wide range of topics tailored to the latest trends and opportunities on the continent. These include:
- o Insights from research findings on Africa specific growth sectors and new opportunities
- o Emerging policies that may pose risks or provide advantages that businesses must take note of
- o Matters relating to Africa trade and investment
- o Changes in the finance landscape including new avenues for alternate finance
- o Expert views on the impact of global and extra-Africa events on business in Africa
- o Informed forecasts on what might happen that may shape business and policy
- o Deep dive break out sessions on sector specific issues cutting across SMEs, finance, agri-sector, technology, climate change, green transition, industrialization, economic growth and business related changing legislation patterns across the continent.
Check our program page for detailed information on this year’s theme and session topics.
We welcome thought leaders and experts to express their interest to speak or be on a panel. Visit our speaker application page and submit your details.
Yes, networking is an essential part of Crystal Ball Africa, with dedicated sessions for connecting with attendees and professionals. For the upcoming (11th) edition, a platform will be provided that will enable both pre and post event networking for attendees.
We provide direct updates to attendees (including previous attendees who subscribe to updates). We also provide updates through social media announcements on the event.
For inquiries, contact us via email at events@abdavid.com or phone at +233 (0) 302 210 710 / +233 (0) 509 411 336. We are happy to assist with any questions about registration, sponsorship or the event program.
We offer several ticket options, including:
Complementary Tickets: A limited number of complimentary passes are available for selected participants, including special guests.
Paid Tickets: General admission for both in-person and virtual attendees.
Early Bird Tickets: Discounted rates for those who register before the specified deadline.
Complementary Tickets: A limited number of complimentary passes are available for selected participants, including special guests.
Paid Tickets: General admission for both in-person and virtual attendees.
Early Bird Tickets: Discounted rates for those who register before the specified deadline.
Crystal Ball Africa is an annual Pan-African business forum held in January of each year, that provides deep insights on trends and issues that may impact businesses in Africa in the new year.
It attracts over 300 businesses, professionals and policymakers operating or seeking to operate in Africa. Each year, the event focuses on a theme that explores the critical emerging issues across various sectors that businesses must factor into their strategy in the year ahead to avoid risks and leverage opportunities.
The theme for the 2025 edition, “From Challenges to New Opportunities”, will highlight opportunities that are emerging following the challenges of the COVID-19 and the immediate post -COVID-19 era.
Date: Thursday, January 23, 2025
Time: 9:00 AM
Venue: Labadi Beach Hotel, Accra