JANUARY 29–31, 2027 | ISTANBUL,TÜRKİYE

AFRICAN CAPITALS 2063

Smart City Summit & Investment Forum

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FROM VISION TO ACTION

Building Africa’s next generation of cities

AFRICAN CAPITALS 2063

Is a Smart City Summit & Investment Forum bringing together public authorities, architects, engineers, real estate developers, construction companies, entrepreneurs, diaspora professionals and investors around a shared ambition: transforming Africa’s capitals into connected, resilient and productive cities.

From energy and water to mobility, housing and digital infrastructure, our goal is to identify investment priorities, structure viable projects and build the partnerships needed to deliver them.

Connect expertise. Shape projects. Mobilise investment.

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Together, We Build the Future

Three pillars to turn Africa’s urban ambitions into concrete projects and lasting partnerships.

Connect Expertise

Bring together architects, engineers, urban planners and diaspora professionals to design practical solutions adapted to African cities.

MEET THE COMMUNITY

Shape Projects

Connect public authorities, real estate developers and construction companies to turn urban priorities into viable infrastructure projects.

EXPLORE THE PRIORITIES

Mobilise Investment

Bring investors, financial institutions and project developers together to explore financing opportunities and build long-term partnerships.

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THEMES

AFRICAN CAPITALS 2063

SUMMIT

Talent & Diaspora

Connecting skills, creating opportunities and engaging diaspora expertise in Africa’s urban transformation.

Urban Planning & Housing

Shaping liveable cities through integrated planning, housing, mobility and sustainable construction.

Energy & Essential Services

Building reliable energy, water and sanitation systems to support thriving cities and industries.

Digital & Smart Tech

Developing connected, resilient cities through digital infrastructure, data centres, AI and cybersecurity.

Finance & Investment

Turning urban priorities into viable projects through project preparation and suitable financing models.

International Partnerships

Connecting public and private partners to deliver infrastructure, share expertise and strengthen local capabilities.

Detailed programme and speakers to be announced.

SMARTECH INSIGHTS

From urban challenges to practical solutions.

Coloniser l’espace vertical, protéger la ville connectée.
Patrice NZIANSÈ 16 October 2026 African Capitals 2063 | Cybersécurité | Smartech

Coloniser l’espace vertical, protéger la ville connectée.

Épisode 10 — Construire en hauteur, organiser les usages et sécuriser les infrastructures de demain. Plus nous concentrons les activités et connectons les équipements, plus nous devons penser ensemble leur utilité, leur sécurité et leur continuité. Depuis Haussmann, notre série explore une même ambition : transformer la ville pour améliorer…

WHY ISTANBUL?

Connecting continents. Building partnerships.

At the crossroads of Africa, Europe and Asia, Istanbul provides a fitting setting for African Capitals 2063: a meeting point for urban ambition, technical expertise and investment.

Our ambition is to connect African project leaders with Turkish and international partners, opening pathways for infrastructure development, knowledge exchange and long-term cooperation.

African ambition. International expertise. Shared opportunities.

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Help shape Africa’s urban future.
Bring your expertise, your project or your investment perspective to African Capitals 2063.
Whether you represent a public institution, a business, an investment organisation or the diaspora, tell us how you would like to contribute.
Register your interest to receive participation details and explore opportunities with our team.