The global transition to clean energy and sustainable resource extraction in Africa will take centre stage as African heads of state, global CEOs, investors, and other influential figures gather in Washington, D.C., USA next month for the Africa Investment Risk and Compliance (AIRC) Summit.
The fourth annual AIRC Summit hosted by the EBII Group, will be held on June 27–28 at the Ronald Reagan Building.
The summit, themed, “Sustainable Resource Extraction in a Changing Climate: Compliance, Strategies, and Innovations,” underscores the critical role Africa plays in supplying the minerals essential for renewable energy technologies.
“With surging demand for lithium, cobalt, and other critical minerals required for renewable energy technologies, the world is looking to Africa’s vast extractive resources,” said Adjoa Adjei-Twum, President and CEO of EBII Group.
“At the same time, environmental protection and sustainable development benefiting local communities must be prioritised alongside responsible resource management,” he added.
“The AIRC Summit provides a unique opportunity to bring together key stakeholders from across Africa and the globe to address these vital issues,” Adjei-Twum added. “We’ll facilitate substantive dialogue, prospective deal-making, and cross-border collaboration to unlock investment while upholding robust compliance standards and ESG principles.”
The program will feature discussions and keynote addresses examining the investment climate for Africa’s extractive industries with discussions on mapping the continent’s resource wealth, navigating regulatory frameworks, mitigating supply chain corruption risks, leveraging AI for compliance, engaging the African diaspora, and more.
Invited speakers include Dr. Julius Maada Wonie Bio, President of the Republic of Sierra Leone, Aliko Dangote Founder, Chairman, and CEO of the Dangote Group, along with a host of African Ambassadors to the United States of America and US senators.
“Beyond sharing valuable insights, the AIRC Summit provides an unmatched networking platform,” Adjei-Twum noted.
Since its inception in 2020, the AIRC Summit has established itself as a leading international forum, attracting participation from prominent African presidents and business leaders.
This year’s edition follows recent studies projecting global demand for minerals like graphite, lithium, and cobalt increasing nearly 500 per cent by 2050 to meet clean energy needs.
Read: World Leaders To Speak On Africa’s Extractive Industry At AIRC Summit