• Super Admin
• 06 Mar, 2026

As the global investment landscape shifts toward South-South cooperation, the Aquarian Consult's Afri-Caribbean Investment Summit (AACIS'26) is set to become the definitive bridge connecting the economic powerhouses of Africa and the Caribbean. Scheduled for March 23-28, 2026, in Abuja, Nigeria, the summit is issuing a strategic call to South African businesses, financial institutions, and investment advisers to secure their place in a combined market valued at $40 trillion. Building on the landmark successes of the inaugural 2025 summit, which facilitated the first direct flight between Africa and St. Kitts and Nevis and a $40 million port development deal amongst other pioneering achievements, AACIS'26 is designed to move beyond dialogue into high-velocity deal-making. Why South Africa? The Case for Reciprocal Expansion With trade between Africa and the Caribbean currently accounting for less than 1% of total regional volume, and intra-Africa trade at 18%, the untapped potential is staggering. For South African firms; pioneers in financial services, telecommunications, and infrastructure, AACIS'26 offers a unique platform to export expertise while tapping into the Caribbean's growing demand for food security and healthcare innovation. All of which are areas set to be tackled during the 6-day summit. "AACIS'26 is not just another conference; it is a curated, high-impact ecosystem," says Aisha Maina, Managing Director of Aquarian Consult. "We are creating a formal transatlantic economic corridor where South African capital and Caribbean opportunities meet." Summit Highlights & Sector Focus The 2026 program features a tripartite framework to ensure every participant finds their niche: The Investor Deal Room: A dedicated space managed by investment promotion agencies to fast-track bankable deals. South African investment advisers and business leaders are encouraged to register early to secure access to the Investor Deal Room and exclusive networking sessions. Source: https://africa.com/africas-two-largest-economies-converge-aacis26-opens-a-40-trillion-gateway-for-south-african-investors-in-abuja/