INVESTMENT & MARKET ACCESS FORUM
7 October 2026 • 08:00 – Invitation Only
Connect with investors, agribusinesses, technology providers and government leaders shaping the future of Africa’s feed-to-food industry.
DRIVING THE FUTURE OF THE FEED-TO-FOOD VALUE CHAIN IN AFRICA
The Investment & Market Access Forum takes place on 7 October during VIV Africa and brings together qualified investors, agribusinesses, technology providers and government leaders to explore investment opportunities, market expansion and strategic partnerships across Africa’s feed-to-food value chain.
The program begins with an invitation-only Business Breakfast (08:00-10:00), followed by exclusive networking opportunities throughout the day, including access to the private Deal Room for strategic business meetings.
Designed for qualified participants, the forum provides direct access to the people and organizations driving agrifood growth across the region.
WHY JOIN?
QUALIFIED NETWORKING
Meet investors, businesses, government representatives and decision-makers through curated networking opportunities.
EXPLORE NEW OPPORTUNITIES
Discover investment projects, market expansion opportunities and innovative technologies across Africa.
PRIVATE MEETINGS
Hold confidential discussions in the dedicated Deal Room and build partnerships that continue beyond the exhibition.
WHAT'S INCLUDED?
BUSINESS BREAKFAST (08:00 – 10:00)
Join the invitation-only Business Breakfast to connect with government representatives, investment agencies and industry leaders while exploring national agrifood strategies, investment priorities and market opportunities across Africa.
Designed to encourage valuable introductions and informed discussions, this exclusive session offers an ideal setting to expand your network before the exhibition opens. Complimentary shuttle transport from selected locations is provided for registered participants.
DEAL ROOM
Continue your discussions throughout the exhibition in the exclusive Deal Room.
Reserved for forum participants, this private meeting space is designed for confidential business meetings, investment discussions and strategic partnerships.
Use the Deal Room to:
- Meet investment-ready businesses
- Connect with exhibitors and innovators
- Hold meetings with government representatives
- Explore acquisitions and expansion opportunities
- Build long-term business relationships
PROGRAM 7 OCTOBER 2026
| TIME | SEGMENT | LEAD |
| 08:00 – 08:30 | Registration and Networking Breakfast Guests arrive, register and network over breakfast; participants are seated in Conference Room AD10 from 08:25. |
All participants |
| 08:30 – 08:35 | Welcome and Purpose of the Forum The Investment & Market Access Forum, the flow of the morning and the Deal Room that follows. |
Natalie Taylor, Project Manager, VIV Africa (VNU Europe / VIV Worldwide) |
| 08:35 – 08:40 | Opening Remarks The Rwanda Food Innovation Partnership and the case for investing across Africa’s feed-to-food value chain. |
Adam Gerstenmier, Team Lead, RFIP Secretariat |
| 08:40 – 09:00 | Firestarter Talks: Business Opportunity Pitches Two to three private-sector companies from different African markets each give brief remarks, in three to five minutes, sharing their business, what is exciting about their progress, the opportunity they are pursuing and the investment or partnership they seek. |
Presenting companies (to be announced) |
| 09:00 – 09:12 | Framing Presentation: The Shape of the Sector Market dynamics across Africa’s feed-to-food value chain, the leading-edge investment and market opportunities, and the barriers holding the sector back, building on the firestarters. |
Alexander Stewart, Senior Poultry Expert, Katswiri Consulting |
| 09:12 – 09:40 | Investor and Industry Panel A moderated, multi-country conversation on where capital is flowing, what makes deals bankable and the priorities by segment and country. |
Moderator: Alexander Stewart. Panel of four investors, financiers and industry leaders (to be announced) |
| 09:40 – 09:55 | Interventions from the Floor and Open Discussion Industry leaders in the room are called on for short interventions, followed by questions from the floor and responses. |
Moderator, panel and participants |
| 09:55 – 10:00 | Key Opportunities and Next Steps Synthesis of the opportunities named, the barriers identified and the conversations to continue; handover to the Deal Room and the exhibition. |
Moderator, RFIP |
WHO SHOULD APPLY?
The forum is intended for organizations actively investing in or exploring opportunities within Africa’s agrifood sector, including:
- Private Equity firms
- Venture Capital funds
- Family Offices
- Development Finance Institutions
- Commercial banks
- Corporate investors
- Agribusiness investment funds
- Impact investors
- Strategic investors