Events – Africadubai

2025 Theme: Connecting Africa and the Arab world with global opportunities.

ADBS

About adbs

The Africa DubaÏ Business Summit (ADBS) is the foremost gathering of global economic power houses —bringing together Senior Government Officials, Royal Families, Presidents, Ministers, CEOs, Family offices, Tech Gurus, Cryptopreneurs, Financiers, Visionary Founders, Startups, Sovereign investors, Diplomats, Innovators, and Award-winning Industry Leaders from across Africa and the Middle East.

This year’s theme, “Connecting Africa and the Arab World with Global Opportunities, ” speaks to a renewed alliance between public and private sector leaders, united by a vision of shared prosperity through trade, innovation, investments while empowering global stakeholders to do business with the Mother continent and the Middle East.

ADBS serves as a power of connection:

Whether you represent a sovereign wealth fund, a family business, a multinational, or a trailblazing startup—ADBS offers a seat at the table where the future of Africa-Arab commerce is being written.

Wht us?

Why ADBS

Core Value Proposition

The Africa DubaÏ Business Summit is more than a networking opportunity – it is a Pan African platform for transformational opportunities. As Africa emerges as a pivotal economic powerhouse and the Arab world continues to lead in capital allocation and sovereign investment, this summit acts as a bridge to design the future.

Royal Families

Building diplomatic connections between Arab world and Africa.

Cross- Continental Access

Create a single free trade continental market(AfCFTA) for goods and services in Africa with a global corridor while fostering economic integration among African nations..

Multisectoral Insights

Helping Africa and the Arab world emerge in key industries with access to finance.

Legacy Building

translating ideas into infrastructures, partnerships and impactful empires.

Attend ADBS

Why Attend

Royal Family Patronage and Support

400+ High Profile Delegates

30+ World-Class Speakers

350 A-listed affiliates

Meet with Top CEOs, senior government officials and Industry disruptors

Startup Pitch Challenge

Increase your revenue by picking up trending ideas and businesses

Exclusive Networking Lunch

Discover exclusive opportunities At The Dealroom

Prestigious Gala Awards

+50 countries presence

VIP Guests and influencers building Strong Business

Power of connection

Setup your company in Dubaï onsite at our registration counter along with immediate residence visa assistance

World class PR with leading press of the world covering the event.

Best Price event ticket on the market with leading multinationals and big brands attending

A luxurious yatch party after the 2-day summit

Turn on to a holiday mode with your family and friends after attending this 2 day event with major attractions nearby

Deal Room

Open only for VVIP tickets holders

The ADBS Deal Room operates under the facilitation of several key stakeholders from the Arab world including Royal family offices, offering a hyper-curated matchmaking experience. Exclusive to approved participants, the Deal Room pairs vetted projects with qualified capital in a secure and confidential environment.

Private Investor Pods with live pitch review
Sector-based rotations to match industryalignment
Live Due Diligence portals and onsite legal advisory
Government contract lobbying and international tenders.
VVIP Negotiation Suites for multi-million dollar deal closures.

Women Empowerment Panel

Women Designing Capital, Policy & Legacy

Where capital meets conviction—and women don’t ask for access, they architect it.

Where capital meets conviction—and women don’t ask for access, they architect it.
This high-level session gathers global female executives, Ministers, and institutional leaders shaping the next chapter of Africa’s and the Gulf’s growth narrative. The focus? Not applause. Acceleration.

Venture Capital Access
Private Equity
Gender-Inclusive Capital Markets
Women in Tech & Infrastructure
Legacy female Leadership

Join us for actionable insights, bold strategies, and real investment in women’s economic power. At ADBS, we don’t just talk women empowerment—we bring them to the limelight.

Pitch

Start Up Pitch

Startup Pitch Challenge

Africa’s brightest startups will compete before a panel of investors and industry leaders. This is a platform to gain funding, mentorship, and media exposure. Finalists will pitch to a live audience of investors, receive mentorship, and join the ADBS scale-up pipeline.

Emerging innovators from across Africa will present visionary solutions via:

10-minute pitch rounds &
Receive live feedback from expert panels

Awards will be presented for the most innovative pitch with featured media placement and investor introductions.

Networking

High-Level Networking

Africa Dubaï Business Summit(ADBS) will offer unparalleled networking opportunities in collaboration with TOP CEO, a global organization headed by former editor-in-chief of Forbes Afrique. TOP CEO is a global powerhouse and super connector club involved in promoting impactful global leaders while empowering individuals to rise to the top.

Its members are comprised of Royal families, billionaires, executive producers, ambassadors, millionaires, real estate tycoons and influential members of the society and corporate world.

World-class platform

Connecting African and Arab leaders with global opportunities.

Generate leads

Useful information and potential clients to build up your database.

Facilitate business connections

Business match-making and partnerships for companies and individuals looking to expand into Africa and Middle East.

Unlock opportunities

Unlock opportunities Stay up-to-date with industry trends and be ahead of your competitors by connecting to innovators who could win you an even bigger revenue for your business.

Future ready, Future focused

Discover new array of products, services and trends from Africa and Middle East.

Spealers Profile

Royal Families & Heads Of State

Senior Government Officials

Billionaire And Millionaire Ceos

Visionary Founders & Entrepreneurs

Global Impact & Sovereign Wealth Investors

Humanitarian Leaders, Philantropists, Decision Makers And Influencers

The Collection

Program Rollout

Connecting Africa and the Arab world with global opportunities

DAY ONE

Starting 09:00 am

The Conference Session Open

Welcome Address

Address by ADBS Founder & Chairman Tim Balgobin ADBS
(15 mins)

Opening Note

By Billionaire CEO
(15 mins)

Keynote Speech

By His Highness Excellence
(15 mins)

Panel Session 10:00am

Roundtables/ Dialogues:

Panel 1

Real Estate (40 Mins)

Panel 2

Fintech And Crypto

Panel 3

Precious Minerals And Mining (40 Mins)

Panel 4

Information Technology Artificial Intelligence (40 Mins)

Lunch Break 12:45 pm - 2:45 pm

The Conference Session break and Networking (2 hours)

Panel Session 3:00pm

Roundtables/ Dialogues:

With Keynote Speaker

Michel Lobe Ewane Author Of "Being Billionaire In Africa Today"

African Success Stories (Video) . Discussion panel with Billionaires

Exclusive launch of the ADBS Special magazine "TOP CEO"

Networking Session

Please note that some panels may change

Women Empowerment Forum

4:45 pm - 5:30 pm

Closing Speech End 5:30 pm-5:40 pm

End 5:30 pm-5:40 pm By ADBS Special Advisor

DAY Two

Starting 09:00 am

The Conference Session Open

Welcome Address

Address by ADBS Co-Founder & CEO Michel Lobe Ewane
(15 mins)

Keynote Speech

By Family Office And African Wealth And Development: The Future Of Africa”: By A Billionaire Or A Leading Bank Ceo,
(15 Mins)

Opening Note

By His Highness Excellence/Prot/Dr
(15 mins)

Panel Session

Roundtables/ Dialogues:

Panel 5

Sports Business In Africa
(40 Mins)

Panel 6-Agriculture

The Challenge Of Food Self-sufficiency
(40 Mins)

Panel 7

Fmcg- Food And Beverages Trending In Africa And Middle East
(40 Mins)

Panel 8- Wealth & Development

The Future Of Africa, Vcs And Family Offices
(40 Mins)

Panel 9- Healthcare

Invest In Health Infrastructure To Improve Life Expectancy
(40 Mins)

Lunch Break 12:45 pm - 2:45 pm

The Conference Session break and Networking (2 hours)

Panel Session 3:00pm

Roundtables/ Dialogues:

The Evolution of The African Movie Industry and the influence of Nollywood, Bollywood and Hollywood
(50 mins)

Start up Pitch Challenge 4:00pm

(60 mins) Results post summit

Exclusive launch of the ADBS Special magazine "TOP CEO"

Billionaire’s Closing Remarks 5:25pm - 5:35 pm

(10 mins)

2025

Best Women Leader In
Middle East

8:00 pm - 10:30 pm (2hrs 30 mins)

DAY Threee

Yatch after party

VVIP TICKET HOLDERS

The Africa DubaÏ Business Summit Awards (ADBS Awards) mark the
grand finale of the two-day summit—a red-carpet celebration of
individuals, institutions, and innovations shaping the future of Africa–Gulf

collaboration.

2025

Best Women Leader In
Middle East

Best African Ceo
Of The Year

Best Arabian Ceo
Of The Year

Young African
Leader Of The Year

2025

Best Startup Of Africa

Personality Of The
Year - Middle East

Family Business
Of The Year

Most Innovative Real
Estate Developer Of The
Yea

Disruptor
Of The Year

Event

Event Tickets & Badges

Vvip Delegate $3,500

1 pre-arranged One-on-One Meeting with potential
investors, family offices, VC or private equities.
Access All Areas (5+ B2B Meetings, Deal Room included)
Fast Track Registration and ADBS Membership access
Reserved Conference Seating
High profile Networking Opportunities
Exclusive Lunch and refreshment area
VVIP Yatch after party
Access exclusive property deals in DubaÏ
Access to Panel Sessions Dialogues & workshops
Access to Gala Awards & chic dinner
Access to Al Maktoum Open House
Featured in TOP CEO Magazine (Post ADBS Summit)
Business setup opportunity via Royal Family Office
Access to ADBS webinars and newsletters

Business Class $1,500

Networking Opportunities
Lunch & Refreshments provided
Access to Panel Sessions, Dialogues & Workshops
Access to Gala Awards & chic dinner
Access to the Al Maktoum Open House
Photo featured on africadubai.com as guest.
Access exclusive property deals in DubaÏ
Business setup opportunity via Royal Family Office
Membership for ADBS
Access to webinars and newsletters
DubaÏ Global Village Free ticket (attraction)
Discounted Hotel booking rates.

Destination

DubaÏ’s Most Iconic Destination

Atlantis The Palm DubaÏ, United Arab Emirates (UAE)

Atlantis The Palm, Dubai —

A world-renowned icon of luxury, innovation, and hospitality. Positioned on the crescent of the Palm Jumeirah, Atlantis is an architectural marvel and a fitting stage for global dialogue. With breathtaking views of the Arabian Gulf, and ultra-premium event spaces, it offers an unrivaled experience for dignitaries, investors, and elite guests alike. This five-star resort redefines the summit experience.

Tim Balgobin

ADBS Founder & Chairman

Meet Our Leaders

Tim Balgobin is an award-winning Royal family advisor, leader & corporate counselor on strategy, public relations, company setup, branding, marketing, real estate, investments and a renowned top professional in most high profile UAE Royal Office events. He is an influential business maverick featured several times on international press including Khaleej Times, Powers of Africa, recipient of the prestigious Times of India 40 under 40 (best advisor) and L’express Newspaper.

Tim holds an exclusive global network of ultra-high networth individuals with an impressive track record at his young age. His unmatched experience led him to advise the Al Qassimi- Royal family of Ras Al Khaimah, the Al-Mualla- Royal family of Umm Al Quwain(UAQ) & the Al-Maktoum Royal family of Dubaï. Tagged as a “superconnector” in the Middle East, the Royal advisor is also highly connected to the Hollywood & Bollywood industry where his services will be hired by influentual figures for positioning on social media, Pr, crisis management, influencer & viral marketing- Tim Balgobin is known to work in a “discrete & efficient” manner as the leading press in Africa reported.

Last Summit’s Highlights

International African and French Press along with Zimbabwe officials

With His Excellency Khalaf Al Habtoor UAE Billionaire founder of Al Habtoor group

With Minister of Trade & Industry, Botswana and VVIP

ADBS Al Habtoor palace

ADBS exclusive Deal Room

ADBS Women Empowerment panel

Economic

Join The Circle Of Economic Power

ADBS CEO with Tanzanian billionaire Mohammed Dweji, Chairman of MeTL Group

ADBS CEO with Nigerian billionaire Tony Elumelu Chairman and founder of Heirs Holding

ADBS CEO with Mossadeck Bally,
CEO of Azalai Group - Mali

ADBS CEO with Christopher Forbes, Vice Chairman of Forbes Media

ADBS CEO with Mzi Khumalo, South African business tycoon and CEO of Gold and General

ADBS CEO with Henri-Claude Oyima CEO of BGFI Bank and Minister of Economy and Finance of Gabon

BUSINESS SUMMIT MEDIA

“ADBS CEO, Michel Lobé Ewané, author of the book “Being a billionaire in Africa Today” has interviewed dozens of billionaires including 14 iconic whose stories are in his book., capturing rare insights from the visionaries shaping the continent’s economic destiny. From sovereign investors to legacy entrepreneurs, we don’t cover headlines— ”we are the headlines”.

John Obayuwana

Gervais Koffi Djondo

Mossadeck Bally

Luc Gérard Nyafe

Jean Kacou Diagou

Francis Nana Ndjoumou

Baba Danpullo

Mzi Khumalo

Henri Claude Oyima