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Counder Conference 2026 will bring 500 hand-selected global business leaders to Cape Town for a three-day gathering focused on emerging markets and international collaboration. In a recent CNBC Africa interview, Counder co-founder Michel Weiss explained how the invitation-only conference creates trusted environments for meaningful conversations between international investors and African leaders, designed to foster partnerships and drive foreign direct investment. The event positions Cape Town as a world-class destination for global business discussions, featuring prominent figures from finance, technology, and sports investment sectors.

TechCabal reports that Counder Conference 2026 has unveiled African-focused themes and confirmed high-profile attendees for its January 27-29 gathering in Cape Town, strategically timed to follow South Africa's G20 presidency. The invitation-only event will welcome 500 global leaders to explore Africa's rising tech space and importance through select themes. Confirmed African participants include Louis Norval, Michael Jordaan, Kola Aina, and Sherine Kabesh, alongside international leaders like Anuradha Das Mathur and Sudeep Ramnani. Hosted at prestigious venues including the Norval Foundation and German Residence, the Conference aims to sustain momentum from South Africa's global recognition by creating trusted spaces for private sector collaboration and cross-border partnerships.

CNBC Africa reports that Counder Conference 2026 has unveiled African-focused themes and confirmed high-profile attendees for its January 27-29 gathering in Cape Town, strategically timed to follow South Africa's G20 presidency. The invitation-only event will welcome 500 global leaders to explore Africa's rising importance through themes like "South Africa: At a Crossroads," "Nigeria: Bold and Untapped," and "The Continent's Century." Confirmed African participants include Louis Norval, Michael Jordaan, Kola Aina, and Sherine Kabesh, alongside international leaders like Anuradha Das Mathur and Sudeep Ramnani. Hosted at prestigious venues including the Norval Foundation and German Residence, the Conference aims to sustain momentum from South Africa's global recognition by creating trusted spaces for private sector collaboration and cross-border partnerships.

CNBC Africa covered Counder Conference 2025, which took place January 29-31 in Cape Town with 500 high-profile global and African investors participating. The exclusive gathering featured prestigious venues including the German Consul's official residence, the Norval Foundation, and The Lawns overlooking the Atlantic Ocean. Notable attendees included Shola Akinlade (Paystack co-founder), Dr. Michael Jordaan (Montegray Capital CEO), Tom Boardman (African Rainbow Capital), Kuseni Dlamini (Massmart Chairman), and representatives from international family offices and funds like Norrsken22, TLCom, and Grey Heron Venture Partners, creating a platform for transformative collaboration between global capital and Africa's investment opportunities.

BusinessTech Africa reports that Counder Conference 2026 has announced continent-focused programming and confirmed themes for its January 27-29 summit in Cape Town, capitalising on momentum from South Africa's G20 leadership role. The exclusive gathering will bring together 500 invitation-only leaders to examine Africa's emerging influence through sessions on "South Africa: At a Crossroads," "Nigeria: Bold and Untapped," and "The Continent's Century." Leading African figures confirmed include Louis Norval, Michael Jordaan, Kola Aina, and Sherine Kabesh, joined by global executives such as Anuradha Das Mathur and Sudeep Ramnani. Set across premium Cape Town locations including the Norval Foundation and German Residence, the Conference seeks to build on South Africa's enhanced international profile by facilitating high-level private sector dialogue and intercontinental business partnerships.

CNBC Africa reported on Counder Conference 2025, which took place January 29-31 in Cape Town. The exclusive three-day event brought together global family offices, institutional investors, and regional experts to explore investment opportunities across key African growth sectors including consumer retail, real estate, hospitality, and technology. Hosted in partnership with Carlsquare (a leading European M&A investment bank), the conference featured focused sector discussions, networking experiences, and deep-dive sessions designed to facilitate face-to-face connections between global capital and Africa's investment potential in Cape Town's world-class setting.

Zawya announces that Counder Conference 2026 has revealed Africa-centric programming and secured prominent leaders for its January 27-29 convening in Cape Town, leveraging the aftermath of South Africa's G20 presidency. The curated assembly will gather 500 by-invitation leaders to assess Africa's growing global relevance through discussions on "South Africa: At a Crossroads," "Nigeria: Bold and Untapped," and "The Continent's Century." Key African representatives include Louis Norval, Michael Jordaan, Kola Aina, and Sherine Kabesh, complemented by international executives including Anuradha Das Mathur and Sudeep Ramnani.