opportunities in Africa through Women Agripreneurs.
Durban, South Africa – 07 March 2025 – As we mark International Women’s Day, the
transformative 2025 BRICS+ Agriculture Investment & Trade Summit to be held on March
27-29 March 2025 at the Durban International Convention Centre, will empower women
entrepreneurs across the BRICS+ and African nations. The summit will take place under the
theme “Make Africa Great”. Organized by the Africa Investors Council in collaboration with
the Expanded BRICS Women Foundation and endorsed by the BRICS Women’s Business
Alliance, this summit is designed to revolutionize the agricultural sector by promoting and
locking in trade and investment partnerships.
The summit will propel Africa onto the global stage at this landmark event as it is more than
just a gathering; it is a strategic platform designed to transform Africa’s agricultural sector
through international trade and investment opportunities. With a dynamic mix of Ministers,
Ambassadors, and global business leaders, and delegates from over 25 countries including
South Africa, Zimbabwe, Zambia, Brazil, Ghana, Rwanda, Mozambique, Tunisia, Oman,
Egypt, DRC, Namibia, Canada, India, Angola, Eswatini, Botswana, Georgia, USA, Germany,
Ethiopia, Nigeria, Guinea, Senegal, Chad, Tanzania, Russia, Burundi, Guyana, Sierra
Leone, and Morocco, this gathering will unlock immense economic potential and also foster
sustainable partnerships.
Key Features of the Summit include:
The BRICS Power Pitch Decks: Highlighting 18 exceptional women-owned agribusinesses
from BRICS+ member states, this session offers these entrepreneurs a stage to present
their ventures to a panel of prominent global investors including Golden Ace Ventures,
Paycio, and Marwari Catalysts.
Moderated Exhibitions: Beyond traditional displays, this platform enables exhibitors to
engage directly with an international audience, securing off-takes, letters of intent, and spot
deals, guided by experienced deal-makers.
B2B Cross-Border Mentorship Panels: Connecting 30 women-owned agribusinesses with
top-tier mentors from various sectors, this initiative supports women-led businesses in
scaling up and expanding their market reach internationally.
Investment-Focused B2G Session: “Make Africa Great”: This session showcases robust
public-private partnerships that could potentially empower over 6 million smallholder farmers
across Africa. Featuring key figures such as H.E. Dr. Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma, 24 African
ambassadors, and economic attachés, alongside large-scale agribusinesses from the
BRICS markets.
Gala Dinner: Concluding the summit will be a Gala Dinner with a strictly traditional dress
code, celebrating the rich tapestry of cultures represented at the summit. This elegant
evening is designed to promote multiculturalism and activate cultural currency conversion,
enhancing the collaborative spirit and deeper connections fostered throughout the event.
Anticipated Outcomes:
50+ Partnership Agreements: Enhancing trade and investment across BRICS+
nations.
$500 Million in Investment Commitments: Directing substantial financial resources
into sustainable agricultural projects.
Supporting 20 High-Impact Projects: Focused on food security and innovative
green technologies.
Mentoring 30+ Women-Led Projects: Elevating the role of women in agriculture
through financial support and expert guidance.
Be Part of a Movement That Amplifies Africa’s Voice in the Global Economic Arena!
For more details and to register for this transformative event, please visit our official website:
www.bricsagrisummit.com
Join us in Durban to shape the future of agriculture, empower women entrepreneurs,
and drive sustainable economic growth across Africa and beyond.
For media enquiries and accreditation:
Thuto Ngobeni, Media and PR Specialist. Tel: 073 375 1203 Email: Thuto@bricswba-
sa.org.za or media@bricsagrisummit.com
Summit contacts:
Mr. Gugulethu Xaba, Food Security Working Group Chairperson, Founder and Chairman of
African Investors Council. Tel: +2783 301 1825 Email:
gugulethu@africaninvestorscouncil.com
Ms. Mpho Mogotsi, Creative Industries Working Group Chairperson. Tel: +2783 579 3411
Email: Mpho.Mogotsi@bricswba-sa.org.za
Ms. Raquel Lochenberg, Exhibition Space Booking and Sponsorship:
raquel@bricswba-sa.org.za. Tel: +27 72 242 4220
