About us

AufConclave provides a high-level platform for dialogue, collaboration and action, focused on the future of African cities. It has been established to connect leaders who rarely occupy the same room, but whose decisions collectively influence the way African cities evolve.

Through Keynote Conversations, Urban Futures Labs, Executive roundtables and curated networking, AUF Conclave seeks to move beyond discussion towards meaningful partnerships and practical outcomes.

The Conclave is intentionally designed as a platform rather than an event. Its outcomes continue through research, publications, strategic partnerships and future editions of the Conclave

Auf Conclave provides a high level platform for dialogue, collaboration and action focused on the future of African cities.

It has been established to connect leaders who rarely occupy the same room, but whose decisions collectively influence the way African cities evolve.

Through keynote conversations, Urban Futures Labs, executive roundtables and curated networking, AUF seeks to move beyond discussion towards meaningful partnerships and practical outcomes.

The Conclave is intentionally designed as a platform rather than an event. Its outcomes continue through research, publications, strategic partnerships and future editions of the Conclave.

AufConclave provides a high-level platform for dialogue, collaboration and action focused on the future of African cities.

It has been established to connect leaders who rarely occupy the same room, but whose decisions collectively influence the way African cities evolve.

Through keynote conversations, Urban Futures Labs, executive roundtables and curated networking, AUF seeks to move beyond discussion towards meaningful partnerships and practical outcomes.

The Conclave is intentionally designed as a platform rather than an event.Its outcomes continue through research, publications, strategic partnerships and future editions of the Conclave

Shaping the African Urban Century

Shaping the African
Urban Century

Shaping the African Urban Century

VISION

African cities are entering one of the most consequential periods of urban transformation in modern history. Over the coming decades, the continent will experience unprecedented population growth and rapid urban expansion, presenting both profound challenges and extraordinary opportunities for how cities are financed, designed, built and experienced.

African cities are entering one of the most consequential periods of urban transformation in modern history. Over the coming decades, the continent will experience unprecedented population growth and rapid urban expansion, presenting both profound challenges and extraordinary opportunities for how cities are financed, designed, built and experienced.

African cities are entering one of the most consequential periods of urban transformation in modern history. Over the coming decades, the continent will experience unprecedented population growth and rapid urban expansion, presenting both profound challenges and extraordinary opportunities for how cities are financed, designed, built and experienced.

As urban populations expand and metropolitan economies grow, the future of African cities will increasingly depend on innovative financing models, strategic investment, thoughtful design and stronger collaboration between the public and private sectors.

African Urban Futures (AUF) has been conceived as a long-term platform for that conversation.

It brings together leaders in architecture, planning, finance, development, policy, investment, culture and civic leadership to explore a central question:

How do we intentionally shape African cities that are economically productive, environmentally resilient, socially inclusive and dignified places in which to live?

How do we intentionally shape African cities that are economically productive, environmentally resilient, socially inclusive and dignified places in which to live?

How do we intentionally shape African cities that are economically productive, environmentally resilient, socially inclusive and dignified places in which to live?

Beginning in Accra and extending onto an international stage in Venice, African Urban Futures seeks to connect African ideas, experiences and opportunities with the institutions capable of helping translate them into action.

Beginning in Accra and extending onto an international stage in Venice, African Urban Futures seeks to connect African ideas, experiences and opportunities with the institutions capable of helping translate them into action.

Beginning in Accra and extending onto an international stage in Venice, African Urban Futures seeks to connect African ideas, experiences and opportunities with the institutions capable of helping translate them into action.

Expert Panels

Hear from leading policymakers, financiers, developers, architects, and urban experts as they tackle the critical issues shaping Africa’s built future—from infrastructure and housing to investment, sustainability, innovation, and urban resilience.

Interactive Workshops

Take part in practical, collaborative sessions focused on unlocking investment, strengthening partnerships, and developing actionable solutions for Africa’s urban and built environment.

B2B Networking

Build strategic connections with investors, developers, policymakers, architects, and industry leaders through curated networking and matchmaking sessions focused on partnerships, investment, and deal-making.

Trade Fair

Explore innovative solutions, technologies, and services from leading companies transforming Africa’s urban and built environment, and connect with businesses driving investment, collaboration, and sustainable development.