8:00 AM
Arrive, collect your badge, find your way around and begin connecting with fellow delegates.
12:00 – 1:45 PM
A curated dialogue over tea hosted by Landesa and Julia Quinn, Author of the Bridgerton Series. Invitation only.
2:00 – 3:30 PM
Session hosted by Gates Foundation for funders and donors interested in child health and child survival priorities. Invitation only.
3:30 – 5:00 PM
A chance for young members of prominent philanthropic families to connect with peers in Africa and beyond. Invitation only.
3:30 – 5:15 PM
A live recording session of ‘Tech Says Maybe’ hosted by Luminate. Open to interested participants.
5:30 – 8:30 PM
An evening of networking that brings the wider APF community together as the conference begins.
8:00 AM
Arrive, collect your badge, find your way around and begin connecting with fellow participants.
8:00 – 9:00 AM
A quiet space to pause, reflect and arrive fully before the day begins.
9:00 – 9:05 AM
A short welcome to open the day’s program.
9:05 – 9:15 AM
A warm welcome to Cape Town and to the APF community.
9:15 – 9:25 AM
A brief reflection on the moment we are meeting in.
9:25 – 9:50 AM
A personal perspective on wealth, responsibility and the possibilities of giving differently, from a philanthropist in our community.
9:50 – 10:35 AM
What would it take for African capital to move with greater ambition, speed and purpose?
10:35 – 11:00 AM
Your questions, provocations and perspectives become part of the conversation.
11:00 – 11:20 AM
Time to pause, refresh and connect with fellow delegates.
11:20 AM – 12:35 PM
Family offices, wealth management and financing instruments: a closer look at the tools that could unlock capital for transformation at scale.
11:20 AM – 12:35 PM
An exploration of the evolving role of private philanthropy in Africa’s development story.
11:20 AM – 12:35 PM
Can local corporate social investment and CSR become a catalytic force for large-scale impact in Africa?
11:20 AM – 12:35 PM
What sources of funding are we missing? A look at the underexplored and alternative funding streams that could power Africa’s future.
12:35 – 2:20 PM
A chance to lunch with fellow delegates — with a dedicated space for APF Members to gather as a community.
2:20 – 2:35 PM
Move into the afternoon program.
2:35 – 3:05 PM
A fireside conversation with a prominent business leader and philanthropist on wealth, responsibility and what it means to give with ambition.
3:05 – 3:15 PM
A revolutionary idea delivered TED style.
3:15 – 3:55 PM
This paired conversation asks what happens when we move beyond polarised narratives and look at the bridges that connect people, places and possibilities.
3:55 – 4:00 PM
A glimpse into the organizations and people building solutions from the ground up.
4:00 – 4:45 PM
What can we learn from people closest to the challenges they are trying to solve? A panel and case studies on how philanthropy can recognise, finance and scale locally rooted solutions without losing what makes them effective.
4:45 – 5:10 PM
A chance to reflect, respond and bring the day’s ideas into the room.
5:10 – 6:00 PM
An informal space to unwind and continue the day’s conversations.
6:30 PM onward
Smaller, partner-hosted dinners offering space for deeper conversation around shared interests and questions. Invitation only.
8:00 AM
Arrive, collect your badge and start the day.
8:00 – 9:00 AM
An evidence-based look at global giving trends and what they mean for Africa.
8:00 – 9:00 AM
Building the pipeline to big-bet readiness: a practice-focused session on preparing organizations for transformative, large-scale funding.
8:00 – 9:00 AM
A community conversation among wealth holders on the future of African philanthropy.
9:00 – 9:10 AM
Move into the main program.
9:10 – 9:15 AM
A short welcome to begin the day’s conversations.
9:15 – 9:30 AM
A look at what emerging technologies could mean for Africa from the lens of a prominent philanthropist and leader.
9:30 – 10:15 AM
AI is changing how decisions are made, how knowledge moves and who holds power. What responsibilities and opportunities does this create for philanthropy?
10:15 – 10:40 AM
Questions and provocations from the room.
10:40 – 11:00 AM
What becomes possible when philanthropy sees art and culture not simply as things to support, but as forces that can shift narratives, create connection and shape the future?
11:00 – 11:15 AM
Time to pause, refresh and connect.
11:15 – 11:25 AM
A short provocation setting up the next conversation.
11:25 AM – 12:10 PM
Who gets to tell Africa’s story? A relay conversation about culture, creativity, influence and the power of narratives to reshape how Africa is seen — and how Africans see themselves.
12:10 – 12:35 PM
Bringing the room into the conversation.
12:35 – 2:20 PM
A long lunch designed for conversations that continue beyond the sessions.
2:20 – 3:35 PM
An interactive lab exploring what artificial intelligence could mean for the future of learning across Africa.
2:20 – 3:35 PM
An interactive lab on the intersection of technology and gender justice.
2:20 – 3:35 PM
An interactive lab exploring the growth and potential of Africa’s creative economy.
2:20 – 3:35 PM
An interactive lab on the connections between health systems and climate resilience.
3:35 – 3:45 PM
Move into the closing session.
3:45 – 4:05 PM
A closing perspective on what lies ahead.
4:05 – 4:15 PM
Reflections to close the day’s program.
4:15 – 5:00 PM
An informal space to reconnect and continue the day’s conversations.
5:00 – 6:30 PM
Time to rest, meet with fellow delegates or continue conversations from the day.
6:30 – 8:30 PM
We come together to reflect on what we’ve heard, celebrate the community and look ahead.
8:30 PM onward
One last chance to celebrate, connect and enjoy Cape Town together.
Experience the beauty of Cape Town — from its vineyards and landscapes to its sights, sounds and slower moments.
Half Day
A side event for wealthholders and philanthropists seeking to deepen their impact. Invitation only.
