The Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), in collaboration with the Ministry of External Affairs and the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Government of India, launched the India-Africa Conclave on Partnership in 2005. Since its inception, the Conclave has evolved into one of the most prominent platforms facilitating dialogue and collaboration between senior ministers, policymakers, and business leaders from both Africa and India, spanning a diverse range of sectors. To date, it has hosted over 10,000 African and 8,500 Indian delegates, including more than 500 senior ministers and several heads of state from Africa.

The upcoming 20th edition of the Conclave will continue to serve as a strategic platform for advancing Africa’s development agenda and highlighting the role of the India-Africa partnership in integrating regional and global value chains. In addition to bilateral, trilateral, and regional engagements, this edition will spotlight key sectors such as Agriculture and Food Processing, Defence, Digital Partnerships, Financial Services, Healthcare and Pharmaceuticals, Infrastructure, Power and Energy, Quality Ecosystems, Skill and Capacity Development, among others.

While continuing to feature business conferences, exhibitions, and B2B meetings, the 20th Conclave will also introduce a new dimension, product launches, showcasing the AAA approach of Indian businesses to Africa: Affordable, Adaptable, and Appropriate.