ALN is proud to once again be part of the Africa Singapore Business Forum (ASBF) 2025 — the premier platform for catalysing trade and investment flows between Africa and Asia. Organised biennially by Enterprise Singapore, ASBF returns for its eighth edition from 26 – 28 August 2025 in Singapore, under the theme “Bridging Capabilities, Charting Sustainable Growth.”
Since its inception in 2010, ASBF has brought together over 5,000 business and government leaders from more than 30 countries. This year, more than 700 delegates from across Africa, Singapore and Asia are expected to attend, reflecting the forum’s growing relevance in advancing economic diplomacy and private sector collaboration across continents.
The African market presents strong potential for companies, with high-growth opportunities in energy and sustainability, consumer goods, digital tech, and the built environment. The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) is expected to accelerate intra-African trade and investment and create a large common market.
ASBF presents in-depth and candid expert insights from business leaders and practitioners with extensive experience in Africa. A key feature of the event is its proactive business matching component.
Featured Panel: Building Africa’s Urban Future
One of the most anticipated sessions of ASBF 2025 will be the Plenary Panel on “Building Africa’s Urban Future” on Saturday, 26 August 2025 from 5.00 PM (SGT), moderated by Karim Anjarwalla, Director at ALN and Senior Partner at ALN Kenya | Anjarwalla & Khanna.
Karim will lead a dynamic discussion featuring:
- Stephen Jennings – Founder & CEO, Rendeavour
- Gbenga Oyebode, MFR – Chairman, ALN
- Omar Shahzad -Group CEO, Meinhardt Group
- Oudad Kheir – Chief Operating Officer, El Gouna Egypt
This session will explore Africa’s unprecedented urban transformation, the surge in demand for infrastructure, and how both the private and public sectors are responding with bold, technology-driven urban solutions. From sustainable city-building to innovative PPPs and financing models, the panel will delve into the trends shaping Africa’s rapidly evolving urban future.
“Singapore represents a beacon of hope in terms of governance and doing business. And as the world reshapes its geopolitical and economic alliances, those of us in Africa look forward to strengthening and building new partnerships,” shares Karim Anjarwalla ahead of the forum.
ALN Leadership at the Forefront
Also representing ALN on the panel is Gbenga Oyebode, MFR, Chairman, ALN & Of Counsel, ALN Nigeria | Aluko & Oyebode, and a leading figure in legal, corporate governance and infrastructure strategy across Africa. With a deep understanding of foreign investment, regulatory frameworks, and sustainable development, Gbenga will offer insights into how African cities can better attract, manage, and scale investment for long-term urban success.
“We must think boldly about Africa’s infrastructure future, one that balances access, sustainability, and economic transformation,” notes Gbenga Oyebode, who also serves on several global boards, including the Ford Foundation, Carnegie Hall, and the African Philanthropy Forum.
Forum Highlights
In addition to the Urban Future panel, other featured sessions include:
- Africa’s Green Frontier
Navigating energy transition and carbon markets - Unlocking Africa’s Consumer Potential
Fintech, logistics, and the middle-class boom - Regional Presentations
Showcasing investment opportunities in West, Central, East, North, and Southern Africa
ASBF 2025 continues to serve as a launchpad for cross-border deals and partnerships, with business matching, MOU signings, and dedicated networking opportunities taking centre stage. As Enterprise Singapore deepens its footprint through overseas centres in Nairobi, Accra, and Johannesburg, the forum reinforces the enduring value of strategic Africa-Asia alliances.
ALN is proud to contribute to shaping Africa’s growth narrative and to facilitate the conversations that will drive the continent’s next decade of infrastructure and innovation.
For more information on ASBF 2025 and the full programme lineup, click here.
