High-Level Roundtable: Scaling Digital Infrastructure Capital

07 Sept 2026
Workshop 3 - Mount Elgon Ballroom, Floor 1
Digital Infrastructure Investment Workshops

Africa's digital infrastructure story is at an inflection point. Capital is no longer chasing ambition alone — DFIs and institutional investors are becoming more selective, backing only the markets and projects that can prove stability, clear revenue potential, and models built to scale. The gap between opportunity and investable deals has never been more visible or more urgent to close.

This is where the conversation moves from why to how. Bringing together leading DFIs, including Swedfund, and Finnfund, alongside private investors and project developers, this high-level roundtable pulls back the curtain on how capital is actually flowing into the sector today: which structures are unlocking institutional money, what derisking mechanisms are proving effective, and where the next wave of bankable deals will come from. Whether you're a developer seeking to understand what investors are really looking for, or an investor scouting the next opportunity, this session offers a rare, direct line into the decision-making behind Africa's digital infrastructure capital.

Don't just hear about the future of digital infrastructure financing in Africa — be in the room where it's being shaped

Chairperson
Aakif Merchant
Aakif Merchant, Director, Engagement & Capacity Building and Head of Africa - Convergence
Speakers
Markus Forster
Markus Forster, Senior Impact Manager - Swedfund International
Rob Bergman
Rob Bergman, Head of Corporate Finance - Unicorn Factory
Susan Mbatia
Susan Mbatia, Senior Investment Manager - Finnfund