TORONTO — Senior executives, investors and policymakers from Canada and across Africa will gather in Windhoek next month for the 5th Canada-Africa Business Conference, an event aimed at strengthening commercial ties and advancing investment discussions in sectors including mining, energy and infrastructure.
Convened by The Canada-Africa Chamber of Business, the conference will take place Feb. 5, 2026, positioning Namibia at the centre of high-level Canada–Africa trade and investment engagement. Organizers say the program is designed to support responsible project development and deepen collaboration between Namibian companies and international partners, with sustainable economic development a key theme.
The conference comes as Namibia continues to attract attention from international investors, supported by what organizers describe as regulatory certainty, stable governance and long-term policy consistency. Those factors have helped elevate the country’s profile as a destination for capital, particularly in resource development and related infrastructure.
According to the Chamber, the event will bring together institutional partners and senior decision-makers from Namibia, Canada and other African markets. The agenda includes senior-level panels, sector-specific discussions and private roundtables intended to accelerate investment and facilitate practical engagement between project developers, financiers and public-sector leaders.
“Namibia has built a strong reputation as a jurisdiction where mining investment can be undertaken responsibly, transparently, and in partnership with government and communities,” said John Roos, Country Manager of B2Gold Namibia. “The Canada-Africa Business Conference provides a valuable platform for practical dialogue between operators, investors, and policymakers, helping to advance projects that contribute to long-term national development, which we are pleased to support”.
Mining is expected to be a central focus of the conference, reflecting Namibia’s role in global supply chains and the continued interest of Canadian firms operating in the country. Canada’s mining sector has long maintained a footprint across Africa, and Namibia’s growing strategic relevance has increasingly placed it on the radar of companies seeking stable jurisdictions and long-term opportunities.
Among the Canadian business leaders attending is Wayne Floreani, co-founder and president of MineAfrica Inc., who said Namibia’s investment appeal extends beyond its mineral potential, pointing to the broader economic impact the sector can drive.
“I’m looking forward to participating in the conference in Namibia because it represents one of Africa’s most compelling investment destinations for the mining sector,” said Floreani. “We have had the pleasure of showcasing Namibia during PDAC in Toronto each year along with Canadian miners active in the country including B2Gold, Koryx Copper, Northern Graphite and Namibia Critical Metals. I look forward to welcoming Canadian companies who wish to join the conference as our guests, by contacting the Chamber or myself directly.”
Floreani’s comments highlight the role of the Prospectors & Developers Association of Canada (PDAC) convention in Toronto as a key venue for connecting Canadian firms with international mining jurisdictions. Namibia has been promoted at PDAC alongside Canadian companies already active in-country, underscoring the commercial links the conference aims to deepen.
Organizers say the Windhoek event is structured to create space for both public and private sector engagement, with discussions expected to cover responsible development, project financing and long-term partnership models. The conference’s sector focus on energy and infrastructure is also expected to draw interest from firms looking at development opportunities linked to resource projects, including power, logistics and supporting services.
By hosting the fifth edition of the Canada-Africa Business Conference, Namibia is positioning itself not only as an investment destination, but also as a regional convenor for international business dialogue. The Chamber said the conference will reinforce Namibia’s status as a hub for responsible investment while supporting the growth of commercial relationships with Canadian businesses.
The event will be live broadcast, enabling broader participation from companies and stakeholders who are unable to attend in person. Organizers say the broadcast component reflects growing interest in Canada–Africa trade engagement and the need to widen access to investment discussions, particularly for companies exploring partnerships or entry into African markets.
With Canada’s private sector continuing to look for opportunities tied to critical minerals, infrastructure development and sustainable growth, the Windhoek conference is expected to serve as a platform for deal-making, relationship building and strategic discussions. For Namibia, the event offers a high-profile opportunity to showcase its investment climate and strengthen its connections with Canadian firms seeking stable, long-term prospects on the continent.
