Media Briefing: 2025 BRICS+ Agriculture Investment & Trade Summit – From Vision to Venture: Women Shaping the Future of Agriculture Investment and Global Trade Copy Copy

Durban, South Africa – March 10, 2025 – The African Investors Council, in collaboration with the BRICS Women’s Business Alliance South Africa (BRICS WBA SA), hosted a high-profile media briefing at The Capital Pearls in Durban, South Africa, to officially announce the 2025 BRICS+ Agriculture Investment & Trade Summit.

Scheduled to take place from March 27-29, 2025, at the Durban International Convention Centre, the summit will be a game-changing platform for global trade, investment, and innovation in Africa’s agricultural sector. Under the theme “From Vision to Venture: Women Shaping the Future of Agriculture Investment and Global Trade,” the event will focus on empowering women-led agribusinesses while fostering strategic partnerships between governments, investors, and private sector players across BRICS+ and African markets.

Unmatched Global Participation: The 2025 BRICS+ Agriculture Investment & Trade Summit will convene over 3,000 high-level delegates, including government ministers, ambassadors, economic attachés, private sector leaders, and global investors from over 25 countries. With participation from BRICS+ nations, Africa, Canada, the US, the Netherlands, Oman, Germany, and beyond, this event serves as a premier platform for unlocking trade opportunities, securing investment, and positioning Africa as a leader in sustainable agriculture and food security.

Key Announcements from the Media Briefing:

✅ BRICS Power Pitch Decks:  a live investment showcase where 18-20 women agripreneurs and entrepreneurs from BRICS+ and African nations will pitch their ventures directly to a panel of global investors and venture capitalists. Facilitated by the BRICS Chamber of Commerce, this high-energy session connects entrepreneurs with investors from Golden Ace Ventures, Paycio, and Marwari Catalysts (India, Russia, and the UAE), offering real-time feedback, funding opportunities, and market expansion support. Designed to drive tangible investment deals, this platform enables participants to secure direct investor engagement, strategic partnerships, and pathways to global markets.

✅ Moderated Exhibitions & Deal-Making: This interactive exhibition platform goes beyond traditional showcases by directly linking exhibitors with international buyers, investors, and trade facilitators. Supported by a team of seasoned deal-makers, participants will engage in real-time negotiations, securing off-takes, letters of intent, and spot deals, ensuring tangible market access and business growth.

✅ B2B Cross-Border Mentorship Panels: This mentorship-driven initiative will connect 30 women-owned agribusinesses with top-tier industry experts, including commodity buyers, technology providers, logistics specialists, and financial advisors. In collaboration with Old Mutual, FAO United Nations, SmartXchange, and LETS Fund, this platform will equip agripreneurs with the tools and networks needed to scale across global markets.

✅ Investment-Focused B2G Session: “From Vision to Venture”
This strategic session will focus on enhancing Africa’s agricultural footprint, fostering public-private partnerships, and unlocking investments to empower over 6 million smallholder farmers. Featuring H.E. Dr. Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma, 24 African ambassadors, economic attachés, and major agribusiness leaders, this session will explore policy-driven solutions for sustainable agricultural investment and trade.

✅ Gala Dinner – A Celebration of Culture & Investment
The summit will conclude with a prestigious Gala Dinner, featuring a traditional dress code to celebrate Africa’s diverse cultural heritage. This exclusive gathering will serve as a high-level networking platform, bringing together investors, policymakers, and business leaders to strengthen economic ties and explore new opportunities in the global agricultural value chain.

A Bold Vision for BRICS and Africa’s Agricultural Future: At the media briefing, the African Investors Council and BRICS WBA SA emphasized that the 2025 BRICS+ Agriculture Investment & Trade Summit is more than just a conference—it is a movement. By driving strategic partnerships, mobilizing capital investment, and fostering policy alignment, this summit will position Africa as a key player in global agriculture, trade, and food security.

For media inquiries, partnership opportunities, or delegate registration, visit our official website: www.bricsagrisummit.com or send an email to: info@bricsagrisummit.com

📍 Media Briefing Date: March 10, 2025
📍 Media Briefing Venue: The Capital Pearls, Durban, South Africa
📍 Summit Date: March 27-29, 2025
📍 Summit Venue: Durban International Convention Centre, South Africa
📍 Organized by: African Investors Council, supported by BRICS WBA SA
📍 Summit Theme: From Vision to Venture – Women Shaping the Future of Agriculture Investment and Global Trade

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