About - B20 South Africa Summit 2025

Event Overview

The B20 South Africa 2025 Summit marks a turning point in global business diplomacy, as it is the first-ever G20 and B20 Presidency led by an African country.

From 18 to 20 November 2025, the Summit will bring together international business leaders, policymakers, and global partners to shape solutions under the theme:

“Inclusive Growth and Shared Prosperity through Global Cooperation.”

This high-level gathering marks the culmination of a year of B20 Task Force engagement, during which over 1,500 business leaders collaborated to develop actionable business-led recommendations for the G20.

The Summit is a platform for global dialogue, cross-sector collaboration, and shared learning. It connects international perspectives with Africa’s leadership on the world stage.

Event Details
Dates: 18 – 20 November 2025
Location: Sandton Convention Centre, Johannesburg
Status: Closed event. Limited spaces available via registration
Contact: event@b20southafrica.org

Welcome Notes

Mxolisi Mgojo

B20 Co-Chair

President, BUSA

“In a world brimming with challenges, there is also immense opportunity. South Africa’s G20 Presidency is a moment to inspire hope and unity and a chance to show the power of collaboration in driving meaningful, inclusive growth.

As Co-Chair of B20 South Africa, I see this as a call to action: to deliver measurable outcomes, to fight for women’s empowerment and climate resilience, and to guide policies that can impact the lives of billions. This is an open invitation to business leaders across Africa and the globe, thank you for joining us in delivering sustainable and transformative change.”

Nonkululeko Nyembezi

B20 Co-Chair

Chairman, Standard Bank Group

“South Africa’s G20 Presidency marks a transformative moment for Africa on the global stage that showcases the continent’s readiness to lead and collaborate on the world’s most pressing challenges. At the heart of this Presidency lies B20 South Africa: a platform where the private sector drives solutions for inclusive growth and prosperity.

Our mission is to promote innovation, unlock investment, and build resilient economies. This is a unique opportunity to shape the global agenda, amplify Africa’s voice in business leadership, and create partnerships that deliver real impact. Together, we can turn ambition into achievement, and vision into a future of shared success.”

Cas Coovadia

B20 Sherpa

“As Sherpa of B20 South Africa, I am proud to represent the collective voice of over 1,500 business leaders who have shaped our recommendations to the G20.

This Summit is the culmination of a year of dialogue, where Task Forces worked across sectors and geographies to chart a path for inclusive growth and shared prosperity. It is also a historic moment, the first B20-led from Africa.

We stand ready to showcase the strength of collaboration between the global business community, G20 governments and multilateral institutions and to ensure the business community is not only heard, but central to shaping solutions for the future of people and planet.”

B20 South Africa Summit Themes & Objectives

Theme

INCLUSIVE

Growth

SHARED

Prosperity

GLOBAL

Cooperation

The B20 South Africa 2025 Summit is guided by a clear mission:

To showcase Africa’s leadership in shaping global economic dialogue.
To connect business leaders, policymakers, and partners in cross-sector collaboration.
To drive solutions that address pressing global challenges: climate, digital transformation, sustainable growth, and equity.
To build momentum toward a future of shared prosperity.

Task Force Policy Recommendations Focus

The backbone of B20 South Africa is its eight Task Forces. Each brings together global business leaders, experts, and stakeholders to tackle urgent issues shaping the future of the global economy.

Through months of dialogue and collaboration, these Task Forces have developed recommendations that reflect both global business priorities and Africa’s leadership moment. Their work connects advanced economies with emerging markets, ensuring the private sector’s voice drives inclusive and sustainable solutions.

The Task Forces’ recommendations focus areas are:

Finance & Infrastructure: Scaling sustainable infrastructure investment, unlocking long-term capital through blended finance, and strengthening global financial cooperation.
Trade & Investment: Rebuilding trust in global trade, creating a new Trade & Investment Deal for Africa, and building a climate-responsive global trade system.
Digital Transformation: Expanding inclusive connectivity, equipping citizens with digital skills, ensuring AI is human-centric, and investing in digital public infrastructure.
Integrity & Compliance: Leveraging technology to fight corruption, embedding integrity into climate and sustainability finance, and scaling collective action for transparent markets.
Sustainable Food Systems & Agriculture: Strengthening resilient food systems, enabling access to innovation for farmers, ensuring climate-smart and inclusive farming, and promoting sustainable agricultural practices.
Employment & Education: Driving inclusive employment, increasing women’s workforce participation, advancing digital and gig economy frameworks, and strengthening youth, early childhood, and lifelong learning opportunities.
Industrial Transformation & Innovation: Enabling industrial growth strategies, strengthening value chains, and accelerating adoption of sustainable technologies and digitalisation.
Energy Mix & Just Transition: Mobilising finance for energy transitions, accelerating industrialisation across energy value chains, and modernising infrastructure to expand access and resilience.