The UK Africa Trade Expo (UKATE) returns to London on 24 October 2025 with its flagship summit, “Bridging Horizons: Invest. Innovate. Inspire.” This international  gathering will bring together global investors, bold innovators, and strategic leaders to accelerate opportunities across Africa’s fast-growing markets.

Founded in 2023 by Prince Kamari Ademiluyi, great-grandson of Ooni Ajagun Ademiluyi, late King of Ile-Ife, Nigeria, UKATE is committed to connecting UK expertise with Africa’s next wave of trade, technology, and transformation.

This year’s event will feature:

  • High-level investment matchmaking across agriculture, fintech, and frontier sectors.
    Groundbreaking UK–Africa Space Initiatives in collaboration with GEC Space City.
  • Cutting-edge AI workshops led by global pioneers in artificial intelligence.
  • Bilateral trade dialogues with embassies, policymakers, and investors.
The UK Africa Trade Expo. Photo Credit: UKATE
The UK Africa Trade Expo. Photo Credit: UKATE

With over 1,000 attendees each year since its inception and delegates from more than 10 African nations, UKATE has quickly become one of the most influential trade platforms bridging Africa and the UK. By 2030, UKATE aims to connect over 100,000 African businesses to global opportunities.

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Prince Kamari Ademiluyi, Founder and CEO of UKATE said:

“UKATE is more than just a conference, it’s a movement. Our vision is to position Africa at the centre of global trade, technology, and human advancement”.

UK Africa Trade Expo (UKATE)

24 October 2025

09:00am – 20:00pm

Kensington & Chelsea Centre, London, W8

UKATE sponsors, partners & supporters. Photo Credit: UKATE
UKATE sponsors, partners & supporters. Photo Credit: UKATE
About The UK Africa Trade Expo (UKATE)UKAfrica Trade Expo (UKATE) is a premier platform designed to foster International Trade, Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) Global Funding for Developing Countries and Technological Innovation (AI, FinTech, Agri-Tech,Tokenisation & Digitalisation) between the United Kingdom and Africa.As a key event on the global business calendar, UKATE brings together government officials, innovators, entrepreneurs,investors and industry leaders to explore trade opportunities,forge strategic partnerships and address global economic challenges.About Prince Kamari AdemiluyiPrince Kamari Ademiluyi is a visionary entrepreneur, cultural ambassador, and advocate for sustainable economic development between the United Kingdom and Africa. He is the founder of the UK Africa Trade Expo (UKATE), a premier platform launched in 2023 at the prestigious Institute of Directors (IOD), 116 Pall Mall, to foster investment, innovation, and strategic partnerships between Africa and the UK. The second edition of UKATE was held in 2024 at the renowned Kensington and Chelsea Town Hall, further cementing its place as a landmark event in the international trade and diplomacy calendar.Rooted in royal Yoruba heritage, Prince Kamari is the great-great-grandson of the revered Ooni Ajagun Ademiluyi, the King of the Ile-Ife Kingdom, Osun State, Nigeria, who reigned from 1910 to 1930. This legacy of leadership continues to inspire his mission to uplift African communities through enterprise and international collaboration.His work spans key sectors including investment matchmaking, agricultural transformation, and emerging industries such as AI and Space development, exploration and investment in Africa. Through UKATE, Prince Kamari champions a new era of Afrocentric progress, highlighting Africa’s talent, resources, and strategic potential on the global stage. With a vast network across diplomatic, corporate, and community spheres, he is known for his ability to build bridges, spark meaningful conversations, and generate tangible impact.His legacy is simple but powerful: Advancing Humanity in Africa… Together!UK Africa Trade Expo124 City Road, London, EC1V 2NX, United KingdomPowered by SquarespaceUnsubscribe