The African Economic Global Convergence Hosts World Press Conference at AX Palazzo Capua, Malta, Unveils AEGC Malta 2026 Summit. By Raymond Enoch
The African Economic Global Convergence (AEGC) has officially unveiled the dates, strategic priorities, and global engagement framework for its highly anticipated AEGC Malta 2026 Summit, scheduled to hold from 1–2 July 2026, following a high-level World Press Conference at the historic AX Palazzo Capua, Malta.
The press conference brought together Maltese institutions, logistics and protocol partners, diplomatic liaisons, and international advisors, marking a defining moment in mobilizing global momentum around AEGC’s Africa-focused, cross-continental investment agenda.
The event reaffirmed Malta’s emerging role as a neutral, strategic gateway for Africa–Europe economic cooperation.
Delivering the welcome address, Mrqs. Anthony C. Coleiro, Global Board Advisor to AEGC, highlighted Malta’s readiness to function as a trusted multilateral and commercial bridge between Africa and Europe. He underscored the importance of institutional collaboration, inclusive growth, and responsible capital flows into Africa’s priority sectors, noting that Malta’s neutrality and connectivity make it an ideal host for the 2026 Summit. His continued support, he noted, has been
instrumental in convening key stakeholders and opening vital institutional channels ahead of July.
Mr. McEva Temofe, Founder of AEGC, outlined the Summit’s central theme:
“Promoting Investment, Advancing Sustainable Peace, and Expanding Economic Opportunities.”
He described AEGC as a transformative platform designed to align African governments, global private-sector actors, and the African diaspora around bankable and scalable partnerships.
Priority sectors include agribusiness, infrastructure, maritime development, fintech, green energy, and education.
Mr. Temofe called for strong institutional backing of an Africa-led agenda capable of delivering global impact, emphasizing bilateral cooperation, diaspora capital mobilization, and sustainable development financing.
Speaking on behalf of the AEGC Europe Office, Ms. Thelma George, Head of Global Strategic Partnerships and Development, emphasized the Summit’s inclusive investment philosophy. She outlined plans to deepen enterprise-to-enterprise linkages, expand European market access for African innovators, and build a multi-stakeholder ecosystem that delivers measurable and lasting development outcomes.
She also formally welcomed Steve & Co as AEGC’s newly appointed digital and branding partner, tasked with driving global outreach, investor-focused content, and international engagement campaigns ahead of the Summit.
While addressing the European Desk, Ms. George expressed confidence that AEGC Malta 2026 will move beyond dialogue to deliver concrete investment frameworks and long-term partnerships for African economies and global stakeholders.
Also speaking, Mr. Giuliano Alarcon, Europe Director for AEGC, highlighted Malta’s strategic value as a European hub for Africa–EU investment relations. He noted that the 2026 edition will significantly expand access to European markets for African innovators while fostering a unified investment ecosystem anchored on shared prosperity. He reaffirmed the Europe Office’s commitment to coordinating EU-wide institutional engagement, private-sector participation, and multi-stakeholder partnerships ahead of July.
According to the AEGC Secretariat, the Malta 2026 Summit is expected to host African Heads of State and Ministers, global investors, Development Finance Institutions (DFIs), diaspora finance institutions, private-sector leaders, and youth entrepreneurs.
Preparations are already underway, with hotel bookings, security coordination, protocol arrangements, and diplomatic communications being finalized in collaboration with Maltese authorities. A dedicated media accreditation and participation portal is scheduled to launch in March 2026.
The AEGC Malta 2026 Summit is positioned to become a landmark platform for reshaping Africa–global investment relations, translating dialogue into action, and advancing sustainable economic transformation across the continent.
