Ethiopia’s Reform Era Business Landscape Set to Meet Global Capital at Enkopa Summit 2025

As the Enkopa Summit approaches on October 9 and 10, momentum is building around Ethiopia’s evolving economy, attracting high-profile speakers, global investors, and prominent sponsors. Billed as a meeting point for dealmaking and private sector growth, the gathering is expected to be a lively hub for collaboration.

The conversation about Ethiopia’s economic reforms is not only unfolding in classrooms and ministries but also on larger stages. One such stage will be the Enkopa Summit 2025, scheduled to take place next month in Addis Ababa. 

Among the latest speakers announced is Salvador Perez-Galindo, a seasoned financial sector leader with three decades of experience in payments and FinTech. After leading Visa’s policy teams across Latin America, Europe, the Middle East, and Africa, and now advising globally from Dubai, he will bring a global perspective on payment ecosystems.

Also joining is Tadios Tefera, CTO of MMCY, who brings more than 25 years of experience across government, finance, and technology in the United States. At MMCY, he leads cybersecurity and IT strategy for a global client base, bridging innovation with execution.

Another headline speaker is Amadou Daffe, CEO and co-founder of Gebeya Inc., who has been reshaping Africa’s service economy since 2016 with the conviction that “African-made” means excellence.

The Summit will also feature Ken Shibusawa, founder of Shibusawa & Company Inc. and current director of the African Committee at the Japan Association of Corporate Executives, who will share perspectives on international investment. On the local side, Tilahun E. Kassahun (PhD), CEO of the Ethiopian Securities Exchange (ESX), is expected to ground discussions in Ethiopia’s fast-evolving capital market.

Organizers, Laurendeau & Associates (L&A), say this year’s format will emphasize practical deal rooms, networking corridors, and thematic panels designed to translate reforms into tangible partnerships. They note that recent policy shifts like opening banking, trade, and real estate to foreign investors, as well as the creation of a capital market, represent a rare window of opportunity. That approach reflects why the Summit has steadily grown into a trusted platform for investors, entrepreneurs, and policymakers alike.

Part of the Summit’s appeal comes from the track record. The last gathering drew more than 1,200 attendees from 25 countries and 300 companies, producing concrete deals and partnerships. This year, sponsors like Cisco and exhibitors like Wingu Africa are already on board, while international investors from the United States, Europe, China, and across Africa are securing seats.

“The focus,” one organizer said, “is to move Ethiopia’s investment narrative from potential to practice.”

With momentum building, registration is already underway. For those eager to be part of Ethiopia’s next chapter of investment and innovation, booking early may be the surest way to secure a seat at the table. Click here for tickets.