As African countries advance efforts to expand and modernise their railway networks, unlocking finance at scale remains a central challenge. The Investment and Financing Solutions for Africa’s Railway Future Forum, co-organised by UIC and ONCF on 14 – 15 October 2026 in Rabat, will convene key stakeholders from across the public and private sectors to discuss how to accelerate investment and strengthen the enabling environment for rail development.
The conference will focus on mobilising diverse sources of finance, improving project preparation and delivery, and supporting strategic investments in urban mobility and cross-border freight corridors. It will also explore the potential role of carbon markets and carbon credits in supporting rail projects. By bringing together decision-makers and practitioners, the event aims to foster dialogue, share lessons learned, and identify practical pathways to advance rail investment across Africa.
Draft Agenda
Wednesday 14 October 2026 08:30-09:30: Registration and welcome coffee 09:30-11:00: Official opening session and Introductory Speech 11:00-11:30: Official visit of the exhibition area 11:30-13:00: First session: Roundtable: Mobilizing capital for rail and innovative financing mechanisms 13:00-14:30: Lunch break 14:30-16:00: Second session: Roundtable: Urban rail & mobility financing 16:00-16:30: Coffee break and booth visits 16:30-18:00: Third session: Roundtable: Regional integration & freight corridors 20:00-22:00: Official dinner & Awards
Thursday 15 October 2026 09:00-09:30: Welcome coffee 9:30-11:00: Fourth session: Roundtable: Project preparation & bankability 11:00-11:30: Coffee break and booth visits 11:30-12:30: Closing Ceremony: Rabat Declaration and Launch of Coalition 12:30-13:30: Lunch break 13:30-14:30: B2B meetings
Registration here.
