2nd Edition  ·  Africa 2026  ·  Accra, Ghana

Africa's Premier Investor Relations & Capital Markets Leadership Awards

Recognising Leadership, Transparency & Value Creation in Africa's Capital Markets

Date Friday, 17 July 2026
Time 7:00 PM Prompt
Venue Kempinski Hotel Gold Coast City, Accra
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Co-Hosted With — 6th National Governance & Business Leadership Summit 2026
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"Strengthening Investor Confidence: Leadership, Transparency, and Value Creation in Africa's Capital Markets"

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About IRLAA 2026

The Continent's Most Prestigious Investor Relations Platform

The 2nd Investor Relations Leadership Awards Africa 2026 (IRLAA 2026) is a prestigious continental platform established to celebrate exceptional leadership in investor relations, capital markets engagement, corporate transparency, and stakeholder communication across Africa.

Presented by The Governance & Business Boardroom in collaboration with the Institute of Investor Relations and The Boardroom Magazine, IRLAA 2026 honours outstanding individuals and organisations that are shaping trust, market confidence, and long-term enterprise value through effective engagement with investors, analysts, shareholders, regulators, and the wider financial community.

This high-level platform recognises the growing importance of investor relations as a strategic leadership function — one that goes beyond reporting to directly influence corporate credibility, market perception, governance quality, and capital access.

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500+
Senior Executives Expected
20+
Award Categories
Pan
African Representation
2nd
Edition — Growing Annually
Why IRLAA 2026 Matters

Driving Trust & Integrity in Africa's Capital Markets

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Investor Trust & Corporate Reputation

In today's scrutinised economic environment, investor confidence is built not only on performance, but on transparency, trust, governance, and the quality of stakeholder engagement.

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Transparency & Market Integrity

Advancing transparency and market integrity across listed companies, regulators, state-owned enterprises, and financial institutions operating in Africa's capital markets.

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Stakeholder Communication Excellence

Enhancing how organisations communicate with clarity, act with integrity, and demonstrate long-term value creation to investors, analysts, and the wider financial community.

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Value Creation & Disclosure Leadership

Driving value creation through sound leadership and disclosure practices — recognising those rising to the challenge of Africa's increasingly competitive capital markets.

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Stronger African Capital Markets

Contributing to stronger, more credible African capital markets by spotlighting and celebrating those who are elevating IR standards and building investor confidence continent-wide.

An Ecosystem of Leadership

Part of a Larger Leadership Platform

IRLAA 2026 is proudly co-hosted with the 6th National Governance & Business Leadership Summit 2026 (NGBLS 2026) — one of Ghana's foremost executive platforms dedicated to governance, leadership, accountability, enterprise excellence, and strategic national dialogue. This creates a unique convergence of recognition, influence, visibility, and executive networking.

C-Suite Executives

CEOs and senior leadership shaping enterprise strategy

Board Chairs & Directors

Governance authorities and non-executive directors

Regulators & Policymakers

Architects of Africa's capital markets framework

Investor Relations Professionals

Practitioners redefining market communication

Legal & Governance Leaders

General counsels and company secretaries

Institutional Investors

Capital allocators and business stakeholders

★ Special Guest
of Honour
Distinguished Patronage — 6th NGBLS 2026

Hon. Julius Debrah

Chief of Staff, Office of the President
Republic of Ghana
Special Guest of Honour

His presence reinforces the significance of this platform as a high-level national and continental event promoting leadership excellence, governance, and institutional trust.

Special
Guest of
Honour
Leadership & Governance

The Advisory Board

Distinguished leaders lending their expertise and authority to IRLAA 2026.

Prof. Samuel Adams
Chairman
The Governance & Business Boardroom
Africa's No.1 ranked scholar in Public Administration
Sandra Thompson
Special Aide to the Governor
Advisor on Corporate Governance & Stakeholder Management
Bank of Ghana
Millicent Atuguba
General Manager (Operations)
State Interests & Governance Authority (SIGA)
Richmond Anim Damoah
Executive Director
The Governance & Business Boardroom
Rhema Afi Damoah
Managing Editor
The Boardroom Magazine

"The Advisory Board provides thought leadership, strategic oversight, and institutional depth to ensure that NGBLS 2026 and its co-hosted platforms — including IRLAA 2026 — deliver relevance, prestige, and lasting impact."

Audience

Who Should Attend

IRLAA 2026 is designed for Africa's most senior corporate, financial, and regulatory leadership. If you shape market confidence, governance, or capital allocation — this event is for you.

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CEOs

Chief Executive Officers driving enterprise leadership

Board Chairs

Board chairs and non-executive directors

CFOs

Chief Finance Officers and treasury leaders

IR Leaders

Investor relations heads and professionals

Corp. Affairs

Communications & corporate affairs executives

Company Secs.

Governance and secretariat professionals

Regulators

Public sector leaders and market authorities

Gen. Counsels

Legal, governance, and compliance leadership

Capital Markets

Capital markets and financial sector professionals

Inst. Investors

Institutional stakeholders and corporate partners

The Evening

An Unforgettable Executive Experience

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Prestigious Awards Recognition

Celebrate Africa's leading investor relations professionals, business leaders, institutions, and stakeholder engagement champions across a wide range of award categories.

02

High-Level Executive Networking

Meet and engage with influential leaders from the corporate, public, financial, and governance sectors. A unique convergence of recognition, influence, and visibility.

03

Premium Hospitality Experience

Enjoy an elegant evening at the iconic Kempinski Hotel Gold Coast City — featuring a champagne reception, cocktails, fine dining, entertainment, and executive engagement.

04

Brand Visibility & Positioning

Gain premium visibility before a highly relevant audience of decision-makers, business leaders, and market stakeholders. A platform of strategic affirmation and lasting impact.

Sponsorship & Partnerships

Align Your Brand with Africa's Best

Position your organisation among Africa's most influential decision-makers. Strengthen credibility, gain premium visibility, and align with the highest standards of corporate governance and investor relations leadership.

500+
Senior Executives
Pan-Africa
Market Reach
Elite
Audience Quality
Media
Coverage Guaranteed

To discuss sponsorship packages and confirm your participation, contact us directly. Please submit your reservation on or before 30th June 2026.

Email: info@tgbboardroom.com  ·  Tel: 0202 384 500 / 0505 893 884

The Organisers

The Governance & Business Boardroom

The Governance & Business Boardroom is a prestigious and influential executive platform dedicated to connecting leaders in corporate governance, business strategy, and sustainable enterprise. It creates a dynamic environment where senior executives, board members, policymakers, and industry professionals exchange insights, build relationships, and shape the future of leadership and institutional excellence.

At the heart of its mission is a commitment to promoting thought leadership, responsible governance, and sustainable business performance across sectors and regions.

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Presented by
The Governance
& Business
Boardroom
In collaboration with
Institute of Investor Relations
The Boardroom Magazine
Join Africa's Premier Awards Platform

Celebrate Leadership.
Strengthen Trust.
Shape Market Confidence.

Be part of a distinguished evening that honours the leaders and institutions advancing transparency, investor confidence, and long-term value creation across Africa. Nominations are open — secure your place now.

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Friday, 17th July 2026  ·  7:00 PM Prompt  ·  Kempinski Hotel Gold Coast City, Accra, Ghana

Reservation deadline: 30th June 2026