The African Securities Exchanges Association (ASEA), in partnership with the Rwanda Stock Exchange (RSE), has officially launched activities leading up to the 28th ASEA Annual Conference, set to take place in Kigali from November 26 to 28, 2025.
Held under the theme “Adapting to Global Market Shifts and Events: Strategies for Resilience and Growth for African Markets of the Future,” the conference aims to explore how African capital markets can navigate global disruptions while seizing new growth opportunities.
As ASEA’s flagship event, the conference will bring together over 300 participants, including stock exchanges, regulators, investors, and financial industry leaders, for high-level discussions, knowledge exchange, and strategic networking.
Pierre Celestin Rwabukumba, CEO of the Rwanda Stock Exchange, highlighted the significance of the gathering. “It’s a timely platform to discuss how to increase resilience and drive sustainable economic growth across the continent,” he said.
Thapelo Tsheole, CEO of the Capital Market Authority of Rwanda, emphasized the opportunity for Rwanda to showcase its financial sector progress.
“The ASEA Annual Conference offers Rwanda’s capital market an ideal opportunity to showcase its progress and for other African markets to learn from each other and from Rwanda’s financial sector developments in particular,” he noted.
Preparations are in full swing, with organizers urging stakeholders to engage early in shaping the event and maximizing participation.
Founded in 1993, ASEA represents 25 exchanges in 37 African countries and plays a central role in developing Africa’s capital markets and fostering economic growth across the continent.