📅 Date: November 19, 2026
🕔 Time: 5:00 PM – 11:45 PM
📍 Venue: Sandton Convention Centre, Johannesburg, South Africa
🎫 Format: In-Person Gala Event
The All Africa Business Leaders Awards (AABLA™), in partnership with CNBC Africa, remain Africa’s largest single-business awards. Now in its 14th year, the AABLAs continue to tell an African story of perseverance, success, innovation, and accountability.
The 2026 Grand Finale promises to be the most glittering yet, bringing together the continent’s most influential business leaders, government officials, ambassadors, and entrepreneurs under one roof.
A Legacy of Excellence
For the past 13 years, the AABLAs have become synonymous with recognizing the best in business leadership on the African continent. As ABN Group Managing Director Roberta Naicker noted, “An AABLA is an honor many of Africa’s most influential business leaders aspire to. Being among the winners affirms that your dedication and passion for innovation are shaping the continent and driving its economy forward.”
The awards have charted the rise of entrepreneurs who once competed for global recognition and now stand alongside the world’s biggest names—reflecting Africa’s growing momentum driven by innovation, energy, and human development.
Why Attend
The AABLAs offer more than just an awards ceremony:
🤝 Unparalleled Networking
The evening includes an exclusive networking opportunity to mingle with business leaders across Africa, with a three-course dinner and entertainment provided.
🏆 Celebrate Excellence
Witness the recognition of outstanding leaders who exemplify strength, innovation, ingenuity, knowledge, and foresight—values imperative to carving out powerful businesses in a Pan-African and global economy.
📖 Be Part of History
The AABLAs have become a chronicle of how African business has evolved, telling the stories of the continent’s most visionary leaders.
📌 Contact Information
Sponsorship Opportunities: katleho.moloi@abn360.com
General Inquiries: events@abn360.com
Earth Focus Network
At Earth Focus Network, we believe that environmental and social change is a collective movement. The AABLAs represent the pinnacle of African business leadership—a space where sustainability, innovation, and impact are celebrated alongside commercial success.
📧 Email us: Info@earthfocusnetwork.com
🌐 Visit us: www.earthfocusnetwork.com
What We’ll Share
- 📱 Live updates via our Slack community
- 🌐 Post-event recaps on our website and newsletter
- 💡 Insights on sustainability and leadership in African business
