Sports Open Group. Building a sustainable sports economy

ACCRA, GHANA · 18 TO 20 MAY 2027

ASIS 2027

African Sports
Investment Summit

Meet the businesses, investors and sports leaders shaping Africa’s sports economy. A three-day programme of investment discussions, startup presentations and practical introductions.

Kempinski Hotel Gold Coast City
Planet People Performance

Black Star Gate in Accra, Ghana
GHANA WELCOMES THE SPORTS ECONOMYAccra.
May 2027.
African ambition. International perspectives.

THE BUSINESS BEHIND SPORT

Capital. Enterprise.
Opportunity.

Sport creates opportunities far beyond the field of play.

ASIS brings the conversation to club investment, sports infrastructure, fan experiences, media rights, esports, performance technology and merchandise.

Hosted by Sports Open Group, the summit connects commercial ambition with our principles of Planet, People and Performance.

InvestorsFoundersSports leadersPublic institutions

AT ASIS 2027

Sport. Investment.
Enterprise.

18 to 20 May 2027
Kempinski Hotel Gold Coast City, Accra, Ghana

THE SPORTS ECONOMY

Business and investment

Conversations about the businesses, services and infrastructure that support sport across Africa.

STARTUP COMPETITION

Three finalists on stage

Founders present their businesses at the summit, with opportunities spanning technology, fans, performance and participation.

COMMERCIAL CONNECTIONS

Products and partnerships

A place for sports businesses, investors and organisations to explore relevant opportunities.

Esports players competing at a live tournament

ASIS STARTUP COMPETITION

Three finalists.
A place on the stage.

A programme for founders building sports technology, products and services for African markets. From athlete performance and participation to esports and fan engagement, three finalists bring their innovations to the ASIS stage.

Applications are open. Read the entry requirements and complete your application on the competition page.

Explore the competition

BE PART OF ASIS 2027

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at the summit.

Meet the people examining how sport can develop as a sustainable business sector. Register your interest to receive ticket and programme announcements.

Kempinski Hotel Gold Coast City in Accra at dusk
Kempinski Hotel Gold Coast City, Accra
ASIS 2027

Summit attendance

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18 to 20 May 2027 · Accra

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Group attendance and organisational participation can be discussed with the SOG team.

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THE VENUE

Kempinski Hotel
Gold Coast City

Accra, Ghana

Three days of sport and business in the heart of Ghana’s capital.

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THE PRINCIPLES BEHIND ASIS

Planet People Performance

Planet

Resource use, resilient facilities and responsible event delivery.

People

Inclusive participation, player welfare and opportunities for enterprise.

Performance

Sound business models, accountable decisions and measurable follow-up.

Before you attend

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How do I enter the startup competition?

Read the entry requirements, then complete the six-step application. Entry is free.

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