Commonwealth Enterprise & Investment Council

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CBF Theme Spotlight: AI 💡

With AI dominating the headlines, Andrew McKeown, CEO of CWEIC Strategic Partner LogChain, looks at how we can harness the technology to create opportunities across the Commonwealth.

AI and Innovation will be one of eight key themes at #CBF2026, as Commonwealth leaders explore how emerging technologies can support trade, resilience, and inclusive growth.

🗓️ 2–4 November 2026
📍 Sticky Wicket Cricket Ground, Antigua and Barbuda

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#CHOGM2026 #CWEIC #CommonwealthAdvantage

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Commonwealth creativity already has global reach.
At CBF 2026, The Orange Economy will explore creative finance, IP protection, digital markets, and cultural tourism.

🗓️2-4 November 2026
📍Sticky Wicket Cricket Ground, Antigua and Barbuda

#CBF2026 #CHOGM2026 #CWEIC #CommonwealthAdvantage

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CWEIC brought together senior representatives from the Governments of Cameroon and Togo with Strategic Partners and members of the wider business and financial community at Marlborough House.

A productive discussion on investment, economic reform, and sustainable growth — and an exclusive opportunity for Strategic Partners to engage directly with ministers.

🔗Read more here: https://t.co/kKWi6s2K3i

#CWEIC #CommonwealthAdvantage #Cameroon #Togo

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Navesta Pharmaceuticals joins CWEIC’s Strategic Partner network, with Mr Sanjaya Jayaratne, Chairman, appointed to our Global Advisory Council.

The Sri Lankan manufacturer is strengthening access to high-quality medicines and expanding pharmaceutical trade from Sri Lanka 💊

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Prime Minister Gaston Browne and High Commissioner Karen Mae Hill met with the CWEIC team in London to discuss preparations for #CBF2026. 🇦🇬

With speakers confirmed and delegate participation growing, the Forum is gathering real momentum.

A groundbreaking new Central Bank Governors’ Summit, spearheaded by Antigua and Barbuda, will bring central bank leaders together for dedicated discussions.

🔗Read more: https://t.co/6yRN7VcnJk

#CWEIC #CommonwealthAdvantage #CHOGM2026

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SMEs drive jobs, innovation and growth across the Commonwealth.

At CBF 2026, Entrepreneurship and SMEs will explore finance, new markets, digital capability, and investment readiness.

🗓️2-4 November 2026
📍Sticky Wicket Cricket Ground, Antigua and Barbuda

#CBF2026 #CHOGM2026 #CWEIC #CommonwealthAdvantage

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Eco World Development Group Berhad joins CWEIC’s Strategic Partner network.

EcoWorld is a leading Malaysian property developer building homes, townships, commercial spaces, business parks, and data centres, with a presence in the UK and Australia.

#CWEIC #CommonwealthAdvantage #EcoWorld #StrategicPartner #SustainableDevelopment

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“The most important thing is to work together and actually get things done.”

Dame Susan Langley, Lady Mayor of the City of London, joined CWEIC for a roundtable bringing together business and government leaders from across the Commonwealth to explore how we can manage risk, strengthen resilience and unlock investment.

A timely conversation as we look ahead to the Commonwealth Business Forum 2026 in Antigua and Barbuda.

🔗 Read more: https://t.co/448LtvacTu

#Commonwealth #CityofLondon #CBF2026 #Investment #Resilience

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BAP Energy joins CWEIC as a Strategic Partner, with Managing Director Temitope Edun appointed to our Global Advisory Council. The company develops the Igbomotoru Field (PPL 207), supporting Nigeria’s upstream oil and gas sector.

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60% of the Commonwealth is under 30.

At CBF 2026, Education and Skills will explore vocational training, AI-ready skills, and stronger links between education and industry.

🗓️2-4 November 2026

📍Sticky Wicket Cricket Ground, Antigua and Barbuda

#CBF2026 #CHOGM2026 #CWEIC #CommonwealthAdvantage

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Dangote’s plans to acquire ships to transport products across West and Central Africa have sparked a wider conversation about African trade. 🚢

The discussion highlights the importance of African-owned shipping capacity, stronger trade corridors and the infrastructure needed to move goods competitively across the region.

These are exactly the kinds of conversations taking place across the Commonwealth network — strengthening bilateral trade while building local capacity to unlock new opportunities.

Read more and contribute to Commonwealth Insights ahead of CBF 2026: https://t.co/xoWA2wexYf

#CWEIC #CommonwealthAdvantage #DangoteIndustries

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🇲🇾 Charles Hay MVO joins CWEIC’s Global Team as Country Chair for Malaysia.

A former British High Commissioner to Malaysia and Ambassador to South Korea, Charles brings extensive experience across diplomacy, geopolitics, defence, business and international relations.

We look forward to strengthening Malaysia’s connections across the Commonwealth.

Read more: https://t.co/WWOgNb8qvz

#CWEIC #CommonwealthAdvantage #Malaysia

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📢 Calling all young people across the Commonwealth!

Join us tomorrow to help shape the 14th Commonwealth Youth Forum.

Share your perspectives with young change makers and members of the Commonwealth Youth TaskForce as we discuss priorities and recommendations that will be taken forward at the Forum during CHOGM.

📅 Friday 4 September
🕔 4pm BST

Register now 🔗 https://t.co/Bb8oLBFsRK

#CHOGM2026

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“There is no new world order without Africa.” 🌍

At #CBF2026, businesses, governments, and investors from across the Commonwealth will come together to turn connections into partnerships, investment, and action.

@PrimeAtlantic Group CEO and CWEIC Advisory Board member Ayo Otuyalo believes the Forum must deliver real outcomes - not just conversation.

With Prime Atlantic as a Platinum Sponsor, Ayo is championing stronger Africa-Caribbean collaboration and a Commonwealth business community where everyone has a seat at the table.

🔗 Watch his full interview with ABS Television/Radio: https://t.co/888H26LFoB

#CWEIC #CommonwealthAdvantage #CHOGM2026 #Africa #Caribbean

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▫️STRATEGIC PARTNER ANNOUNCEMENT��️

Republic Bank Ghana joins CWEIC’s Strategic Partner network, with Dr Benjamin Dzoboku, Managing Director, appointed to our Global Advisory Council.

The Bank is a leading universal banking institution in Ghana, supporting customers across banking, mortgages, investment and microfinance.

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2 months out 🗓️ CBF 2026 brings Heads of Government, Ministers, and global business leaders to Antigua and Barbuda, 2–4 November, alongside #CHOGM2026.
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#CBF2026 #CWEIC

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Burstock joins CWEIC’s Strategic Partner network, with Mr George Busby CMG, Director and Co-Founder, appointed to our Global Advisory Council.

Founded in 2015, Burstock supports clients across defence, diplomacy, security, infrastructure and emerging technologies 🌍

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SMEs make up over 90% of Commonwealth businesses.

At CBF 2026, Accessing Finance will explore SME capital, blended finance and investment-ready projects.

🗓️2-4 November 2026

📍Sticky Wicket Cricket Ground, Antigua and Barbuda

#CBF2026 #CHOGM2026 #CWEIC #CommonwealthAdvantage

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🌍 Who will be the next generation of Commonwealth leaders?

Applications are now open for the Duke of Edinburgh’s Commonwealth Study Conference 2027, chaired by Brunswick Group Chairman Sir Alan Parker.

The Conference is looking for leaders with 10–15 years’ experience, a substantive role in business or government, proven leadership achievements and a clear trajectory towards senior leadership.

🔗 Read more and apply now: https://t.co/jmVK49lSx0

APPLICATION DEADLINE SEPTEMBER 14TH

#CWEIC #CommonwealthAdvantage #Commonwealth