26 - 28 February 2025
Cape Town, South Africa
co-hosted by DBSA and AIIB

26 - 28 February 2025
Cape Town, South Africa
co-hosted by DBSA and AIIB

26 - 28 February 2025
Cape Town, South Africa
co-hosted by DBSA and AIIB

#FINANCEINCOMMON2025

FICS Summit 2025

Join us from 26–28 February 2025 in Cape Town, South Africa, for the 5th Finance in Common Summit (FiCS), co-hosted by the Development Bank of Southern Africa (DBSA) and the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB). The 2025 summit will unite global leaders, public development banks, the private sector, and philanthropies to reimagine and reshape sustainable finance. 

FiCS 2025, themed “Fostering Infrastructure and Finance for Just and Sustainable Growth,” serves as a global platform for over 2,000 changemakers dedicated to creating a greener, more inclusive world. The event will address key challenges through three core pillars: 

Inclusive
Finance 

Promoting sustainable growth and reducing inequality through innovative financial models. Join the movement to advance financial innovation, collaboration, and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). 

Digital
Transformation 

Bridging the digital divide to ensure no one is left behind. 

Infrastructure
for Climate Action 

 Enhancing resilience and adaptation to climate change. 

what you can expect

  • Keynote and Plenary Sessions: Gain insights from world leaders and industry experts on the future of finance and sustainability.

 

  • Breakout Sessions: Explore new strategies and technologies driving climate, biodiversity, and digital inclusion

 

  • Networking and Business Matchmaking: Build lasting partnerships through targeted networking opportunities and exclusive business meetings.

ABOUT THE PREVIOUS EDITIONs

PUBLIC DEVELOPMENT BANKS AT A GLANCE

530+ PBDs

in 2024

$23 Trillion

in assets

10 to 12%

of annual world investment

Frequently Asked Questions

How can I register for FiCS 2025?

Registration is available on the website, click register now and fill out the registration form.

Each registration will be reviewed by the registration team, and an official invitation will be sent thereafter. You will receive an email approval of your participation in the interim and once approved you may proceed with with the visa process.

Attendees should prepare by reviewing the event agenda and any pre-event materials provided. It is also advisable to arrange travel and accommodation in advance.

We kindly remind all potential attendees traveling to South Africa to apply for their visas well in advance. Processing times can vary and early applications will help you secure your travel arrangements and fully participate in all scheduled engagements. The final approval and issuing of the visa lies with the South African Department of Home Affaires (DHA).



For more information on visa requirements and the application process, please visit the official South African government website.

For additional information or specific enquiries, you can email event organisers rsvp@financeincommonsummit2025.com