The 11TH Annual
London Political Summit and Awards 2026
THEME:Pan-Africanism and the African Union: The People, Place, Politics, Power and Peace – Trade by Peace and the Raila Odinga Diplomacy Approach.
12–14 October 2026
ABOUT THIS EVENT
The 11th Annual London Political Summit and Awards (LPSA) 2026 convenes political leaders, diplomats, academics, policymakers, civil society actors, youth leaders, and private-sector stakeholders from Africa, the United Kingdom, and the Commonwealth to reflect, reimagine, and reposition Africa’s trajectory within a rapidly evolving global order.
Held in solemn remembrance of the one-year memorial of the Late Rt. Hon. Raila Amolo Odinga, Summit Global Grand Patron, this edition honours his lifelong commitment to democratic values, Pan-African solidarity, constitutional governance, and peace diplomacy as instruments of economic transformation—a philosophy captured in the concept of “Trade by Peace.”
The Summit will evaluate Africa’s continental integration efforts under major frameworks including the African Union Agenda 2063 and the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), while exploring opportunities to strengthen Commonwealth cooperation, UK–Africa partnerships, regional integration, investment, trade, and sustainable development.
Through high-level political and diplomatic dialogues, parliamentary engagement, business and investment sessions, memorial reflections, networking, and awards recognition, LPSA 2026 will provide a strategic platform for exchanging ideas and generating actionable recommendations aimed at advancing good governance, diplomacy, peacebuilding, democratic development, economic cooperation, and inclusive growth across Africa and beyond.
The 10Days ! COUNTDOWN TO LPSA 2026! BEGINS!!
11TH ANNUAL LONDON POLITICAL SUMMIT AND AWARDS 2026
THE CITY OF LONDON AWAITS!
As the countdown continues , we proudly prepare for the 11th Annual London Political Summit and Awards 2026 , a distinguished gathering of political leaders, parliamentarians, diplomats, business leaders, investors, academics, development partners and global African voices.
This year’s Summit carries a special tribute to our Late Global Grand Patron, the Late Rt. Hon. Raila Amolo Odinga — “Baba”, whose enduring legacy of Pan-Africanism, democracy, dialogue, reconciliation and peace diplomacy continues to inspire the LPSA journey.
THEME
“Pan-Africanism and the African Union: The People, Place, Politics, Power and Peace — Trade by Peace and the Raila Odinga Diplomacy Approach.”
DATES: 12–14 October 2026
VENUES CONFIRMED:
- Day One – Monday, 12 October 2026, Business, Trade, Investment & Policy Summit: The Waterloo Room. Institute of Directors (IoD), 116 Pall Mall, London
- Day Two – Tuesday, 13 October 2026, Political Summit & Parliamentary Dialogue The Select Committee Room, House of Commons, Westminster Parliament, London
- Day Three – Wednesday, 14 October 2026, Cambridge, United Kingdom Education, Institutional and Leadership Engagement.; LPSA International Awards Gala Dinner Reception Venue: Copthorne Tara Hotel. London Kensington.
SUMMIT LEADERSHIP
Summit Chair: Prof. Kishan Devani, BEM, FRSA
Co-Chair: Amb. Dr. Josephine Ojiambo
Parliamentary Host: Rt. Hon. Oliver Ryan MP
Business Dialogue Chair: Mr. Joel Popoola
Chair, Africa Group, Institute of Directors UK : Mr. Juan Cabrare
Co-Chair. IoD Natural Resources Group. : Mr. Brian Greenaway, FOSHA
Executive Director: Occupational Safety and Health Association UK.
Summit Moderators:
- Ms. Liz. Joseph - Aviation Expert
- Ms. Julie Ojiambo - International and Foreign Relations Expert
- Ms. Rosé Graham Media & Public Relations Expert.
Corporate Sponors: Mr. Sanjeet Manek, Founder/ CEO of Sandea Wholesales Ltd. UK.
CONFIRMED!!
Invited Guest Speakers
Keynote Speaker
Political & Diplomatic Leaders
Business & Investment Leaders
LPSA 2026 Awards Recipients
We’re delighted to announce that the following dignitaries will be attending the summit.
His. Excellency. Rev. Fa. Dr. Hyacinth Iormem Alia. The Governor of Benue State.
His. Excellency. Alh. Ahmad Aliyu Sokoto. The Governor of Sokoto State
His. Excellency. Dr. Dikko Umar Radda. PhD.
Hon. Sanjay. The Hon. Minister for Trade, Industry and Commerce. Uganda
The High Commissioners of :
Ghana, Gambia, Tanzania, Nigeria and Serria Leone
Traditional Rulers from Nigeria and Ghana
The Worshipful Mayor of the City of Cambridge
The Worshipful Mayor of London Borough of Islington
Prof. Mrs. Erinma Bell BEM. DL. Deputy Lieutenant General of Greater Manchester.
Many high level dignitaries.
The countdown has begun.
COUNTING DOWN TO LPSA 2026…
From London to Africa/Commonwealth
From Politics to Peace.
From Diplomacy to Trade.
From Dialogue to Partnership and Collaboration.
LPSA 2026
PEOPLE • PLACE • POLITICS • POWER • PEACE • PARTNERSHIP • PROSPERITY
London awaits. Africa / Commonwealth is coming. The conversation continues.
Note: The Three Days Summit Programs is strictly by Invitation Only Access.
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Key Areas of Focus
- The Summit programme centres on :
- Pan-Africanism and African integration
- Democratic governance and political leadership
- Peacebuilding and conflict resolution
- Diplomacy and international cooperation
- Trade and investment
- UK–Africa relations
- Business leadership and private-sector engagement
- Education and institutional partnerships
- Youth participation; and leadership recognition
Awards & Recognition
- The London Political Summit and Awards recognises individuals and institutions for contributions to leadership, governance, diplomacy, peace, public service, business, development and international cooperation. The awards form part of LPSA's wider objective of recognising leadership excellence while creating an international platform for dialogue and collaboration.
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COST
- Admission is free but prior registration and vetting are mandatory for the delegates in the United Kingdom.
- The summit welcomes sponsors and partnerships from corporate organisations and individuals.
VENUES
- Institute of Directors (IoD), 116 Pall Mall, London
- Westminster Parliament, London
- Westminster Parliament, London
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