ACOA Event Program

Monday, 5 May 2025

09:00 - 17:00 CAT +2

ACOA 2025 Registration

Delegates who have completed payment will receive their badges and congress kits upon registration. Those with outstanding payments are highly encouraged to settle them in advance to ensure a smooth and efficient check-in process. On-site payment facilities will be available at the venue for those unable to pay beforehand. Once registered, delegates are welcome to visit the Exhibition Centre, which will be open throughout the day, showcasing a range of innovative products, services, and solutions from our partners and sponsors.

Location: Foyer 1A

09:00 - 12:30 CAT +2

PAFA Board Meeting (By Invitation Only)

A strategic meeting of the PAFA Board to review progress, discuss key initiatives, and make decisions guiding the growth and impact of the accountancy profession across Africa.

Meeting Room TBC

09:00 - 13:00 CAT +2

PAFA Technical Advisory Group Meetings (By Invitation Only)

These meetings bring together selected experts to provide technical insights and guidance on key policy and professional matters affecting the accountancy profession across Africa. Attendance is limited to invited participants.

Meeting Room TBC

12:00 - 13:00 CAT +2

African Professionalisation Initiative (API) Governing Council Meeting (By Invitation Only)

API is a collaborative effort aimed at strengthening the professional capacity of public sector accountants and auditors across Africa. Its main goal is to support governments in building more transparent, accountable, and efficient public financial management (PFM) systems by developing a strong cadre of qualified public finance professionals.

Meeting Room TBC

14:00 - 16:30 CAT +2

PAFA Forum to Advance Women in Accountancy in Africa - Seminar (Limited to 50 Seats)

This first in-person seminar of the Forum for Advancing Women in Accountancy in Africa takes place as a pre-conference event ahead of ACOA 2025. It provides an opportunity to bring together leading women in the profession, emerging leaders, and key stakeholders to discuss challenges and strategies for advancing gender diversity in accountancy across Africa.

Meeting Room TBC

17:00 - 19:00 CAT +2

PAFA Forum to Advance Women in Accountancy in Africa - Meeting (By Invitation Only)

This meeting convenes invited members of the PAFA Forum to discuss strategies and initiatives that promote gender equity and support the advancement of women in the accountancy profession across Africa.

Meeting Room TBC

09:00 - 17:00 CAT +2

PAFA – IFRS Foundation Workshop: Jurisdictional Roadmap Development Tool (Roadmap Tool) 

This workshop introduces participants to the IFRS Foundation’s Roadmap Tool, designed to support jurisdictions in planning and implementing the adoption of IFRS Sustainability Disclosure Standards through a structured, step-by-step approach.

Meeting Room TBC