Urbanisation is happening faster in Africa than anywhere else in the world, and cities are driving the Continent's economic growth. In order for Africa's expanding cities to function in future, policy-makers need new approaches to urban development, infrastructure, environmental issues, transportation, social services and housing.

Future Cities in Africa, part of a global series of summits, will bring Governments and industry leaders together to discuss how enlightened policies and new technologies and strategies can combine to create successful cities.