The inaugural African CGMA Leadership Academy 2026 is a premium four-day leadership development experience designed for Associate CGMAs, particularly ambitious early- to mid-career finance professionals who are ready to strengthen their personal leadership, sharpen their strategic thinking, and grow their influence in today’s fast-evolving business environment.

For the first time, this globally recognised CGMA Leadership Academy has been regionalised for Africa, bringing world-class leadership development into a format that speaks directly to the realities, opportunities, and leadership challenges of the African business landscape.

This is not just another training programme. It is a highly curated Academy that combines global perspectives, African relevance, practical leadership development, and powerful peer learning to help you step forward with greater confidence, clarity and impact.

Hosted in Johannesburg, South Africa, from 27–30 July 2026, the Academy will take delegates on a structured journey through four powerful leadership dimensions:

Through keynote sessions, facilitated learning, reflection, peer engagement, African case studies, panel discussions, and the final CGMA Africa Strategy Challenge, participants will leave with more than inspiration. They will leave with practical tools, sharper leadership capability, broader strategic perspective, and a stronger network of like-minded peers from across the region. 

Why this Academy matters

If you are a younger CGMA member investing significantly in your own growth, this Academy has been designed to give you real value in return.