This evening will officially open the 14th Pan-African Conference on Illicit Financial Flows and Taxation (PAC 2026), welcoming policymakers, parliamentarians, researchers, civil society leaders, development partners, and private sector representatives from across Africa and beyond.
Held at a moment of profound shifts in the global political and economic landscape, the opening ceremony will set the tone for three days of dialogue by inviting participants to reflect not only on the challenges confronting the continent but also on the unprecedented opportunities emerging for Africa to shape a more equitable and inclusive global economic order.
Interwoven with cultural performances celebrating Africa’s diversity, creativity and resilience, the evening will create an atmosphere of shared purpose and Pan-African solidarity. The evening will then conclude with a networking reception.