TUESDAY, DECEMBER 1, 2026 · NAIROBI, KENYA
A full day of conversations between founders, investors, corporate leaders, technology companies and other people building and financing businesses across East Africa.
Meeting participating startups and see their products
Opening remarks and a look at the companies building across the region
Building Companies That Can Cross Borders
What founders need to know before expanding into another East African Market
Startup Failures, Shutdown & Exits
Founders and investors discuss what happens when startups fail, restructure, get aquired or exit.
The Next Fintech Rails
The infrastructure connecting payments, identity, credit, data and commerce
Building Across Borders
What founders have learned from expanding across East Africa
Microchips, Microprocessors & Advanced Manufacturing
The skills, investment and infrastructure needed to build deeper technology and manufacturing capabilities
Data Centers, Cloud & Digital Skills
The infrastructure and technical talent needed for East Africa's digital economy
Selected Founders Pitch their Companies
To investors, corporate leaders and potential partners
Awards & Startup Support
Winners announced, with potential financial, technology and in-kind support
Closing & Networking
Continue conversations with founders, investors, partners and business leaders
Burundi · DRC · Ethiopia · Kenya · Rwanda · Somalia · Somaliland · South Sudan · Tanzania · Uganda