The 10th edition of the AfriLabs Annual Gathering, with the theme “Africa’s Innovation Future: Policy, Partnerships, and Progress,” will take place in Nairobi, Kenya, in October.
By connecting technology hubs, startups, investors, and other important ecosystem players, AfriLabs is a network organization dedicated to promoting innovation and entrepreneurship on the continent. It has 514 hubs in 54 different countries.
Over the past nine years, it has hosted its main event, the Annual Gathering, in several African cities; the most recent one was held in Cape Town. It provides a forum for networking, idea sharing, and the creation of enduring partnerships by bringing together important players from Africa’s technology and innovation landscape, including hub leaders, founders, investors, corporations, policymakers, development agencies, academia, and the media.
This year, from October 7–9, the 10th Annual Gathering will be held in Nairobi, Kenya, and will include a range of discussion tracks, showcases, and exhibitions.
“This milestone edition of the AfriLabs Annual Gathering is a testament to the incredible growth and impact of the African innovation ecosystem over the last decade,” said Anna Ekeledo, executive director at AfriLabs. “As we look to the future, the Gathering will be a critical platform for driving the policies, partnerships, and progress necessary to position Africa at the forefront of global innovation. Together, we will cultivate the collaborations and solutions needed to address Africa’s challenges and seize its opportunities on a global scale.”
