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KINSHASA Summit 2026
The AfricArena Kinshasa Summit 2026, hosted by AfricArena and Silikin Village, is AfricArena’s flagship ecosystem gathering in the DRC, bringing together startup founders, investors (angels & VCs), corporates, ecosystem builders, and public-sector partners for a day of high-impact conversations and curated connections. This edition is brought to you by Silikin Village / TEXAF and the International Trade Centre (ITC) with the UK International Development.
L’AfricArena Kinshasa Summit 2026, organisé par AfricArena et Silikin Village, est l’événement phare d’AfricArena en RDC dédié à l’écosystème, réunissant des fondateurs de startups, des investisseurs (business angels & VC), des entreprises, des acteurs de l’écosystème et des partenaires du secteur public pour une journée d’échanges à fort impact et de mises en relation qualifiées. Cette édition vous est présentée par Silikin Village / TEXAF et le Centre du commerce international (ITC), avec le soutien du développement international du Royaume-Uni.
SUMMIT PROGRAM
Keynote
Pitch challenge
Panel discussion
Networking & other
09: 00
Guest arrive & Networking
09: 30
MC Warmup and Welcome
09: 40
Opening Keynote: Africarena presentation
09: 50
Sponsor spotlights
10: 05
Opening keynote: The state of tech in central Africa
10: 25
Panel: Is Kinshasa the soft landing Hub of Central Africa ?
11: 05
Pitch Challenge track 1
11: 45
Panel: From incubation to investment
12: 30
Lunch & networking
14: 00
Pitch challenge track 2
14: 40
Founders Keynote
15: 00
Pitch challenge track 3
15: 40
Panel: From policy to practice
16: 30
Award ceremony
17: 00
End
THREE DAYS.
uNLIMITED oPPORTUNITY.
Every event is designed to move the needle, whether you're fundraising, expanding, or building your next partnership in Central Africa.
Mon 2 March
FOUNDERS BOOTCAMP
Investment-readiness training to sharpen your pitch before facing investors in Kinshasa.
1:1 mentor feedback sessions
Problem/solution clarity coaching
Traction narrative refinement
Tue 3 March
LEARNING EXPEDITION
A curated ecosystem immersion for investors and leaders to understand the DRC opportunity beyond headlines.
Problem/solution clarity coaching
Meet public stakeholders
Access startup communities
Tue 3 March
WIRED CONNECT
B2B SPEED DATING
High-quality 1:1 meetings powered by AfricArena Wired matchmaking. Matched by sector, stage, and fit.
Investor & corporate meetings
AI-powered matchmaking
Ecosystem partner access
Tue 3 March
VC NIGHT
An invite-only evening for deal flow and relationship-building with VCs, angels, and corporate decision-makers.
Selected founders only
Relaxed deal flow setting
Pan-African VC access
Wed 4 March
1-DAY SUMMIT
The flagship day bringing together the best of AfricArena in Kinshasa: pitches, keynotes, and partnerships.
High-level keynotes & panels
Startup pitch competition
Partnership announcements
MEET the SPEAKERS
AfricaAfrena Summit · 4 March 2026 · From 10:00am SAST
