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NAIROBI SUMMIT 2026
The AfricArena Nairobi Summit 2026 is a two-day, high-impact conference bringing together Africa’s most promising startups, investors, and ecosystem leaders in one of the continent’s most vibrant innovation hubs.
As part of AfricArena’s Regional Summit series, the Nairobi Summit plays a key role in building momentum toward the annual AfricArena Grand Summit in Cape Town. These Regional Summits are designed to spotlight scalable African innovation, unlock investment opportunities, and foster meaningful cross-border partnerships.
Summit program
AfricArena Nairobi Summit
Day 1: Fintech
All times are in Eastern Africa Time (EAT, GMT+3)
What to expect
Your guide to the events leading up to and during the Nairobi Summit:
26-28 April
Founders Bootcamp
The Founders' Bootcamp is a 2-day program that accelerates founders' knowledge in key areas often overlooked by other incubation programs. This program is used to prepare startups ahead of the summit.
28 April
Wired Connect
A structured day of high-quality 1:1 meetings powered by AfricArena Wired matchmaking. Startups are matched with investors, corporates, mentors, and ecosystem partners based on sector fit, stage, priorities, and collaboration needs.
29 April
VC Night
VC Night is an exclusive networking event connecting top African startups with venture capitalists, angel investors, and key ecosystem players—creating opportunities for funding, mentorship, and collaboration.
29-30 April
2-Day Summit
The AfricArena Summit, lasting 2 days, will see the participation of more than 30 startups operating all over Africa between the Seed phase and Series B, showcasing cutting‑edge solutions and competing for investment, partnerships, and market exposure.
Meet the speakers
Day 1: FINTECH
View the full speaker lineup for Nairobi Summit Day 1:
Day 2: CLIMATE TECH
View the full speaker lineup for Nairobi Summit Day 2:
Showcase your idea
Got an Innovative Idea?
Seize the opportunity to showcase your startup on a global stage
Pitch at Nairobi Summit
Apply to pitch at the Nairobi Summit and put your startup in front of leading investors, corporates, and ecosystem leaders.
This is your opportunity to showcase your solution,
gain visibility, and unlock funding, partnerships, and growth opportunities across Africa’s innovation ecosystem.
Exhibit at Nairobi Summit
Amplify your startup’s visibility with a dedicated presence at the Nairobi Summit designed to help you generate leads, connect with industry leaders and investors, and unlock opportunities that move your business forward.