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nairobi Summit 2024
This year, AfricArena will organise 6 hybrid events across 4 regions in Africa, building up to the annual AfricArena Summit in Cape Town. The Regional Events will bring together startups, investors and corporations operating in the Region and across Africa. 20+ startups from Africa will be selected to pitch at the Johannesburg Event. Those events will act as a semi-final pitch sessions before our Grand Summit in Cape Town in December 2024.
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We continue our Summit Tour with the two-day AfricArena Nairobi Summit 2024.
​Join us in the heart of Nairobi’s economic capital and watch over +20 startups pitch their tech ventures to local and international investors and be a part of powerful, engaging conversations about Africa’s booming tech ecosystem, and network with investors, venture capitalists, limited partners, general partners, ecosystem builders, government and policy makers.
In a Nutshell
Attendees
200+
Investors
100+
Startups
20+
Speakers
40+
Countries
7+
summit program - Day 1
Day 1 - September 3
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Registration: 9 AM - 4 PM​
9:00 am - 9:30 am
Guests Arrive and Mingle
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9:30 am - 9:40 am
MC Welcome and Wake Up
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9:40 am - 9:45 am
Official Welcome - Christophe Viarnaud, AfricArena CEO & Founder
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9:45 am - 10:00 am
Word from the Sponsors - Enza Capital, GIZ
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10:00 am - 10:15 am
Keynote: Why Africa Matters in the Global Climate Conversation
Josh Holocene
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10:15 am - 10:55 am
Panel Discussion: Next-Gen Renewable Energy: The Impact of AI and Carbon Credits on Sustainability
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10:55 am - 11:05 am
Q&A Session
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11:05 am - 11:55 am
Pitch Challenge: Clean Tech - Clean Energy, E-Mobility and Logistics startups
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11:55 am - 12:05 pm
Jury
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12:10 pm - 12:50 pm
Panel Discussion: Fintech Sparks Green Finance: Bridging Policy and Investment
​12:50 pm - 1:00 pm
Q&A Session
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1:00 pm - 1:50 pm
Pitch Challenge: ClimaTech Startups
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1:50 pm - 2:00 pm
Jury
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2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Lunch and Networking
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3:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Panel Discussion: Future Farming: Integrating Climate-Resilient Crops with Smart Technology
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3:30 pm - 3:40 pm
Q&A Session
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3:40 pm - 4:30 pm
Pitch Challenge: AgriTech Startups
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4:30 pm - 4:40 pm
Jury
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4:40 pm - 5:25 pm
Panel Discussion: Green Tech Funding: Bridging Innovation and Impact
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5:25pm - 5:30 pm
Q&A Session
6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Innovation Night
summit program - DAY 2
Day 2 - September 4
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Registration: 9 AM - 4 PM​
9:00 am - 9:30 am
Guests Arrive and Mingle
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9:30 am - 9:40 am
MC Welcome and Wake Up
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9:40 am - 10:20 am
Panel Discussion: The Circular Economy Revolution: Scaling Sustainable Solutions
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10:20 am - 10:30 am
Q&A Session
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10:30 am - 11:20 am
Pitch Challenge: Circular Economy Startups
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11:20 am - 11:35 am
Q&A Session
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11:35 am - 11:45 am
Keynote: Ecosystem Evolution: Building a Resilient Climate Tech Investment Network- Briterbridges
Josh Briterbridges
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11:45 am - 1:45 pm
Speed Connect
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1:45 pm - 2:05 pm
Investor Pitch
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2:05 pm - 2:20 pm
Judges: Startups
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2:20 pm - 2:50 pm
Award Ceremony
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2:50 pm - 4:50 pm
Lunch and Networking
SUMMIT STARTUPS
In partnership with incubators, accelerators, investors and our alumni community, we are able to spot promising companies tacking some of the biggest challenges of the continent.
Taking part in AfricArena is a huge opportunity for the few selected startups as most of them manage to secure new partnerships, funding or business contracts through the meetings and exposure they receive during the Summit.
nairobi vc night
Join the AfricArena Team, Enza Capital, and Knife Capital at the Nairobi VC Night Party!
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WE'RE THRILLED ABOUT THE FUTURE OF AFRICA'S TECH ECOSYSTEM AND CLIMATE TECH INNOVATION!
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We are delighted to invite you to our much-anticipated VC Night, where startups, investors, and exciting tech startups will come together to connect, celebrate, and network. This is your chance to mingle with innovative African startups, dynamic corporates from around the globe, and groundbreaking Korean tech talent, all while enjoying a selection of drinks and canapés.
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Celebrate with us and dive into the future of tech, investment, and climate tech in Africa! Don’t miss out on this exciting opportunity to be at the forefront of growth and innovation.
RSVP now to secure your place at the epicenter of Africa's tech revolution! If your request is approved, the venue details will be disclosed as this is a strictly guest-list-only event.
Looking forward to seeing you there!
Date: Monday, September 2
Time: 18h00 - 21h00
Venue: TBA
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We offer a few booths and exhibitions opportunities to enable high-quality products and services to get visibility. Please apply if you would like to learn more about the available packages.
