Africa’s premier innovation conference is back—and bigger than ever. The 10th edition of the AfriLabs Annual Gathering (AAG) heads to Nairobi,Kenya,from 7th to 9th October 2025,marking a decade of championing innovation and ecosystem growth across the continent. This year’s milestone event embraces the theme: “Africa’s Innovation Future: Policy,Partnerships,and Progress.”
More than just a conference,AAG 2025 promises a dynamic,curated experience designed to spark bold ideas,build bridges,and catalyze actionable change through seven transformative tracks tackling Africa’s most pressing innovation needs:
🔹 Policy,Data & AI in Africa – How adaptive regulatory frameworks and forward-looking policy can unlock the socio-economic potential of data and AI.
🔹 Investor & Investment Track – Enabling deeper engagement between African innovators and capital providers to catalyze high-impact,localized growth.
🔹 Gender and Inclusion – Elevating inclusive innovation that champions equity,access,and representation for all.
🔹 Hub Solutions – Future-proofing innovation hubs through strategies for sustainability,scale,and systems change.
🔹 Green and Blue Economy – Driving climate resilience and regenerative economies through ClimateTech and eco-innovation.
🔹 Creative Digital Economy – Tapping into Africa’s cultural wealth to explore monetization,ethics,and the creative power of AI.
🔹 Makerspaces Track – Showcasing local ingenuity and how Africa’s makers can transition from prototypes to globally relevant products.
Participants can expect high-level panels,immersive masterclasses,vibrant networking,and interactive exhibitions,along with key announcements and strategic partnerships poised to elevate African innovation onto the global stage.
“This year’s Gathering is not just a celebration—it’s a recommitment to shaping Africa’s innovation future through collaboration and action,” said Anna Ekeledo,Executive Director at AfriLabs.
Whether you’re a startup founder,policymaker,development partner,investor,corporate innovator,academic or ecosystem builder,AAG 2025 is the place to connect,learn,co-create and lead. Be part of the next chapter in Africa’s innovation story. Register now
AfriLabs is the largest pan-African network of technology and innovation hubs,dedicated to inclusive innovation,entrepreneurship,and sustainable development. Through a growing community and focus on capacity-building and collaboration,AfriLabs empowers hubs and changemakers to scale their impact and shape the continent’s future.
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