Creative economy
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2026 Innovate Event
Innovate Africa Conference 2026
Kigali, Rwanda Driving the Next Trillion-Dollar Economies: Africa's Creative, Agricultural, Technology and Energy Sector
Kigali, Rwanda | October 12-13, 2026
Conference overview
Scaling the industries that can define Africa's next growth cycle.
The Innovate Africa 2026 Conference, themed "Driving the Next Trillion-Dollar Economies: Africa's Creative, Agricultural, Technology and Energy Sectors," will explore how Africa can unlock large-scale economic growth by scaling innovation, investment, and collaboration across key industries.
The conference will bring together leaders, investors, and innovators to strengthen ecosystems, attract capital, and accelerate Africa's transformation into a globally competitive, multi-sector economy.
Focus sectors
Four engines for resilient, investment-ready economies.
Agricultural growth
Modern food systems, agribusiness finance and value-chain innovation for continental resilience.
Technology scale
Digital infrastructure, startup ecosystems and applied innovation that move from pilots to markets.
Energy transition
Bankable energy models that power industrialization, cities, enterprise and inclusive development.
Sponsorship packages
Position your organization with Africa's public, private and investment leaders.
$100,000
Title Recognition | Logo Display | Press Release | Advertisements | Speaking Opportunity | Exhibit Space | Tickets | Promotional Materials | VIP Access | Social Media | First Right of Refusal | Exclusive Dinner | Business Contacts | Concierge services
$75,000
Recognition | Logo Display | Advertisements | Speaking Opportunity | Exhibit Space | Tickets | Promotional Materials | VIP Access | Social Media | Exclusive Dinner | Concierge services
$50,000
Recognition | Logo Display | Advertisements | Exhibit Space | Tickets | Promotional Materials | Social Media | Exclusive Dinner | Concierge services
$25,000
Recognition | Logo Display | Advertisements | Exhibit Space | Tickets | Promotional Materials | Exclusive Dinner
Exhibition booth
$2,000
Showcase your brand at the Innovate Africa Conference and position your brand to be visible to world leaders from across the globe.
30+ Industry leaders
2500 Attendees
15+ Partners / sponsors
Speakers
Confirmed voices across policy, finance, culture, enterprise and innovation.
Mazi Sam Ohuabunwa, OFR, MON, NPOM
Founding Chairman/CEO, Neimeth International Pharmaceuticals Plc.
H.E. Dr. Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah
President of the Republic of Namibia
H.E. Ezenwo Nyesom Wike CON
Honourable Minister of the FCT, Nigeria
Kanayo Awani
Executive Vice President, Intra-African Trade & Export Development, Afrexim Bank
Michael V Roberts JD
Roberts Innovation & Investment Group (RIIG)
H.E. Dr. Dauda Lawal
Executive Governor of Zamfara State, Nigeria
H.E. Amb. Prof. Mrs. Olufolake Abdulrazaq
First Lady, Kwara State, Chairperson, Nigeria's Governors Spouses Forum
Dr. Uchechukwu Ogah
President & Founder, Master Energy Oil / Former Minister of State Power & Steel, Federal Republic of Nigeria
Dr. Benaisha Poole-Watson
Owner/President MFS Corporation
Chioma Ude
Founder, African International Film Festival (AFRIFF)
Valentine Ozigbo
Immediate Past President & Group CEO, Transcorp Plc. Founder, Valiant Movement
Ahmed Farah
Executive Director East Africa Business Council Arusha-Tanzania.
Dr. Mark Igiehon
President & Chief Strategist, Dr Mark Igiehon Aberdeen Consulting Group
Jennifer Pessima
Creator, Television & Film Executive
Teslim Bello-Osagie
Co-Founder & Group CEO, Sunclave Investment Limited
Nana Klay
Founder, The Klay's
Dr. Williams Nganje
Professor & Chair of Agribusiness & Applied Economics, North Dakota State University
Kevin A. Ngala
Founder & CEO, Med Tech Resonance Banks
Bolanle Austin Peters
Founder & Artistic Director, BAP Productions and Terra Culture, Lagos, Nigeria
Dr. Gillian Richards-Greaves
Associate Professor of Anthropology, Coastal Carolina University
Aba Arthur
Actress, Writer & Producer, Atlanta Georgia
Susan Peters
Actor, Producer, Director
John Burns
Managing Partner at The Burns Brothers, Attorney, Host, Legal Analyst & Community Activist
Dr. Nadia Marie Sasso
Co-Founder/CEO, LEGA C Capital, Lagos, Nigeria
Mohamed Williams
Actor, Writer & Producer, Washington DC. Managing Partner at SierraNova Productions
Nanna Yakubu Dashe
CEO/MD, Caskada Integrated Ltd
Ms. Abimbola Akintola
Actor, Producer & Director
Dr. Yakama Manty Jones
Senior Adviser on Executive Priorities and Delivery, Sierra Leone
Paul Izzeoma Chinda
Head of Microsoft Practice CDW Corp
Ahmed Tunde Kalokah
CIO, Business & Cyber Security Executive
October 12-13, 2026