Nairobi, Kenya – October 7–9, 2025
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
About AfriLabs
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.
