Join 1,000+ founders, policymakers, creatives, and changemakers this October in Nairobi for the continent’s biggest innovation gathering yet.

Theme:

Africa’s Innovation Future: Policy, Partnerships, Progress

13th - 15th October, 2025

United Nations Office at Nairobi (UNON), Gigiri, United Nations Avenue, Nairobi, Kenya

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AfriLabs Annual Gathering: Shaping Africa’s Innovation Future

The AfriLabs Annual Gathering remains Africa’s premier platform for innovation, collaboration, and digital transformation. In 2024, Cape Town hosted the 9th edition under the theme “Uniting Innovation,” convening over 2,000 participants from 50+ countries. Reflecting on the event, Hon. Jane Sithole, Deputy Minister of Small Business Development, South Africa, remarked:
 
“Collaboration across borders is the key to unlocking Africa’s shared prosperity and innovation-driven future.”
 
Looking ahead, the 10th AfriLabs Annual Gathering (AAG 2025) will take place from October 13–15, 2025 at the prestigious United Nations Office at Nairobi (UNON), under the theme “Africa’s Innovation Future: Policy, Partnerships & Progress.”
 
This landmark edition is being co-hosted in partnership with timbuktoo, the pan-African innovation initiative of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP). This strategic collaboration reflects a shared commitment to unlocking Africa’s innovation potential through inclusive policy dialogue and transformative partnerships.
 
Nairobi, often referred to as Africa’s “Silicon Savannah,” offers the perfect stage for this milestone gathering. Over the course of three days, AAG 2025 will convene Ministers, Heads of Innovation and Investment Agencies, Private Sector Executives, Development Partners, and Innovation Ecosystem Leaders for high-level discussions and impactful engagements on the continent’s innovation agenda.
 
Join us as we shape Africa’s innovation future.

Event Tracks

Policy, Data and AI in Africa

Enabling adaptive regulatory
frameworks and policy innovation in data and AI to spur
Africa’s socio-economic growth.

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Investor/Investment

Catalyzing capital for Africa’s
innovation -driven growth with an emphasis on local impact.

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Gender and Inclusion

Inclusive innovation designed for
equity, access, and representation for all irrespective ofsocial group.

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Hub Solutions

Future -proofing innovation hubs
for scale, sustainability, and systems change.

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Green and Blue Economy

Innovating for a climate -resilient and regenerative Africa through Climate Tech and Eco-Innovation.

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Creative Digital Economy

Monetizing Africa’s culture and
creativity in the digital age and ethical questions regarding the use of AI in creativity.

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Makerspaces

Africa’s local manufacturing
movement’s evolution from prototypes to globally embraced products.

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Health Track - Catalyzing Investment in Health

Explore innovative financing mechanisms that can catalyze sustainable growth in health ventures.

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Event Highlights

Recap of AfriLabs Annual Gatherings

Explore the key moments and highlights from our previous gatherings.

Event Tickets

(All hubs are entitled to one free Zambezi ticket as well as discounts on extra tickets)

Kagera

$ 100
  • Attend Days 1 and 2 of the Gathering
  • General Lunch and Tea Break Area
  • General registration block
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Nile

$ 300
  • Everything in Zambezi
  • Dedicated Shuttle Services
  • Designated seating during main stage sessions
  • Designated Nile Lounge (Networking area)
  • Designated seating in the AfriLabs Gala
  • Dedicated Registration block
  • Dedicated lunch and tea break area
  • V.I.P invitation to attend one or more side events.
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Zambezi

$ 200
  • Everything in Kagera
  • Attend days 1, 2, and 3 of the AfriLabs Annual Gathering
  • Access to the AfriLabs soiree
  • Access to AfriLabs Gala.
  • General lunch and tea break area.
  • General Block for registration.
  • Access to Ecosystem Tour.
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Discounted Tickets for Delegations

Kagera

7.5%

Nile

15%

Zambezi

10%

Discounts are for group purchase above 10 tickets.

Discounts will end on September 30, 2024

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What to Expect at AfriLabs Annual Gathering 2025

Get ready for an exhilarating celebration of innovation! Learn about the exciting lineup of speakers, sessions, and networking opportunities at our upcoming event in Nairobi, Kenya.

Diverse Tracks and Sessions

From funding gaps to gender inclusion, delve into the critical topics addressed through our high-level panel discussions, masterclasses, and networking events

Key Announcements and Partnerships

Stay updated on the latest initiatives and partnerships announced at our gathering, aimed at empowering African startups and fostering innovation across the continent.

Past AAG

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2024

South Africa

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2023

Rwanda

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2022

Zambia

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2021

Nigeria

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2020

Virtual

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2019

Hosted by

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2018

Tanzania

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2017

Egypt

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2016

Ghana

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