Inclusive FinTech Forum 2026 – Kigali, Rwanda
2026-03-10 - 2026-03-12 | Kigali Convention Center, Rwanda
Join Africa’s premier platform for fintech innovation, investment, and policy at IFF 2026, happening 10–12 March 2026 at the Kigali Convention Centre. Connect with 3,000+ global delegates, world-class speakers, and industry leaders to explore how fintech can drive financial inclusion and impact.
This year’s theme, “Shaping the Future of Inclusive Finance: Innovation. Impact. Connection.”, will spotlight:
1. Building Africa’s Digital Currency Corridor & cross-border commerce
2. AI-powered financial inclusion solutions
3. Open finance ecosystems linking Africa to global markets
4. Climate fintech and financing a green future
Be part of the conversation. Shape Africa’s fintech future.
Register for IFF 2026: https://www.inclusivefintechforum.com/

Break The Mold: Reshaping The Future of African Private Capital
2026-04-27 - 2026-05-01 | Radisson Blu Hotel, Nairobi Upper Hill, Kenya
Join the 22nd Annual AVCA Conference & VC Summit for a transformative experience, filled with thoughtfully curated insights, high-impact networking and opportunities to engage with the ideas shaping the continent’s investment landscape.
Under the theme Break The Mold: Reshaping the Future of African Private Capital, this year’s agenda explores the next wave of transformation shaping Africa’s investment landscape. Key focus areas include:

Innovative investment structures that unlock scalable and inclusive growth
Private credit and alternative financing solutions driving resilience across markets
Infrastructure and real-asset opportunities enabling long-term value creation and economic stability
Venture ecosystems accelerating technology advancement and digital transformation
The expanding role of local institutional allocators in shaping capital flows and drive📍Radisson Blu Hotel, Nairobi Upper Hill
🗓️ Monday, 27 April – Friday, 1 May 2026Secure your place today:

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Portfolio Construction Masterclass
2026-04-27 08:30 - 18:30 (Africa/Nairobi) | Radisson Blu Hotel, Nairobi Upper Hill, Kenya
Are You A Fund Manager Building Your Fund Portfolio?
AVCA Portfolio Construction Masterclass, In Partnership with EAVCA ️ Monday, 27 April 2026, 08:30 –18:30 (EAT)
Designed to help African PE and VC fund managers build stronger, more resilient portfolios. Learn how to translate fund strategy into portfolio parameters, apply structured scoring frameworks, allocate capital coherently, and embed exit readiness from day one.
Facilitator: Hany Assaad, Non-Executive Chairman, Avanz Capital Egypt.
Register through this link

AfricArena Nairobi Summit 2026
2026-04-29 08:00 - 2026-04-30 17:00
The AfricArena Nairobi Summit 2026 is a two-day, high-impact gathering connecting Africa’s most promising startups with investors, corporates, and ecosystem leaders in one of the continent’s most dynamic innovation hubs.
As part of the AfricArena Regional Summit Series, Nairobi plays a strategic role in building momentum toward the annual AfricArena Grand Summit. These regional moments are designed to spotlight scalable African innovation, unlock investment opportunities, and catalyse meaningful cross-border partnerships.
Nairobi represents one of East Africa’s strongest venture and tech ecosystems, making this Summit a key meeting point where innovation meets capital, and conversations turn into growth-driven collaboration.
What to Expect
🚀 Startup Pitches
High-growth startups presenting scalable solutions across fintech, climate tech, agri-tech, health, mobility, and enterprise innovation.
🎤 Keynotes & Panels
Influential investors, founder
