Annual PE Professional Development Programme (PDP)
2025-10-13 - 2025-10-15 | MAT Abacus Business School, Kampala, Uganda
Date: 13 – 15 October 2025
Venue: MAR Abacus Business School Kampala, Kenya
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AFSIC – Investing in Africa 2025
2025-10-14 - 2025-10-15 | Park Plaza Westminster Bridge Hotel, London
The East Africa Venture Capital Association (EAVCA) is proud to announce its partnership with AFSIC – Investing in Africa 2025, scheduled for October 14–15, 2025, at the Park Plaza Westminster Bridge Hotel, London.AFSIC is recognized as one of Africa’s premier investment events, bringing together over 1,500 senior leaders and 350+ investors to explore investment strategies, pitch opportunities, and gain insights across the continent’s key sectors—including fintech, infrastructure, sustainable development, and agriculture.
Attendees can look forward to dynamic panels, interactive networking sessions, and curated deal rooms, offering a platform to unpack economic trends and the fundraising outlook shaping Africa’s private capital landscape. Take advantage of early registration rates before May 31, 2025, and enjoy an exclusive 20% discount with our EAVCA code: AF25P20. For more information and to register, visit the AFSIC 2025 website.

EAVCA Country Conference, Uganda
2025-11-05 - 2025-11-07 | Speke Resort Munyonyo, Kampala, Uganda
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SuperReturn Africa
2025-12-02 - 2025-12-04 | The Westin Cape Town, South Africa
SuperReturn Africa returns on 2–4 December 2025 at The Westin, Cape Town, bringing together 700+ senior private capital professionals, including 350+ GPs and 200+ LPs, to shape the future of Africa’s private markets. Expect world-class networking, fresh insights on fundraising, exits, private credit, infrastructure, and frontier sectors like music, gaming, and IP, plus visionary speakers from institutions including the Public Investment Corporation, Government Institutions Pension Fund (GIPF), U.S. International Development Finance Corporation (DFC), EBRD, and many more.
New features this year include the Private Credit Summit, Alternative fund structures, and “For Africa’s Future: Intent to Impact.”
Use the exclusive EAVCA discount code FKR3548EAVCA for 10% off.
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Africa Impact Investment Awards 2026
2026-02-16
The Africa Impact Investment Awards celebrate excellence in investments that drive meaningful change across the continent. These awards recognise organisations and individuals delivering measurable social and environmental impact while creating value for investors, shining a spotlight on achievements that truly make a difference.
Eligibility: Organisations or individuals demonstrating intentional, accountable impact through their investments.
Nominations close: 16 February 2026
Apply or nominate here: https://kaiia.krutham.com/

ESG Training
2026-02-23 08:00 - 2026-02-24 17:30 (Africa/Nairobi) | Private: Aspire Centre, Westlands, Nairobi, Kenya
The East Africa Private Equity & Venture Capital Association ESG Training returns on March 23–24, 2026, bringing together fund managers, investment professionals, and corporates committed to strengthening ESG as a practical driver of strategy and operations. This two-day training is designed to create a collaborative learning space where participants gain actionable insights, exchange real-world experiences, and build the capabilities needed to embed ESG into everyday decision-making. Whether you are looking to deepen your organization’s ESG approach or stay ahead of evolving industry expectations, this training offers a focused, hands-on experience tailored to today’s investment and business landscape.
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Sankalp Africa Summit 2026 – Nairobi, Kenya
2026-02-25 08:00 - 2026-02-26 17:00
Join 1,200+ founders, investors, and ecosystem leaders from Africa, Asia, Latin America, and the Middle East at the 13th edition of the Sankalp Africa Summit. This year’s theme, South–South Rising, brings together capital allocators, enterprises, and ecosystem builders shaping the next phase of growth across the Global South.
Over two days, experience curated investor showcases, live pitching, deal rooms, and closed-door roundtables focused on climate, agriculture and food systems, healthcare, circular economy, sustainable manufacturing, and the creative economy.
📍 Nairobi, Kenya | 25–26 February 2026
EAVCA members enjoy 15% off individual tickets and Groups of 5 or more participants, including portfolio founders or team members, qualify for a 20% delegation discount.
Get a copy of the Event’s Agenda
Register now: www.sankalpforum.com

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/

EAVCA Annual Awards and Gala Dinner
2026-03-26
The EAVCA Annual Gala Dinner proudly returns for the 7th consecutive year and will bring together the Private Equity and Venture Capital community for an evening of networking and musical entertainment wrapped in a spirit of festivity.

The event will also host the EAVCA Industry Awards to recognize and celebrate the best-in-class individuals and transactions that have shaped the region’s private capital deployment.Don’t miss this opportunity to connect, celebrate, and inspire.
Nominations are open, Click here to nominate your winner
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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 | 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

2026 KPMG Private Enterprise Africa Venture Summit
2026-05-18 - 2026-05-22
We are pleased to invite you to the inaugural KPMG Private Enterprise Africa Venture Summit 2026, under the theme “Africa Accelerated: Powering Africa’s Engines of Growth,” taking place from 18-22 May 2026.
This week-long gathering will bring together entrepreneurs, investors, family offices, and strategic partners from across the continent to exchange ideas, unlock opportunities, and shape the future of Africa’s growth and innovation landscape.
The summit will feature a series of curated side events, allowing participants to attend the sessions most relevant to their interests. These include:
* Venture Cafe
* Future of Functions
* Family Office Baraza
* Future of Trade & Investments
* Summit Day under the theme: Future-Proofing Value
Your ticket provides access to selected side events, offering a tailored experience to discover investment opportunities, forge strategic partnerships, and engage with leading voices in private capital, technology, and enterprise.
Spaces are limited and interest continues to grow, so we encourage you to confirm your participation here: Registration link
We look forward to welcoming you to the KPMG Private Enterprise Africa Venture Summit 2026.

AI Everything Kenya x GITEX Kenya
2026-05-19 - 2026-05-21
Join AI Everything Kenya x GITEX Kenya, taking place 19–21 May 2026 for its inaugural edition, Africa’s fastest‑growing AI and technology ecosystem event. Inspired by GITEX GLOBAL, the event brings together public and private sector leaders to accelerate AI adoption, advance digital policy, and drive cross‑border collaboration across the continent.
The event will host 20,000+ tech leaders, 300+ startups, 200+ AI and tech companies, 100+ global investors, and 150+ speakers from 75+ countries, featuring curated startup showcases, pre‑scheduled 1:1 meetings and high‑impact networking for LPs, VCs, family offices and corporates shaping Africa’s digital future.
RSVP now to secure access to the invite‑only Investor Pass.
Here’s the RSVP link: Click here

Finance Bill 2026 – Implications for the Private Capital Industry
2026-05-22 10:00 - 23:30
The proposed Finance Bill 2026 is expected to introduce changes with important implications for investors, fund managers, and the broader private capital ecosystem.
Join East Africa Private Equity & Venture Capital Association and industry experts for a timely virtual discussion unpacking the potential impact of the proposed amendments on private capital activity in Kenya.
The session will explore:

Proposed changes to Capital Gains Tax (CGT) on indirect transfers
Implications for fund structuring, transactions, and exits
Kenya’s competitiveness as a regional investment destination
Emerging industry recommendations and advocacy priorities

The webinar will convene fund managers, institutional investors, legal and tax experts, regulators, and policymakers for a practical discussion on the evolving regulatory landscape.
Friday, 22 May 2026 | Format: Virtual | 10AM – 11:30AM (EAT)
Register here: https://forms.gle/sNFgEfUzZL9iKRab7

Annual PE Professional Development Program (PDP)
2026-06-02 08:00 - 2026-06-04 17:30 | Private: Aspire Centre, Westlands, Nairobi, Kenya
Join industry leaders and professionals at the Annual PE Professional Development Program (PDP) for an immersive learning experience designed to elevate your expertise in private equity and venture capital. Over three dynamic days, gain practical insights, network with key players, and stay ahead of emerging trends shaping the investment landscape. Whether you’re a seasoned professional or growing in the field, this program equips you with the knowledge and connections to drive impactful results.
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