Are you ready to build your future through entrepreneurship, leadership, Climate Change action, and practical skills?

Join Aim-Higher Youth Cooperative – Zambia (AHYC) for our Orientation Information Session 3.0 and discover how you can become part of a growing network of young people creating opportunities and driving positive change.

📅 Date: Saturday, 18th July 2026

🕗 Time: 20:00 – 21:00 HRS

💻 Platform: Google Meet

🔗 Join here: https://meet.google.com/ate-exxr-oaq⁠�

Meet the Facilitators:

👤 Friday Wisdom Chamfya – Founder & Executive President

👤 Peanos Luzendi – Secretary General

👤 Njavwa Nakawala – Projects Manager

What you'll learn: ✅ About Aim-Higher Youth Cooperative

✅ Membership benefits and opportunities

✅ Skills training programmes and enrollment

✅ Entrepreneurship, leadership, Skills Training, and climate action initiatives

✅ Live Q&A session

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Jointly organised by the African Union (AU), the European Commission (EC) and the Africa-Europe Innovation Platform, this sixth Workshop will explore how young innovators, entrepreneurs and youth-led organisations are shaping the future of research, innovation and entrepreneurship cooperation between Africa and Europe.

The detailed programme is available here.

Register for the Workshop to:

• Hear the latest updates on the implementation of the AU–EU Innovation Agenda and AU–EU Research and Innovation cooperation.
• Learn directly from young African and European innovators, entrepreneurs and startup founders who will share their experiences, success stories and lessons learned in developing innovative solutions and building cross-continental collaborations through the AU-EU Innovation Agenda and beyond.
• Participate in the « Training & Capacity Enhancement Transformation Scheme », where experts from leading AU–EU initiatives will present funding opportunities, mobility programmes, entrepreneurship support, incubation initiatives, skills development opportunities and practical guidance for young innovators seeking to expand their impact.
• Join the Networking Café, an interactive session designed to connect young innovators, youth organisations, researchers, startups, innovation hubs, policymakers and ecosystem actors to exchange ideas, identify collaboration opportunities and strengthen Africa–Europe youth innovation networks.

AOW: Energy Ghana 2026 is one of Africa’s leading oil and gas industry events, organised in partnership with the Government of Ghana. Building on more than three decades of industry engagement, the event serves as a high-level platform bringing together governments, national oil companies, independent operators, investors, financiers, and service providers to advance business opportunities across Africa’s energy sector.

Positioned as a premier upstream oil and gas event, AOW:Energy focuses on fostering strategic dialogue, facilitating investment, and accelerating commercial partnerships that contribute to the development of Africa’s energy industry.

Objectives

The event aims to:

• Promote investment and growth in Africa’s upstream oil and gas sector.
• Facilitate strategic partnerships between public and private sector stakeholders.
• Support project development, mergers and acquisitions, and financing opportunities.
• Provide market intelligence and insights into emerging opportunities across the African energy landscape.
• Strengthen collaboration among governments, operators, investors, and service providers.
• Contribute to sustainable and inclusive development through responsible resource utilisation.

Key Themes

The programme is expected to focus on:

• Upstream oil and gas exploration and production.
• Energy investment and project financing.
• Mergers and acquisitions (M&A).
• National energy strategies and policy developments.
• Market entry opportunities across African energy markets.
• Public-private partnerships.
• Energy security and economic development.
• Local content and capacity building.
• Regional cooperation in the energy sector.

Strategic Positioning

AOW:Energy presents itself as:

• A specialised platform dedicated exclusively to oil and gas.
• A business-focused event centred on deal-making and investment generation.
• A forum connecting high-level decision-makers from across Africa and international markets.
• A venue for discussing major projects, investment opportunities, and policy developments affecting the continent’s energy future.

The event highlights its track record in facilitating commercial agreements and investment partnerships, including major energy-sector transactions announced during previous editions.

Target Participants

The event is designed for:

• Government representatives and policymakers.
• National oil companies (NOCs).
• International oil companies (IOCs).
• Independent energy producers.
• Investors and financial institutions.
• Energy service providers and contractors.
• Legal and advisory firms.
• Development finance institutions.
• Energy consultants and technical experts.
• Industry associations and regulators.

Networking and Business Development

A central component of the event is business matchmaking and relationship-building. Participants are provided opportunities to:

• Meet senior decision-makers from the public and private sectors.
• Explore investment and financing opportunities.
• Develop commercial partnerships.
• Identify new market opportunities.
• Engage in high-level discussions on sector priorities and challenges.
• Initiate project collaborations and strategic alliances.

Venue

The event is hosted at the Kempinski Hotel Gold Coast City Accra in Accra, providing an exclusive environment for executive-level engagement and networking.

Expected Outcomes

AOW:Energy Ghana 2026 seeks to generate:

• New investment opportunities across Africa’s oil and gas sector.
• Strategic partnerships and joint ventures.
• Project development agreements.
• Financing arrangements.
• Knowledge exchange and market intelligence.
• Enhanced collaboration between governments and industry stakeholders.
• Increased visibility for emerging energy opportunities in Africa.

The Business Show Africa 2026 is one of the continent’s largest business and entrepreneurship events, bringing together thousands of entrepreneurs, business owners, start-ups, SMEs, and corporate decision-makers. Now in its 18th edition, the event serves as a platform for networking, business growth, innovation, and knowledge exchange.

The event is designed to help businesses discover new opportunities, access practical solutions, explore emerging market trends, and connect with potential partners, clients, and service providers.

Objectives

The event aims to:

• Support business growth and entrepreneurship.
• Connect entrepreneurs with industry experts and solution providers.
• Showcase innovative products, services, and technologies.
• Facilitate networking and business partnerships.
• Provide insights into market trends and business strategies.
• Encourage business development across multiple sectors.

Target Audience

The event is intended for:

• Entrepreneurs and start-up founders.
• Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).
• Business owners and executives.
• Investors and financiers.
• Corporate decision-makers.
• Business service providers.
• Industry experts and consultants.
• Professionals seeking growth and partnership opportunities.

Key Features

Participants can expect:

• Business exhibitions and product showcases.
• Networking opportunities with industry leaders.
• Expert-led presentations and discussions.
• Access to innovative business solutions.
• Insights into emerging trends and market opportunities.
• Opportunities to establish new partnerships and clients.

Expected Outcomes

The event seeks to generate:

• New business opportunities.
• Strategic partnerships and collaborations.
• Increased visibility for exhibitors.
• Access to new markets and customers.
• Knowledge sharing and business development.
• Enhanced entrepreneurial capacity and competitiveness

The 18th World Congress on Public Health 2026 will take place from 6–9 September 2026 in Cape Town, South Africa.

It is organized by the World Federation of Public Health Associations in collaboration with the Public Health Association of South Africa.

The Congress is a major global convening of public health professionals, policymakers, researchers, and advocates focused on advancing global health equity and sustainable health systems.

Theme and Strategic Focus

The 2026 edition is themed: “Health Without Borders: Equity, Inclusion, and Sustainability”

It reflects a global agenda addressing the following:

• Health inequities across and within countries
• Inclusive and rights-based health systems
• Sustainability and resilience in public health infrastructure
• Responses to systemic shocks such as pandemics, conflict, and climate stress

Core Objectives

The Congress is designed to:

• Strengthen global collaboration in public health policy and practice
• Share evidence-based and innovative public health solutions
• Advance equity-driven health systems and universal access
• Foster cross-border partnerships among practitioners and institutions
• Translate research into actionable health policy strategies

Key Thematic Areas

The programme is structured around three major pillars:

• Equity in Public Health – addressing structural disparities in access and outcomes
• Inclusion and Diversity – embedding inclusive approaches in global health systems
• Sustainability and Resilience – building long-term adaptive capacity in health systems

Target Audience

The event convenes a broad global public health ecosystem, including:

• Public health researchers and academics
• Government health policymakers
• International health organisations
• NGOs and civil society actors
• Healthcare practitioners and system designers
• Global health advocates and networks

Participation Value

Key participation benefits include:

• Access to global public health expertise and research
• High-level policy dialogue and technical exchange
• International networking and partnership formation
• Exposure to emerging global health innovations
• Contribution to global health policy shaping

Key Dates

• Abstract submissions: opening soon
• Registration: early bird registration begins in 2025
• Congress dates: 6–9 September 2026

Strategic Relevance

This congress is particularly relevant for stakeholders working in:

• Global health governance and diplomacy
• Health equity and social determinants of health
• Health systems strengthening
• Climate-health linkages
• Pandemic preparedness and resilience frameworks
• SDG-aligned public health programming

Seamless Africa 2026 is a leading international conference and exhibition focused on the convergence of fintech, digital commerce, retail innovation, and banking services. It will take place on:

• Dates: 8–9 September 2026
• Venue: SCC, Johannesburg, South Africa
• Time: 09:00–17:00

The event brings together key actors across the financial services and digital commerce ecosystems, including banks, fintech companies, regulators, enterprises, SMEs, startups, government institutions, and NGOs.

Core Focus

Seamless Africa serves as a platform dedicated to shaping the future of:

• Fintech innovation and digital payments
• E-commerce and omnichannel retail
• Banking transformation and embedded finance
• Regulatory and compliance innovation
• In-store and digital commerce integration
• Data-driven and AI-enabled financial services

It positions itself as a cross-sector ecosystem event where commerce and finance intersect to accelerate digital transformation across Africa.

Event Concept

The event operates as both a conference and business networking platform, designed to enable participants to:

• Explore fintech and retail technology solutions
• Engage with banks and financial service providers
• Discover e-commerce and digital commerce innovations
• Connect with regulators and policy actors
• Build partnerships across the value chain

It is positioned as a “one-stop ecosystem event” for organisations seeking to adapt and scale in Africa’s rapidly evolving digital economy.

Co-located Event

Seamless Africa 2026 is co-located with the:

• Accounting & Business Expo Africa

This parallel event focuses on:

• Digital transformation in accounting and finance
• E-invoicing and compliance systems
• Automation and data-driven financial decision-making

Together, the two events create a broader platform covering both financial operations and digital commerce ecosystems.

Speaker Profile (Indicative 2026 Line-up)

The event features senior executives from major financial and retail institutions, including:

• Bank CEOs and senior executives (e.g. GoTyme Bank, FNB, Nedbank, Absa)
• Global financial institutions (e.g. J.P. Morgan)
• African fintech and payments leaders (e.g. Access Bank, Absa)
• Retail and e-commerce executives (e.g. Jumia Group, Pick n Pay, Coca-Cola)

This reflects a strong emphasis on executive-level dialogue and industry leadership exchange.

Target Audience

The event is designed for:

• Financial institutions and banks
• Fintech companies and payment providers
• E-commerce platforms and retailers
• SMEs and enterprise-level businesses
• Regulators and government stakeholders
• Technology providers in digital commerce
• Investors and ecosystem enablers

Value Proposition

Seamless Africa 2026 positions itself as a strategic networking and innovation hub that enables participants to:

• Access emerging fintech and retail technologies
• Engage with regional and global industry leaders
• Explore partnership and investment opportunities
• Understand regulatory and market trends in Africa
• Accelerate digital transformation strategies

Strategic Relevance

The event is particularly relevant for stakeholders working on:

• Digital financial inclusion
• Payments infrastructure and innovation
• E-commerce ecosystem development
• SME digitalisation
• Fintech scaling and partnerships in Africa
• Cross-border digital commerce solutions

DRAFT PROGRAMME LAYOUT AT A GLANCE:

—  DAY 1  Tuesday, 8 September 2026 | Workshops | Welcome Cocktail Event
—  DAY 2  Wednesday, 9 September 2026 | Full Day Conference
—  DAY 3  Thursday, 10 September 2026 | Full Day Conference | Gala Dinner
—  DAY 4  Friday, 11 September 2026 | Half Day Conference

Discover the AEIP during the presentation: « Africa-Europe Innovation Platform: A Network of Networks Shaping Balanced and Impactful Innovation Partnerships » delivered by Roesmary Wolson and Prenitha Sewnarain (SARIMA). More information will follow.

Event Overview

This flagship event of the Aspen Network of Development Entrepreneurs focuses on strengthening small and growing businesses in emerging markets. It is designed as a convening space where practitioners, funders, policymakers, researchers, and ecosystem builders collaborate on practical solutions for inclusive economic growth.

Johannesburg is positioned as the host city due to its role as South Africa’s leading innovation and entrepreneurship hub, while also reflecting broader challenges common across the Global South, including financing constraints, regulatory barriers, and high operating costs for SMEs.

Format and Structure

The conference runs over three days and combines plenary discussions with interactive and applied formats such as workshops, thematic sessions, and networking activities. Local excursions are also integrated to showcase regional innovation ecosystems.

Rather than a top-down agenda, the programme is co-created with the ANDE community through open calls for session proposals, allowing members to shape the thematic focus based on emerging priorities in entrepreneurship development.

Participants and Focus

The event brings together a mixed ecosystem of actors working across entrepreneurship and development finance. This includes investors, ecosystem intermediaries, development practitioners, researchers, and policy actors. The emphasis is on practical collaboration rather than purely academic exchange, with a strong focus on how to strengthen SGBs in real operational contexts.

A key feature is its rotating regional model, with the conference alternating between Africa, Asia, Latin America, and Washington, DC. This ensures that each edition is grounded in regional realities while maintaining a global perspective.

Key Elements

The programme is structured around community-driven content development, where members submit and refine sessions in advance. This approach is intended to surface innovative ideas on ecosystem development, entrepreneurship finance, and inclusive growth strategies.

Networking and partnership-building are central outcomes, alongside knowledge exchange on scaling solutions for SGBs in emerging markets.

Context and Relevance

The conference is particularly relevant for actors working on entrepreneurship ecosystems, SME development, impact investment, and inclusive economic growth. It serves as a platform for aligning policy, finance, and practice around constraints facing small businesses in developing and emerging economies.

Previous Editions

Recent conferences have been hosted annually, including editions in 2023, 2024, and 2025, each reflecting the same rotating global model and community-driven agenda approach.

The Africa MICE Summit 2026 will bring together industry professionals, policymakers, and thought leaders to explore innovative solutions, share knowledge, and forge partnerships that will drive the growth of Africa’s MICE industry.

• 500+ Attendees: Join MICE Professionals, Trade Associations, Conference Organisers, MICE Tech Experts, Tourism Boards, Investors, MICE Venues and Operators from across Africa and beyond
• 25+ Speakers: Learn from industry leaders and innovators
• 50+ Exhibitors: Discover the latest products and services

From keynote addresses to dynamic breakout sessions and exhibitions, the 2024 congress ignited fresh partnerships, inspired commitments, and laid the foundation for Africa’s entrepreneurial future.

Program Schedule

Day 1 – 16 September 2026

• Start + Scale Forum
• Pitching and Investor Session
• GEC+ Africa Exhibition
• Parallel Events
• Ministerial Session – by invitation only

Day 2 – 17 September 2026

• Research + Policy Summit
• Pitching and Investor Session
• Parallel Events
• GEC+ Africa Exhibition
• Investor Cocktail Session – by invitation only

Optional Day – 18 September 2026

• Local Fringe Festival and Fringe Events – optional

The 8th African Conference of Agricultural Economists (ACAE 2026) will take place from 22–25 September 2026 in Nairobi, Kenya, at the Mövenpick Nairobi Hotel (Westlands). It is organised by the African Association of Agricultural Economists in collaboration with the International Food Policy Research Institute Africa office.

The conference focuses on “Smart Agriculture: Innovation, Digital Transformation, and Trade for a Climate-Challenged Africa.”

Core Focus

ACAE 2026 addresses the transformation of African agriculture through:

• Digital and data-driven agricultural systems
• Climate-resilient farming and adaptation strategies
• Agricultural trade and value chain development
• Innovation in food systems and productivity enhancement

The overarching emphasis is on strengthening agricultural resilience in the context of climate change and global market pressures.

Key Objectives

The conference aims to:

• Promote evidence-based agricultural policy and economic research
• Foster innovation in agrifood systems and digital agriculture
• Strengthen trade and regional integration in African agriculture
• Support climate adaptation strategies for farmers and agribusinesses
• Facilitate collaboration between researchers, policymakers, and development actors

Target Audience

The event brings together:

• Agricultural economists and researchers
• Policymakers and government agencies
• Development organisations and NGOs
• Private sector actors in agribusiness and agri-tech
• Trade and food system stakeholders

Programme Structure

The conference includes:

• Paper presentations and thematic sessions
• Policy dialogues and technical panels
• Research dissemination workshops
• Networking sessions across agriculture and trade ecosystems
• Exhibition and sponsor showcases

Key Dates

• Paper submissions open: 15 November 2025
• Submission deadline: 31 March 2026
• Notification of acceptance: 1–5 June 2026
• Early bird registration deadline: 15 July 2026
• Regular registration deadline: 15 September 2026
• Final programme release: 16 September 2026
• Conference dates: 22–25 September 2026

Travel Note

A partnership with Kenya Airways offers discounted fares (up to 12%) for attendees travelling to Nairobi, with travel validity aligned to the conference period.

Strategic Relevance

This conference is particularly relevant for stakeholders working on:

• Agricultural innovation and digital transformation
• Climate-smart agriculture and resilience
• Food systems and value chain development
• Agricultural trade policy and regional integration
• Rural development and agri-economic research