All roads lead to Rwanda’s capital, Kigali, for the AfroTalks 2026 event!

Following the success of the previous year’s event in Lagos, Nigeria (more on that here), this year’s edition sees all roads lead to Kigali, Rwanda, for AfroTalks 2026!

What should we expect from this year’s edition?

Under the theme “Beyond Borders: Building Systems for Africa’s Integration,” the event will convene a diverse network of thinkers and builders, from policymakers and institutional leaders to startup founders, creatives, and investors, to explore how Africa can move beyond fragmented systems toward deeper political, economic, and cultural integration. The Kigali edition will feature a dynamic program that includes the AfroTalks Conference, the Made in Africa Trade Fair, and AfroPitch, a startup competition designed to spotlight and support emerging African innovators. Participants will also engage in masterclasses, high-level networking, and curated discussions to strengthen cross-border partnerships.

A key speaker at the event this year will be none other than Professor of Law & Pan-Africanist, Prof. PLO Lumumba of Kenya, one of Africa’s most respected advocates for ethical leadership, institutional reform, and Pan-African unity, having inspired millions to rethink governance, accountability, and Africa’s role in shaping its own destiny. Indeed, the founder of the event, Bright Tenbil added, “Prof. Lumumba’s contribution reflects AfroTalks’ commitment to bringing some of the continent’s most influential voices into conversations that matter. His input is expected to spark meaningful debate and inspire a new generation of leaders who see Africa’s challenges not as barriers but as opportunities for“.

Other noteworthy speakers at the event will be the Startup Strategist & Investor, Mariama Jalloh of Sierra Leone, the Founder of the Global Entrepreneurship Festival, Summy Smart Francis of Nigeria, the former Member of Parliament and Convenor of Open Africa 2030, Ras Mubarak of Ghana, the Founder & CEO of KGL FWD, Autumn Marie of Rwanda, The Head of SME Banking at Ghana Exim Bank, Bright Darko, the founder of both BeTechConnected & Future Of Work, Akosua Osei, and the Comms & Brand Specialist, Mweembe Sikaulu of Zambia!

The event takes place from the 29th to the 31st of May, 2026, at the KCEV in Kigali, Rwanda! To see the packages for the event, kindly click here.

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