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The Philea Forum 2026 will take place in Copenhagen, Denmark on 18-21 May, exploring “Philanthropy for People and Planet”, hosted by a group of Danish foundations.

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GITEX host the largest network of relationships globally with public & private sectors in the international digital economy. GITEX brings together 587,500+ Tech & Business Executives, 17,800+ global tech firms and 10,443+ startups from 189 countries.

Africa’s tech ecosystem is vibrant and purpose-driven. Instead of replicating legacy models, we are building new ones through innovations in food systems, healthcare, education, and governance.

Every innovation serves the mission to uplift lives, bridge gaps, and build futures.”

AI EVERYTHING KENYA x GITEX KENYA unites Africa’s public and private sector leaders to accelerate AI adoption, digital policy, and cross-border collaboration.

From telecom and healthcare to finance, agriculture, and education, the event drives investment,
innovation, and digital transformation — positioning Kenya as Africa’s AI epicentre.

FUTURE BUILT HOME EMPOWERING EVERYONE THROUGH AI
Where policymakers, business leaders, and innovators shape Africa’s AI revolution. More than a summit, it is a marketplace of ideas and investment — driving real-world adoption, bold strategies, and cross-border collaboration. From finance and healthcare to energy and agriculture, the conversations here forge partnerships and accelerate Africa’s digital economy on the global stage.

Experience the New Enlit Africa: More Insight. More Influence. More Opportunities.

Africa’s Energy Transition Needs a Meeting Place
Africa’s power and water systems face real operational pressure. Utility teams, municipal engineers, C&I energy managers, developers and financiers are grappling with infrastructure strain, rising demand, service delivery challenges and financing bottlenecks.

Progress requires alignment.

Enlit Africa brings the system together — to share what works, compare approaches and accelerate the practical, financial and operational solutions Africa needs right now.

The Impact Investor Global Summit 2026 is back – bigger and better than ever! Join 700+ leaders in impact and transition investing, including 250+ active allocators on 19-20 May, returning to the Brewery, London.

As the leading global event in impact investing, the Summit is your chance to dive into how private capital is fuelling a sustainable and equitable future – and uncover the investable opportunities within this shift.

Elimination of vertical transmission (EVT) of HIV, syphilis, and hepatitis B is widely recognized as a high-impact and cost-effective area of investment for countries. However, programming, implementation, and financing remain uneven, and approaches to integrated delivery continue to evolve. The current Global Fund GC8 grant cycle represents a critical and time-limited window for countries to strengthen integrated EVT investments within funding requests and domestic co-financing plans.

This practical webinar is designed for Ministries of Health, Country Coordinating Mechanisms (CCMs), Principal Recipients, civil society, and technical partners engaged in GC8 planning. Participants will hear how EVT aligns with evolving GC8 priorities, review complementary partner tools to support proposal development and implementation planning—including practical guidance for introducing new products such as triplex testing—and explore how to leverage complementary financing, including domestic resources and partner support such as Gavi, to strengthen integrated investments.

The webinar will also draw on lessons from GC7 and emphasize immediate, practical actions countries can take to incorporate and prioritize EVT interventions within GC8 funding applications. It will conclude with a call to action for all GC8 stakeholders – including civil society – to actively engage in country dialogue and advocate for integrated, equitable EVT investments over the next 3-6 months.

Time: 8:00 AM

By now, your year is properly underway, plans are being made, diaries are filling up, and attention is turning to the moments that will define 2026. The Africa Soft Power Summit, taking place in Nairobi, Kenya, from May 20th to 22nd, 2026, is one of those moments. Africa Soft Power Summit 2026.

Secure your place The Africa Soft Power Summit returns to Nairobi in May, with early bird ticket discounts available. Each year, the Summit brings together a carefully curated mix of decision-makers, creators, investors, policymakers, business, and cultural leaders.

The real value lies in the rooms, the connections, and the conversations that extend well beyond the event itself. Attendance is already taking shape, and we encourage you to secure your place early.

The #2026 Fail Festival is an open and engaging session where digital health practitioners share real-world experiences of projects that didn’t go as planned. By embracing lessons from setbacks, we foster a culture of transparency, continuous improvement, and smarter implementation strategies. Submit your application for an honest discussion on what went wrong, what was learned, and how we can collectively build stronger, more resilient digital health solutions.