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Hybrid (in-person and virtual) - 2 DaysFriday
April 10
2026Regional Innovation & Entrepreneurship Summit for East Africa (RIESEA)
RIESEA Background
East Africa’s reputation as a burgeoning hub for innovation and entrepreneurship continues to grow, supported by a vibrant community of startups, SMEs, and ESOs. However, challenges such as fragmented ecosystems, limited funding access, and inconsistent policy frameworks pose significant hurdles. The RIESEA summit seeks to address these issues by creating a platform for regional dialogue and collaboration. By bringing together thought leaders, innovators, and enablers, the summit aims to unlock the region’s potential for inclusive growth, sustainability, and global competitiveness.
The RIESEA Golf Tournament is a premier networking event organised by ASSEK to support and foster collaboration among Entrepreneur Support Organizations, Entrepreneurs, SMEs, Investors and private sector actors. As East Africa continues to grow as a hub for innovation, challenges such as limited funding and fragmented ecosystems remain. This tournament, held at Windsor Golf Hotel & Country Club, will serve as a strategic platform to address these gaps by bringing together key stakeholders for meaningful connections and partnerships.
Players will enjoy a continental breakfast, an exclusive goody bag, and a prize-packed dinner featuring exciting raffles and surprises. Prizes will be awarded to the 1st runners up winner, 2nd runners up winner, Lady winner, Closest to the pin, Longest drive men, Longest to drive lady, Hole in 1-sponsor and Front 9 winner. A fabulous prize drawing will take place at the welcoming reception and dinner—you must be present to win!
Join us for an unforgettable day of golf, networking, and impact-driven conversations as we unlock the region’s potential for inclusive growth and sustainability. Primary objective: The RIESEA Golf Tournament aims to serve as a high-impact networking platform to foster collaboration among entrepreneur support organisation, investors, corporate leaders, and ecosystem enablers, strengthening East Africa’s position as a growing hub for innovation and enterprise.
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