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AI is quickly becoming a strategic advantage for businesses, but many SMEs and startups are still navigating the journey from experimentation to real-world deployment. Questions around cost, infrastructure complexity, access to compute resources, and operational scalability often stand in the way of turning promising AI ideas into practical business outcomes.

​In partnership with Bitdeer AI, e27 is hosting an exclusive roundtable discussion for founders and senior leaders to explore how growing companies can successfully adopt and scale AI. The conversation will focus on practical AI use cases that deliver measurable business impact, the challenges companies face when operationalizing AI, and how scalable AI infrastructure can help accelerate deployment and growth.

​Why you should attend?
​Gain practical insights on how businesses are using AI to drive real impact

​Learn how companies move from AI experimentation to deployment and scale

​Discuss common barriers such as cost, infrastructure complexity, talent, and operational challenges

​Exchange experiences with peer founders and executives navigating AI adoption

​Explore how AI Cloud platforms can simplify infrastructure and accelerate AI initiatives

​Who Should Attend
​This roundtable session is designed for senior decision-makers from businesses, including:

​Founders & Co-founders

​CEOs & Managing Directors

​CTOs / Chief Product Officers

​Senior leaders responsible for digital transformation, product innovation, or AI strategy

​Seats are limited to 20 approved participants to ensure a meaningful and interactive discussion.

​​Event Agenda:
​11:30 PM – 12:00 PM: Registration – Welcoming of Guests

​​12:00 PM – 12:05 PM: Event Introduction by e27

​12:05 PM – 12:15 PM: Opening Remarks by Bitdeer

​12:15 PM – 1:20 PM: Roundtable Discussion Luncheon

​​1:20 PM – 1:30 PM: Closing Remarks

​1:30 PM – onwards: Networking

​Register your interest to join the discussion with Bitdeer AI and fellow industry leaders exploring practical AI adoption.

⚠️ Seats are limited and participation is by approval only.
Confirmed participants will receive a notification upon securing a seat.

Time: 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM GMT+8

The WHS Regional Meeting 2026 from April 27–29 in Kenya will bring together leaders, innovators, and changemakers for building a healthier future in the region and beyond. It will address pressing challenges and spark solutions for global health progress. Among the topics on the agenda are the rising burden of chronic diseases, the changing patterns of infectious diseases, and the health financing landscape in Africa and globally.

Stay up to date by following #WHSNairobi2026

Step Into the Future of Strategic Corporate Communications!
Three action-packed days designed for Employee Communications, HR, and corporate comms professionals ready to elevate internal and external messaging, spark engagement, and drive measurable impact. Discover bold strategies, hands-on insights, and cutting-edge tools to ensure every message lands—and every initiative succeeds.

About This Corporate Communications Event
Attending this conference offers a comprehensive learning experience in communication strategies, crisis management, employee engagement, diversity, storytelling, data-driven decisions, executive communication, and networking.
Gain insights from industry experts, exchange ideas with peers, and enhance your skills to drive impactful communication within your organization, including:
Discover innovative communication strategies to enhance your corporate messaging
Learn crisis management techniques to navigate turbulent times with confidence
Explore methods for boosting employee engagement and fostering a positive workplace culture
Understand the importance of clear corporate messaging in enhancing stakeholder engagement
Master the art of storytelling to craft compelling brand narratives
Utilize data analytics to measure communication impact and drive informed decision-making
Hone executive communication skills to inspire and motivate your team
Leverage AI-powered tools to enhance corporate communications, automate workflows, and personalize messaging

Overview
The Global African Women’s Sustainability Conference 2.0 is a platform that empowers women of African descent across the continent.

The Global African Women’s Sustainability Conference 2.0 is a pioneering platform that empowers women of African descent, across the continent and the diaspora, to lead the charge in building a sustainable and inclusive growth.

Hosted by ImpactHER

Time: 8 am – 6 pm WAT

Overview
A two-day Nairobi summit connecting Africa’s high-potential startups with investors, partners, and ecosystem leaders.

The AfricArena Nairobi Summit 2026 is a two-day conference dedicated to Fintech (Day 1) and Climate Tech (Day 2), connecting 30+ African startups with 100+ investors from across the globe.

Hosted across two of Nairobi’s most distinctive venues: Nairobi Street Kitchen (29 April) and Amani Gardens (30 April), the summit brings together founders between Seed and Series B with VCs, LPs, corporates, and ecosystem builders for keynotes, panel discussions, pitch challenges, and an awards ceremony on each day.

This is the Nairobi stop of the AfricArena 2026 Africa Tour, building momentum toward the annual Grand Summit in Cape Town. Previous editions have drawn 700+ attendees, 60+ speakers, and facilitated over $900 million in impact.

What’s on the programme:

Day 1 (29 April) | Fintech: The state of fintech in Africa, insuretech scaling, stablecoins and cross-border payments, the anatomy of a fintech breakout, and the path to exit.

Day 2 (30 April) | Climate Tech: Capital stacking for climate startups, rethinking the VC model in Africa, carbon markets, Africa’s emerging EV market, and an investor reverse pitch.

Each day features two startup pitch challenge tracks, keynotes from founders and investors building at the frontier, and closes with an awards ceremony.

The week also includes:

Founders’ Venture Retreat (26–27 April): a residential bootcamp at Maasai Lodge for selected startups
Wired Speed Connect (28 April): curated 1:1 LP-GP and GP-startup meetings
3. VC Night (29 April, 6 PM): exclusive networking at Nairobi Street Kitchen for up to 100 curated participants
Confirmed speakers include: Claire van Enk (Farm to Feed), Maxime Bayen (Catalyst Fund / Africa: The Big Deal), Ted Pantone (Turaco), Dario Giuliani (Briter), Agnes Aistleitner (First Circle Capital), Paul Breloff (Shortlist), Florence Githinji (Yellow Card), Diana Maranga (Octavia Carbon), and Toukam Ngoufanke (Persistent Capital).

For updates, follow us on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube @africarena Visit www.africarena.com

Time: 9:00 AM-6:00 PM

Advancing MNCH: National Priorities, Partnerships, and Pathways to Impact

Join Jhpiego live on Wednesday, April 29th to hear directly from Ministries of Health about what is working well, what can be adapted, and what is needed to advance national MNCH priorities. Senior Ministry representatives will share insights into effective strategies, remaining challenges, and opportunities for meaningful partnerships and investment.

The discussion will highlight country-led approaches and illuminate the path forward for collective action to improve MNCH outcomes.