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About the Event

Asia-Pacific Agri-Food, proud anchor event of Singapore International Agri-Food Week, unites hundreds of international stakeholders across the value chain to build agri-food agility and resilience in Asia-Pacific.

Secure your spot today to join us on October 27-29, 2026, for pivotal discussions and unmatched networking opportunities.

Restoring Africa’s soils, ecosystems and livelihoods through biochar. A focused summit where investors, producers, researchers, project developers and policy leaders explore commercialisation and scalable climate-smart solutions.

EMPOWERING ENTREPRENEURS TO SOLVE THE WORLD’S TOUGHEST CHALLENGES

Established in India in 2009 and expanding to Kenya in 2014, the Sankalp Forum has a 15-year legacy of supporting entrepreneurs. As an initiative of Intellecap under the Aavishkaar Group, Sankalp Forum has cultivated a dynamic ecosystem for businesses focused on impact. Our mission is to foster sustainable and inclusive development by convening stakeholders, providing essential networks, knowledge, and capital to empower entrepreneurs across the Global South in addressing the world’s toughest challenges.

OUR ECOSYSTEM
The Sankalp Forum thrives on the collective power of its diverse ecosystem, bringing together a wide array of stakeholders who are united by a common goal: to drive sustainable development through entrepreneurship. Each player in this ecosystem, from early-stage entrepreneurs to seasoned investors and policy makers, plays a crucial role in fostering innovation and creating impact. Below, we introduce the key personas within our community, each representing a unique perspective and set of needs.

The world’s leading platform where companies, governments, investors, and development partners align around the data, policies, and strategies needed to scale distributed energy access.

Registration is open!
The Global Off-Grid Solar Forum & Expo returns to Rwanda 27-29 October 2026 at the Kigali Convention Centre. Visit the official 2026 event website for registration, exhibition, and sponsorship information.

About the Global Off-Grid Solar Forum & Expo
Jointly organized by GOGLA and the World Bank’s Energy Sector Management Assistance Program (ESMAP), the Global Off-Grid Solar Forum & Expo is the global meeting place for off-grid solar, mini-grid, productive-use, clean cooking, and e-mobility leaders to connect, collaborate, and shape the next era of energy access. This high-profile, multi-day international event has drawn thousands of participants from around the world over multiple editions.

Welcome to AI Expo Africa
Africa’s Largest Artificial Intelligence & Intelligent Automation Trade Show & Conference – Connecting Enterprise Buyers with Global & Local Suppliers

(2 Day Event) 28th-29th October 2026
Sandton Convention Centre, JHB, South Africa

AI Expo Africa, now entering its 9th successful year, is the largest business focused Artificial Intelligence (AI), Autonomous Enterprise and smart tech trade event in Africa, uniting 1000s of Enterprise buyers, suppliers & innovators across the region.

AI Expo Africa 2026 9th Edition Overview
AI Expo Africa 2026 will be an IN-Person ONLY event. Engage in our four track speaking programme, watch demonstrations and learn about Enterprise case studies and the application of smart tech solutions in Business & Government TODAY. Discuss your deployment challenges, hear about latest best practice and ethical considerations allied to the vibrant innovation and start up ecosystem driving the AI deep tech industry in Africa.

Want to find qualified Enterprise buyers & distributors of your products & services in Africa?
Want to build your brand, earn trust & drive demand?

With a community of 50k+ smart tech practitioners, our show format is built upon the phenomenal success of the previous eight annual events that have cemented AI Expo Africa as the largest business gathering of its kind, attended by Enterprise buyers, Governments, AI practitioners, decision makers, international trade missions, vendors, SMBs and global brands all focused on real world business applications you can deploy TODAY. Its a great place to find new clients, channel partners, learn about local trends and find new markets.

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The market is consolidating, and the stakes have never been higher. Secure your access to the deals that will define the future.

Moonshot by TechCabal returns this October under a new mandate: Courage & Conviction: Building for a New World. The training wheels are off, and Moonshot 2026 positions itself as the stage where African tech declares its ambition, not to catch up, but to lead.

Across nine exciting content tracks, ranging from Emerging Tech (AI & ML) and Clean Tech & Climate to FUEL: The Investors Conference and Government & Policy, Moonshot will host 7,000+ global attendees, featuring the continent’s most resilient builders, funders, and thinkers. This is where we are calling the ecosystem to be brave again to back bold ideas, design for African complexity, push for disciplined execution and build systems that can compete globally and endure locally.

Whether you are a founder ready to design solutions from first principles, an investor seeking highly disciplined deal flow, a big tech company owning critical infrastructure, or a policymaker shaping the digital economy, Moonshot 2026 offers unparalleled access to the most important players and decision-makers in Africa.

Date/Time: 28 October, 5:00 AM – 29 October, 12:00 PM (Africa/Lagos)

Join us on 28 October in Amsterdam for 2X Global’s Member Meetup in the Netherlands, hosted in partnership with Climate KIC.

We are bringing together members, investors, fund managers, and ecosystem partners for an evening of connection and conversation around gender-smart investing, climate finance, and inclusive capital. This will be an opportunity to meet peers across the 2X Global network, exchange ideas, and explore how we can collectively advance investment approaches that deliver both gender and climate outcomes.

Time: 18:00 – 20:00