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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.

Africa Accelerated: Powering Africa’s engines of growth

Building on the momentum of previous successes, the third edition of the summit will centre around the theme “Africa Accelerated: Powering Africa’s engines of growth”. Taking place in May 2026, this year’s event will focus on harnessing the continent’s dynamic sectors and entrepreneurial spirit, providing a collaborative environment for delegates to explore innovative strategies, unlock opportunities, and drive impactful growth across Africa’s key industries. The summit will encourage active participation, ensuring that the voices of all stakeholders help shape the future agenda for sustainable economic advancement.

For inquiries, please contact privateenterprise@kpmg.co.ke. We look forward to seeing you there.

The eLearning Africa annual conference and exhibition, which was established in 2005, is the largest and most comprehensive knowledge sharing event for digital education, training and skills on the African continent.

It is a global forum for everyone with an interest in education, training and skills development in Africa. In the past years it has offered thousands of professionals in education, training and development invaluable insights into the evolving world of digital learning.

The eLearning Africa 2026 Call for Papers is now open!

“Africa’s Time, Africa’s Terms: Learning for Sovereignty, Strength and Solidarity”
As global alliances shift and outside powers renew their interest in Africa’s markets, resources, and people, the question is no longer whether Africa will rise – but who will shape that rise, and on what terms. The continent is at a critical juncture, with a rapidly growing youth population and a burgeoning digital economy. The decisions made today will determine whether Africa becomes a true digital sovereign or a passive consumer of external technologies and agendas.

2026 Host Country
The 19th Edition of eLearning Africa will take place from 3 – 5 June, 2026 in Accra, Ghana, co-hosted by the Ministry of Education under the patronage of the Honourable Minister of Education, Hon. Haruna Iddrisu.

Accra, Ghana’s dynamic capital, is not only a thriving centre of culture and enterprise in West Africa, but also a leading force in the continent’s education transformation agenda. As the host of eLearning Africa 2026, Ghana offers a compelling setting: a country committed to expanding access to quality education, investing in foundational learning, and building strong, data-driven partnerships for sustainable impact.

With major reforms such as the Ghana Accountability for Learning Outcomes Project (GALOP) and an ambitious Education Strategic Plan (2018–2030), Ghana is laying the groundwork for scalable, long-term progress. Its leadership in results-based financing, teacher support, and inclusive stakeholder engagement is matched by a vibrant EdTech startup scene and a new generation of innovators driving change from the ground up. Young Ghanaians are not only adopting technology but are actively creating it, developing homegrown solutions that address educational challenges and enhance learning experiences across the country.

Co-Hosted by the Ministry of Education, Republic of Ghana

Our delegates are high-level policy and decision makers and practitioners from education, business and government – the three key areas driving ICT supported learning and training adoption and innovation.

We attract an average of over 1.300 education and training practitioners, decision makers, policy makers, leaders, experts as well as investors and providers of education and training, with 80% coming from across the African Continent in one convenient place. Participants involved in digital education, training and skills development forge multinational and cross-industry contacts and partnerships, whilst enhancing their knowledge, expertise and skills.

Why attend eLearning Africa?

Established in 2005, eLearning Africa is the largest and most comprehensive knowledge-sharing event for digital education, training, and skills on the African continent. It is the leading platform for government representatives, top decision-makers, policy-makers, experts, and practitioners across all sectors, including public and private education, and corporate learning & development.

eLearning Africa places you at the cutting edge of learning technologies and edtech developments, offering invaluable opportunities for participants, partners, and exhibitors:

• Expert Insights: : Gain deep understanding of the opportunities and challenges transforming the learning landscape. Learn how to effectively select and use various technologies.
• Best Practices: Discover proven approaches and strategies from leading institutions and organisations. Engage in 70+ break-out sessions with 240+ expert speakers from 40+ countries.
• Pre-Conference Activities: Participate in engaging pre-conference activities to enhance your learning experience.
• Case Studies: Follow real-world case studies that present critical success factors, and discuss innovative approaches with peers.
• Networking: Connect with over 1,300 learning professionals from education, workplace learning, and government sectors. Forge essential international contacts and partnerships.
• Practical Implementation: Receive practical advice to implement new solutions in your own work and learning environment and develop a framework for action tailored to your organisation’s and learners’ needs.
• Exhibition: Explore the central exhibition where leading international digital learning providers offer hands-on demonstrations of innovative products, solutions and tools.
• Latest Trends: Stay ahead of the curve by analysing the latest trends in digital learning and training.
• Exclusive Networking Opportunities: Build a multinational and cross-industry network with top-tier professionals.
• Catalyst for Knowledge and Skills: Participate in sessions designed to empower you with the latest knowledge and skills, keeping you at the forefront of the ever-evolving world of eLearning.
• Community of Practice: Join a thriving network of influential figures in African digital education, training, and skills development. This community extends far beyond the event, continuously shaping the future of learning.

RENMOZ, the largest renewable energy business conference in Mozambique, returns to Maputo with an edition entirely focused on accelerating business, investment, and on-the-ground projects.

Over four days, the event will feature institutional and business sessions, a multifunctional networking area, site visits, and the sector gala. Strategic documents will also be launched during the conference, including the 5th edition of the Briefing: Renewables in Mozambique and the new National Project Pipeline, which will bring together opportunities in IPP generation, transmission, mini-grids, and commercial and industrial systems.

This year, a pre-agenda – Road to RENMOZ – will also be launched, featuring preparatory activities such as:

an international roadshow, which will include RENMOZ in the EU for investors in Brussels;
a national roadshow aimed at identifying projects and stimulating the private sector;
a matchmaking program will be offered to drive partnerships, agreements and investment decisions leading up to June.
Organized by AMER and ALER, with the support of GET.invest Mozambique and as part of the Global Gateway Business Forum, the conference remains as a representative platform for the entire sector and a key space for dialogue and engagement among all stakeholders.

• Universal Health Coverage: Primary Health Care & Community Health Systems
• Lifelong Wellness: Chronic Conditions, Mental Health & Aging
• One Health & Climate Resilience: Nutrition and Food Security
• Digital Transformation of Health Systems: Public Digital Infrastructure, Data, AI & Interoperability
• Health Equity: Youth, Women & the Health Workforce
• HealthTech Entrepreneurship: Financing, Governing & Scaling HealthTech Innovation