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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

A gender-lens investment matchmaking event connecting investors, companies, ecosystem builders, and women entrepreneurs in Japan.

Founded in 2006, Pilot International is a Private sector social enterprise and business ecosystem registered in Uganda, promoting Global Sustainability & Investments in 100+ countries globally, working with big and small scale entrepreneurs.

WORKSHOPS
Realizing the need of increased energy access in Africa, and given that all economic development depends on reliable energy supply, to power industries and all sectors, renewable energy remains a key theme for the Trans Africa Investment Summit. The summit will being held alongside an exhibition of different products, services and technologies.

Speakers should register by the deadline:
30 AUGUST 2026

The Largest Gathering of Creatives from Global Africa

ONE PEOPLE UNITED IN CULTURE, CREATING FOR THE WORLD

Join thousands of professionals, entrepreneurs, and innovators from across Africa and the diaspora

Taking place in Lagos, Nigeria, CANEX WKND 2026 will further develop conversations and offer enhanced business-to-business and business-to-government opportunities.

This 4-day gathering serves as a unique platform fostering business growth, investment, collaborative partnerships, and inspiration among creatives across the entire value chain.

The Leading Platform for Women Entrepreneurship in Africa

Where Africa’s entrepreneurship ecosystem connects and leads change
AWIEF returns in 2026 as Africa’s premier platform for women in entrepreneurship, leadership, and innovation — convening the continent’s most influential entrepreneurs, investors, corporates, policymakers, and ecosystem builders.

Under the theme “Beyond Access: Owning Capital, Markets & Power,” AWIEF2026 shifts the conversation from participation to ownership — exploring how women can move beyond access to resources toward greater control of capital, stronger market positioning, and influence in economic decision-making.

Bringing together a high-level conference and a dynamic exhibition, AWIEF2026 creates a powerful space where ideas, business, and opportunity meet. From thought-provoking discussions and practical insights to solution-driven showcases and strategic partnerships, the event is designed to accelerate collaboration, unlock new markets, and drive inclusive growth across Africa.