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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.

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)

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.