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About Africa EV Mobility Expo Kenya 2026
The Africa EV Mobility Expo Kenya 2025, the leading event for electric vehicles will be held from 4-6 December 2026 at Kenyatta International Convention Centre – KICC. This event brings together top local, regional, and global manufacturers and suppliers to showcase the latest in electric vehicle technology.

Discover the innovations transforming transportation and energy. With hundreds of exhibitors and thousands of visitors, including buyers, business leaders, and entrepreneurs from Kenya and surrounding regions, this is the premier platform to stay updated on the latest in the EV industry.

Explore cutting-edge electric vehicle solutions, connect with industry leaders, and uncover new business opportunities. Join us at Africa EV Mobility Expo Kenya 2025 and shape the future of sustainable transportation and energy.

The Governments of Kenya, Norway and the United States, together with the International Energy Agency, will convene the second major international Summit dedicated to advancing clean cooking access for the 1 billion people in Africa who currently lack it.

The Summit will build on the momentum generated by the landmark 2024 Paris Summit, where a historic USD 2.2 billion was committed by governments and the private sector. The next event aims to mobilise further financial and political commitments, bringing together governments, industry leaders, investors, development partners, and civil society to accelerate progress towards universal access.

You are invited to submit a paper to the fourth Research Conference on Accelerating Growth for Women Entrepreneurs in Developing Economies, jointly organized by the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) and the Women Entrepreneurs Finance Initiative (We-Fi), in partnership with the Inter-American Development Bank Group, World Bank Group, American University, Imperial College London, and Abdul Latif Jameel Poverty Action Lab (J-PAL).

The conference aims to promote new research and evidence on entrepreneurship, with a focus on women-led small and medium-sized enterprises (WSMEs), start-ups, and micro-enterprises with growth potential. Papers using sex-disaggregated data are particularly encouraged.

In addition to academic sessions, the conference will feature a keynote address by Seema Jayachandran, Kenneth J. Boudreaux ’65 Professor of Economics and Public Affairs at Princeton University. Policy-oriented sessions will provide a platform for academics, practitioners, and policymakers to network and discuss the application of research findings to project design and implementation. These discussions will strengthen the connection between research and policy, helping to generate new evidence and define key objectives and milestones for the future.

Summary
The 22nd Annual Global Microfinance & Financial Inclusion Forum is a leading international microfinance conference bringing together senior executives from microfinance institutions (MFIs), development finance institutions (DFIs), banks, impact investors, regulators, NGOs, fintech companies, and multilateral organizations. Taking place in Barcelona, Spain, on 23–24 March 2027, the forum explores the future of financial inclusion, responsible finance, digital transformation, and sustainable development. Through expert keynotes, panel discussions, and networking opportunities, attendees will gain practical insights into AI in microfinance, impact investing, open banking, financial health, climate finance, cybersecurity, gender inclusion, and strategies for expanding financial access to underserved communities.

DAY 1
Rebalancing Client Protection with Market Growth
Capital Flows into Microfinance: Where Will Growth Capital Come From in 2027?
Building Trust in Microfinance through Risk-Based Supervision
AI ROI in Microfinance
Scaling Entrepreneurship and Affordable Housing Through Partnerships, Capacity Building & Tailored Finance
The Changing Face of Funding: Surviving and Thriving as Development Aid Shifts
Upgrading Core Operations: Practical Approaches to Systems Transformation
Navigating MFI and Open Banking Integration
Modernizing Cross-Border Payments for Small Businesses
Financial Inclusion Beyond Credit: Savings, Payments & Long-Term Resilience
The “Human + Tech” Strategy: Reaching the Last-Mile Consumer Safely

DAY 2
Moving Beyond Repayment to Financial Health
Building Rural Resilience: De-Risking Smallholder Agriculture Finance
Climate-Smart Protection: Making Microinsurance Work at Scale
Liquid Assets: Structuring Sustainable Funding for Water and Sanitation
Market Survival and Financial Access in Conflict Zones
Safeguarding Financial Autonomy: Operational Design to Prevent Economic Coercion
Poverty Elimination: From Financial Inclusion to Poverty Elimination
Digital Trust: Fraud Prevention and Cybersecurity in Inclusive Finance
Closing the Gender Gap: Designing Products for Active Female Participation

About EAIF 2027

The leading investment event for the renewable electrification sector in Africa is returning to Nairobi, Kenya, from 20 to 23 April 2027, with a refreshed format focusing on energy access, productive uses of energy, commercial and industrial electrification, and renewables for integrated grids.

Building on a successful track record since 2016, EAIF 2027 is expected to welcome 700 participants in person and more than 800 online, bringing together a global community of over 1,500 investors, industry leaders, utilities, policymakers and energy professionals.

EAIF 2026 is organised by the Alliance for Renewable Electrification (ARE), and supported by GET.invest, a European programme that mobilises investment in clean energy, co-funded by the European Union, Germany, Norway, the Netherlands, Sweden and Austria.

Save the date and stay tuned for more information on the programme, speakers and registration. If you’d like to partner with us for this next edition, please contact hello@renewelec.org.

Today’s capital for tomorrow’s generation.

As the leading global event for impact investing in private markets, the Summit continues to provide a forum for the investors shaping where capital is flowing, which strategies are proving investable, and how the market is building towards a more sustainable and equitable future.

About the Conference

The World Bioenergy, Renewable Fuels & Circular Economy Congress (BIONEXT2027), taking place May 24–26, 2027, in Amsterdam, Netherlands, is a global forum dedicated to advancing sustainable bioenergy, renewable fuels, and circular economy solutions for a low-carbon future. The congress will bring together researchers, scientists, industry leaders, policymakers, entrepreneurs, and technology experts to discuss emerging innovations, share knowledge, and strengthen international collaborations in the bioenergy and renewable energy sectors.

With the growing global emphasis on climate resilience, energy security, resource efficiency, and carbon neutrality, bioenergy and renewable fuels have become essential components of the clean energy transition. BIONEXT2027 will provide an international platform to showcase cutting-edge research, industrial innovations, and sustainable technologies that support the development of a circular bioeconomy.

The congress will cover recent advancements in bioenergy technologies, renewable fuels, sustainable aviation fuels, biogas and biomethane, waste-to-energy systems, biomass conversion, biorefineries, waste valorization, renewable hydrogen, carbon management, and circular economy approaches.

BIONEXT2027 aims to promote global partnerships, accelerate innovation, and support the transition toward sustainable energy systems.

About the Conference

The Global Wind and Solar Energy Expo is an international conference and exhibition on May 24-26, 2027 in Amsterdam, Netherlands dedicated to accelerating innovation, collaboration, and investment in the global renewable energy sector. The event will bring together leading researchers, industry professionals, technology providers, policymakers, investors, and energy experts to explore the latest advancements shaping the future of wind and solar power.

As the world continues its transition toward clean and sustainable energy systems, wind and solar technologies are playing a vital role in transforming the global energy landscape. WINDSUN2027 will serve as a platform to showcase emerging technologies, share research breakthroughs, and discuss practical solutions for increasing renewable energy adoption.

The conference will highlight advancements in solar photovoltaic systems, offshore and onshore wind technologies, energy storage, smart grids, digital energy management, hybrid renewable systems, and innovative approaches supporting a reliable and resilient clean energy future.

Through keynote presentations, technical sessions, industry discussions, and networking opportunities, WINDSUN2027 aims to connect global stakeholders and foster collaborations that drive the next generation of renewable energy solutions.