Be part of Africa Forward 2026.

Africa Forward 2026 is open to participants across government, business, civil society, media, and academia. Find your participation pathway below.

Delegate Accreditation Media Accreditation

How to Participate

Participation Type	Who It’s For	How to Register
Official Delegation & Summit Accreditation	Heads of State, Government Ministers, Official delegations, AU/EU/IFI representatives	Through official channels — Contact the Summit Secretariat
Business Forum Registration	CEOs, investors, business leaders, SMEs, young entrepreneurs, development finance professionals	Register online
Media & Press Accreditation	Journalists, photographers, broadcast media from Africa, France, and internationally	Apply via media accreditation portal
Youth & Civil Society	Youth delegates, civil society organisations, think tanks, academic institutions	Contact the programme team for allocation
Partner & Sponsor Access	Corporate and institutional partners of Africa Forward 2026	Contact the partnerships team

Travel & Logistics

Getting to KICC

The Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC) is located in the heart of Nairobi’s CBD, 18km from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA). Transfer options: taxi (30–45 min), ride-hail apps (Bolt/Uber), and official event shuttle services.

Visa & Entry Requirements

Kenya operates an Electronic Travel Authorisation (eTA) system. Most nationalities can obtain an eTA online before travel. Citizens of 43 countries are exempt.

Required: valid passport (6+ months), return ticket, yellow fever certificate (where applicable), proof of accommodation.

Apply for eTA

Currency & Payments

Kenya’s currency is the Kenyan Shilling (KES). Major credit and debit cards are widely accepted in Nairobi. M-PESA mobile money is the dominant payment system. ATMs are available at JKIA and throughout Nairobi’s CBD.

Accommodation

Nairobi offers a wide range of accommodation options within minutes of KICC. Recommended partner hotels and official event rates will be published 8 weeks before the event.

EAT (UTC+3)

18–25°C · Afternoon showers

English & Swahili

Frequently Asked Questions

The Africa Forward Summit takes place on 11–12 May 2026 in Nairobi, Kenya. The Business Forum is on 11 May at the University of Nairobi. The Summit of Heads of State is on 12 May at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC).

Business Forum participants can register via the official accreditation portal. Official delegations participate through diplomatic channels. Media representatives should apply via the media accreditation portal. See the participation pathways above for details.

Most nationalities require an electronic Travel Authorisation (eTA), which can be obtained online at etakenya.go.ke. Apply at least 7–14 days before travel. East African Community citizens are exempt.

The Summit covers seven thematic areas: Health; Blue Economy; Green Industrialisation & Energy Transition; Peace & Security; Agriculture; Artificial Intelligence; and Reform of the International Financial Architecture.

The Summit is expected to culminate in the adoption of the Nairobi Declaration, along with concrete, action-oriented deliverables including private sector deals and commitments from both African and French parties.

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