Africa Forward 2026
The voices shaping
Africa’s future.
Distinguished heads of state, ministers, CEOs, innovators, and thought leaders from across Africa and France.
Speaker line-up to be announced
Speaker announcements will be made in the coming weeks. Follow our updates page for the latest news.
Expected Participants
Leaders from government, business, innovation, and civil society convening in Nairobi.
Heads of State
African heads of state and the President of France
Ministers
Government ministers leading policy discussions
CEOs & Business Leaders
~30 leading CEOs from Africa and France
Innovators & Tech Leaders
Pioneers in AI, clean energy, and health
Civil Society
NGO leaders and advocacy organisations
Youth Delegates
Young entrepreneurs and emerging leaders
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