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Organized by AfriLabs, the pan-African network of tech and innovation hubs launched in 2011, the AfriLabs Annual Gathering has grown from a small hub meetup into Africa’s preeminent innovation summit, representing over 500 hubs in 53 countries. Now entering its 10th edition, this milestone gathering is co-hosted with UNDP’s Timbuktoo initiative in 2025, under the theme “Africa’s Innovation Future: Policy, Partnerships & Progress.” |
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Moonshot returns for its third edition in 2025, having already drawn thousands of innovators and ecosystem builders in past years. Organized by TechCabal (part of Big Cabal Media), this flagship conference is designed to connect founders, investors, creators, and policy leaders across Africa’s tech ecosystem. |
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A cornerstone of East Africa’s cultural scene, the Nairobi Film Festival has become a key fixture on the continent’s creative calendar, spotlighting the bold voices shaping African cinema today. The festival brings together filmmakers, storytellers, and audiences to celebrate thought-provoking narratives and artistic innovation across genres. Location: Nairobi, Kenya 
After its first edition held in Paris in 2023, the leading platform for African creative industries is coming to Lagos for its first edition on African soil. Led by MansA (Maison des Mondes Africains) and backed by AFD, Bpifrance, Business France, and Institut français, the French initiative works to foster dialogue, drive co-production, and establish sustainable partnerships between Africa and Europe. |
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ABAN (the African Business Angel Network) was founded in 2015 by six pioneering angel groups and now spans 37 African countries with over 5,000 angels and 75+ member networks. This year marks ABAN’s 10th anniversary, and the Congress will center on “Accelerating Local Capital Participation. Expect curated strategy labs, live pitch sessions from angel networks and syndicates, and a Gala Awards night honoring early-stage investment champions. |
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Attend MWC Kigali and find out about key growth areas like mobile money and the evolution of AI. Learn how you can be part of Africa’s ongoing digital transformation and leave with fresh ideas, qualified business leads, and a wealth of knowledge to keep you one step ahead Location: Kigali, Rwanda |
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Design Week Lagos 2025 (DWL), West Africa’s leading design festival, returns to celebrate the best of African design, culture, and innovation. DWL is widely recognized as a force for raising African design on the global stage. 
Big Angels Day was established to spotlight angel investing across Francophone Africa and bridge gaps with the broader continental ecosystem. It serves as a dedicated forum where startups from Francophone markets pitch to local and cross-border angels, and investors explore growth opportunities in undercapitalized regions. |
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Now in its 12th edition, Nigeria Energy is widely considered the leading energy platform in West Africa. It brings together policymakers, project developers, utilities, and innovators to showcase sustainable energy solutions, infrastructure models, and cleantech innovations. |
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As one of Africa’s most influential style platforms, Lagos Fashion Week returns to celebrate the creativity, craftsmanship, and culture shaping the continent’s fashion future. From bold runway presentations to sustainability-focused talks and designer showcases, this year’s edition spotlights innovation, inclusivity, and the growing global influence of African fashion. A must-attend for designers, buyers, media, and style enthusiasts looking to experience where heritage meets contemporary design. Location: Lagos, Nigeria 
AfricArena’s regional summits are known for scouting the next generation of tech talent and high-growth ventures. This event in Lomé offers a sharp focus on the emerging startup scene in Togo and the broader Francophone region, making it an excellent stop for investors and partners seeking to discover underserved and high-potential markets. 
Now in its 8th year, AI Expo Africa is the largest business-focused Artificial Intelligence (AI), Robotic Process Automation (RPA), and smart tech trade event on the continent. This is the prime meeting place for enterprises, AI developers, and vendors to discuss real-world adoption of machine learning, making it essential for Deep Tech founders and corporate innovators. |
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From its inaugural iteration in 2023, Accra Cultural Week has quickly become a luminary event in Africa’s art calendar. Hosted and curated by Gallery 1957, Ghana’s leading contemporary art gallery and a cornerstone of the city’s dynamic creative ecosystem, the week-long program transforms Accra into a living gallery for all to experience. For 2025, Gallery 1957 has announced that the celebration will return from 30 October to 3 November, reaffirming Accra’s growing reputation as one of the most exciting creative capitals in the world. Across multiple venues, exhibitions, studio visits, public talks, cultural tours, performances, and pop-up events animate the |