Pan-African Trade, Investment, Innovation & Entrepreneurship Summit
Africa Elevate DRC Summit & Expo 2026
📍 Kinshasa, DRC | 📅 17–19 November 2026 | 🌐 Hybrid (Physical & Virtual)
A landmark three-day continental gathering uniting heads of state, ministers, investors, entrepreneurs, innovators, and development partners from across Africa and the globe — all converging on Kinshasa to shape the future of African trade and prosperity.
Key Event Organizing Partners:AfCFTA Young Entrepreneurs Federation (AfYEF)Motley Institute of Business & Technology (MIBT)Institute of Emerging Technologies South Africa (IETSA)
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Summit Documentation
Africa Elevate DRC Summit & Expo 2026
Download the official summit invitation and brochure with full programme details, sponsorship packages, speaker information, and participation guidelines. Available in English and French.
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Whether you're attending as a delegate, exhibiting your brand, sponsoring a programme, or partnering at the executive level — your place at Africa's premier continental summit starts here.
Student, Local, International & Executive passes available.
View options →Startup Pod to Corporate Pavilion — showcase your brand.
View options →Own a session. Sponsor a forum, competition or gala.
View options →Anchor, Platinum, Gold, Silver, Bronze & Innovation tiers.
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Apply to speak, moderate a panel, or present at the summit. Share your expertise with Africa's top decision-makers.
Submit EOI →Executive Partnership EOI
Anchor, Platinum, Gold, Silver, Bronze & Innovation partner tiers. Full details in the official brochure — submit your interest and our team responds within 24 hours.
Submit EOI →About the Summit
Africa's Premier Continental Platform
The Africa Elevate DRC Summit & Expo 2026 is a premier continental platform bringing together governments, entrepreneurs, investors, development partners, startups, SMEs, innovation ecosystems, academia, women and youth leaders, and emerging technology stakeholders to advance Africa's economic transformation under AfCFTA.
Hosted in the heart of the Democratic Republic of Congo — Africa's second-largest nation and one of its most resource-rich economies — this summit is a defining moment for the continent. Over three immersive days, delegates will engage in high-level ministerial dialogues, investment roundtables, startup showcases, and cross-sector networking that drives real deals, real partnerships, and real impact across all 54 African nations.
Key Event Organizing Partners
Leadership & Delegation
Summit Executive Team
3-Day Programme
Summit Programme Overview
- Official Opening Ceremony
- AfCFTA Trade Finance Forum
- DRC Investment Showcase
- Ministerial Roundtable
- Networking Gala Dinner
- Startup Pitch Competition
- Tech & Innovation Expo
- Women in Business Forum
- Youth Entrepreneurship Summit
- Investor Matchmaking
- MOU & Deal Signing Ceremony
- Policy & Governance Forum
- Climate & Energy Dialogue
- Closing Plenary
- Networking & Farewell
Full programme to be announced. Subject to change.
Ecosystem Partners & Supporting Organisations
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