The stage is set for one of Africa’s most influential innovation events, the AfriLabs Annual Gathering 2025, taking place from October 13–15, 2025 at the United Nations Office at Nairobi (UNON), Gigiri.
Now in its 10th edition, the AfriLabs Annual Gathering (AAG2025) brings together over 1,000 innovators, policymakers, investors, entrepreneurs, and ecosystem builders from across the continent and beyond. The event’s theme, “Africa’s Innovation Future: Policy, Partnerships, Progress,” captures a bold vision for a connected, sustainable, and inclusive innovation ecosystem across Africa.
Driving Africa’s Innovation Renaissance
AAG2025 is not just a conference , it is a convergence of ideas, action, and collaboration. The Gathering will explore seven thematic tracks that reflect Africa’s most pressing opportunities and challenges:
Policy, Data & AI in Africa
Investor / Investment Ecosystem
Gender & Inclusion
Hub Solutions
Green & Blue Economy
Creative Digital Economy
Makerspaces
Through high-level panels, masterclasses, exhibitions, and innovation showcases, the event will highlight Africa’s growing capacity to lead in areas such as digital transformation, clean energy, creative industries, and social innovation.
This year’s edition is co-hosted in collaboration with Timbuktoo, the UNDP’s pan-African initiative designed to nurture startups and accelerate innovation for sustainable development. The partnership underscores a shared mission: to position Africa as a global hub for innovation and entrepreneurship.
Why the Gathering Matters
The AfriLabs Annual Gathering has, over the years, become the heartbeat of Africa’s innovation ecosystem. It offers:
A platform for collaboration among hubs, governments, investors, and development partners.
Opportunities to influence policy that can create enabling environments for startups and innovators.
Exposure for emerging startups and creative ventures through exhibitions and pitch sessions.
Networking and learning experiences from the continent’s top innovators, thought leaders, and changemakers.
For organizations like ours, the event is a powerful opportunity to connect, learn, and contribute to shaping policies and partnerships that strengthen Africa’s innovation capacity.
Be Part of It
Registration for the AfriLabs Annual Gathering 2025 is now open. Delegates can secure their participation via the official website:
👉 www.afrilabsgathering.com
Join innovators, leaders, and changemakers in Nairobi this October as we shape Africa’s innovation future — one idea, one partnership, and one progress milestone at a time.