The inaugural Africa–Europe Innovation Platform (AEIP) Stakeholders Meeting, held on October 22, 2025, in Brussels, marked a major milestone in strengthening cross-continental collaboration for innovation. As an active member of the AEIP consortium, The Youth Café played a strategic role, championing youth priorities, elevating voices often sidelined in high-level discussions, and reaffirming the critical role of young people in shaping resilient and inclusive innovation ecosystems.
Africa’s Innovation Future: AfriLabs Annual Gathering 2025 Comes To Nairobi
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.