A continental movement harnessing the power of African ingenuity to tackle the world’s most pressing developmental challenges is coming to life.
From community-driven renewable energy models to breakthrough technologies in green minerals, sustainable agriculture, and resilient infrastructure, African innovators are building scalable solutions that matter globally.
Bringing together policymakers, investors, entrepreneurs, researchers, and civil society under one roof, this is a space where bold ideas, local innovation, and transformative partnerships converge.
We stand as a catalyst for accelerating climate-positive growth, unlocking investment, and positioning Africa as a global leader in sustainability and economic transformation.
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