Launch Event: 2nd Edition of Regional Innovation Entrepreneurship Summit for East Africa (RIESEA)

​Africa is entering a new era of opportunity powered by entrepreneurship, innovation, digital transformation, and regional integration. As East Africa emerges as a global innovation hotspot, stronger collaboration, aligned policies, and connected ecosystems are critical to unlocking inclusive growth, job creation, trade, and sustainability across the region.

​In response, the Association of Startup and SME Enablers of Kenya (ASSEK) will host the official Pre-Launch Event for the 2nd Edition of the Regional Innovation & Entrepreneurship Summit for East Africa (RIESEA) 2026. This virtual, high-level convening will officially unveil the summit’s vision, theme, objectives, partnership opportunities, and participation pathways.

​Taking place on 19th May 2026, the 1.5-hour online event will gather regional and global ecosystem leaders to build early momentum, foster collaboration, and position East Africa as a borderless, competitive innovation and entrepreneurship region ahead of one of the region’s flagship summits.

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​Host:

​The Association of Startup and SMEs Enablers of Kenya (ASSEK) is a membership-based association that brings together Entrepreneur Support Organizations (ESOs) working to strengthen startups and Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs), startups and SMEs across Kenya and East Africa.