Africa Elevate DRC Summit & Expo 2026Speakers, Partners & Sponsors Expression of Interest
🌍 SPEAKERS, PARTNERS, SPONSORS & INNOVATION SHOWCASE
EXPRESSION OF INTEREST
Africa Elevate DRC Summit & Expo 2026
Pan-African Trade, Investment, Innovation & Entrepreneurship Summit
📍 Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo
📅 9 –11 September 2026
🌐 Hybrid (Physical & Virtual)
🌍 ABOUT THE SUMMIT
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.
The summit focuses on:
trade,
investment,
entrepreneurship,
industrialization,
innovation,
digital transformation,
and regional collaboration.
📢 EXPRESSION OF INTEREST INVITATION
We officially invite expressions of interest from:
✅ Speakers & Panelists
✅ Strategic Partners
✅ Sponsors
✅ Investors
✅ Innovation & Startup Showcases
✅ Exhibitors
✅ Innovation Hubs & Ecosystems
✅ Development Organizations
✅ Universities & Research Institutions
✅ Technology & Enterprise Stakeholders
🎤 SPEAKERS & PANELISTS
We invite:
policymakers,
entrepreneurs,
investors,
innovators,
industry experts,
academics,
and thought leaders
to contribute to strategic continental conversations shaping Africa’s future.
Key Areas
AfCFTA & Trade
Investment & Industrialization
Entrepreneurship & SME Development
AI & Emerging Technologies
Fintech & Digital Economy
Women & Youth Leadership
Innovation Ecosystems
Agriculture & Agribusiness
Mining & Strategic Resources
Energy & Sustainability
🤝 STRATEGIC PARTNERS
We welcome collaboration from:
governments,
development agencies,
chambers of commerce,
ecosystem organizations,
universities,
innovation hubs,
and continental institutions.
Partnership Opportunities
Ecosystem collaboration
Institutional engagement
Program partnerships
Knowledge partnerships
Innovation ecosystem integration
💰 SPONSORS & INVESTORS
The summit offers premium visibility and engagement opportunities for:
banks,
telecom companies,
mining firms,
technology companies,
financial institutions,
development finance institutions,
and investment stakeholders.
Benefits
✅ Executive Visibility
✅ Brand Positioning
✅ Investor Networking
✅ B2B Engagement
✅ Continental Exposure
✅ Policy & Institutional Access
🚀 STARTUP & INNOVATION SHOWCASE
We invite:
startups,
innovators,
innovation hubs,
university innovators,
and technology builders
to showcase groundbreaking solutions driving Africa’s future.
Innovation Areas
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Web3 & Blockchain
Fintech
Agritech
HealthTech
Climate Innovation
Smart Infrastructure
Digital Platforms
Enterprise Technologies
👥 WHO SHOULD PARTICIPATE?
Government Leaders & Policymakers
Entrepreneurs & SMEs
Investors & Venture Capital Firms
Innovation Ecosystems
Technology Companies
Development Organizations
Universities & Researchers
Women & Youth Leaders
Trade & Industry Experts
Continental & Global Stakeholders
🏛️ HOSTED BY
AfCFTA Young Entrepreneurs Federation
MIBT Global Ecosystem
IN COLLABORATION WITH
Ministry of Youth and Civic Education
WITH STRATEGIC PARTICIPATION FROM
Key Line Ministries of the Democratic Republic of the Congo
AfCFTA Stakeholders
Development Partners
Continental Innovation Ecosystems
Investment & Enterprise Stakeholders
📩 EXPRESSION OF INTEREST SUBMISSION
Interested organizations and individuals are invited to submit:
Full Name / Organization
Country
Participation Category
Professional / Organizational Profile
Area(s) of Interest
Proposed Collaboration or Participation
Website / LinkedIn Profile
Contact Information
🌍 SUBMIT YOUR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST
📧 info@africaelevatedrc.com
📅 Submission Deadline: 30 May 2026