African Conferences, April 12th - 18th
Event happening all over Africa between the 12th to 18th of April 2026
34th FAO Regional Conference for Africa (ARC34)
13th - 17th April 2026 - Nouakchott, Mauritania
Sustaining Agrifood Systems Transformation in Africa: Innovate. Partner. Invest.
The 34th Session of the FAO Regional Conference for Africa (ARC34) will be held from 13-17 April 2026 in Nouakchott hosted by the Islamic Republic of Mauritania.
Under the theme, Sustaining Agrifood Systems Transformation in Africa: Innovate. Partner. Invest., ARC34 will bring together government ministers from across Africa to discuss pertinent issues related to agrifood systems transformation.
SIOP Africa 2026
13th - 17th April 2026 - Lagos, Nigeria
Message from the
SIOP Africa President
It is with great enthusiasm that I welcome you to SIOP Africa 2026, set in the dynamic, energetic and culturally rich city of Lagos, Nigeria.
This gathering is more than a conference. It is a powerful convergence of minds, commitment and hope. As we meet on the shores of West Africa, we are reminded that progress in paediatric oncology is not bound by geography, but propelled by unity, innovation and an unrelenting belief in equity. As SIOP grows, the continental conferences become more important to share best practices and innovative research.
SIOP Africa 2026 will spotlight the groundbreaking work being done across our continent, while opening the floor to new collaborations, bold ideas, and the voices of young professionals shaping the future. Together, we will explore what it truly means to harmonise care, strengthen systems and push forward African-led research.
We welcome you not only to share and learn, but to be inspired. The work ahead of us is immense, but so too is the strength of this community.
Help us shape the next chapter of paediatric oncology in Africa by engaging fully with the exciting programme.
Africa Customer Experience Conference 2026
15th - 17th April 2026 - Diani, Kenya
The stage is set for bold conversations and real impact at the Africa Annual Customer Experience Conference 2026. Winning brands in 2026 won’t compete on price —They’ll compete on experience.
Customer Experience is now a leadership discipline. Africa’s CX leaders meet this April in Diani to shape the future of service excellence. This is where insight meets execution, and CX becomes a true driver of growth.
The Africa Global Executive Leadership Retreat
15th - 17th April 2026 - Cape Town, South Africa
Overview
The Africa Global Executive Leadership Retreat is LWALI's flagship quarterly executive retreat, designed for senior leaders from the corporate, government, and development sectors across Africa and the global African diaspora-Hosted in Cape Town, the retreat offers a high-level space for strategic reflection, leadership
renewal, and elite networking. Each edition is curated around a contemporary leadership theme, enabling executives to step away from operational demands and focus on strategy, foresight, and legacy.
The retreat positions Africa's leaders within a global leadership context, while remaining grounded in African realities and opportunities.
Objectives
- Provide a quarterly strategic pause for senior leaders to reflect, recalibrate, and plan ahead.
- Facilitate high-trust, high-level networking among Africa's decision-makers.
- Strengthen strategic foresight, adaptive leadership, and resilience.
- Promote holistic executive leadership, integrating performance, wellbeing, and purpose.
- Build a continental leadership community connected to global perspectives.
Expected Outcomes
By the end of the retreat, participants will:
- Gain strategic clarity on leadership and institutional priorities.
- Build trusted peer relationships across sectors and countries.
- Strengthen executive confidence, foresight, and resilience.
- Leave re-energised, globally informed, and future-focused.
- Join the LWALI Global Executive Leadership Circle.
Participation Package
Who Should Attend
C-Suite Executives & Directors
Senior Managers from Corporate and
Public Sector
Entrepreneurs & Business Leaders
Policy Makers and Institutional Heads
Africa Fintech Summit DC 2026
15th April 2026 - Washington DC
We’re building more than a conference; we’re convening Africa’s largest tech community.
Washington, DC, becomes the meeting point for African innovation on April 15, as AFTSDC2026 brings founders, investors, and regulators together to connect the full fintech value chain.
Innovation doesn’t happen in isolation. Real scale is unlocked when ecosystems come together, silos break down, and collaboration replaces fragmentation. To go fast, go alone. To go far, build community.
The network is ready. The date is set. The only thing missing is you.
Harvard Africa Development Conference
17th - 18th April 2026 - USA Cambridge, MA
Overview
Reclaiming Africa's Agency in a New Global Order
The global order is being rewritten. Africa's choices today will shape the continent for generations. The 17th Annual Harvard Africa Development Conference brings together the leaders, thinkers, and builders making those choices right now.
Over two days at Harvard Kennedy School and Harvard Law School, you'll hear from some of the most influential voices shaping Africa's future: Dr. Sidi Ould Tah, President of the African Development Bank Group, and Dr. Ameenah Gurib-Fakim, former President of Mauritius and the first woman to hold the office. They'll be joined by heads of state, ministers, investors, and entrepreneurs tackling the continent's most urgent questions.
What you'll experience:
Five powerful clusters examining geopolitics, governance, industrialization, climate, and innovation. Led by practitioners who've built institutions, closed deals, and shaped policy on the ground.
A private cocktail reception with speakers and fellow attendees building across borders and sectors.
Recruiting events connecting you directly with organizations driving transformation across the continent.
A policy hackathon for those ready to turn ideas into action.
A conference gala closing two days of serious conversation and real connection.
This isn't a conference where you watch from the sidelines. It's where you meet the people reshaping Africa's future and figure out your role in it.
Get your ticket now. Spots are limited.
Ilorin Web3 Conference 2026
18th April 2026 - Ilorin, Nigeria
The Ilorin Web3 Conference 2026 is a flagship ecosystem-building convening designed to accelerate Africa's transition from traditional, offchain systems to scalable, inclusive, onchain economies.
Hosted in Ilorin, Nigeria — a fast-emerging innovation hub in the Middle Belt — the conference strategically connects developers, founders, policymakers, investors, creators, and enterprises to practical Web3 applications, capital, and partnerships.
More than a conference, Ilorin Web3 is an activation platform combining hands-on technical workshops, live onchain demonstrations, policy dialogue, and high-value networking to drive real adoption and long-term ecosystem growth across Africa.
