African Conferences, April 19th - 25th
Event happening all over Africa between the 19th to 25th of April 2026
NewSpace Africa Conference 2026
20th - 23rd April 2026 - Libreville, Gabon
Space in Africa, in collaboration with the African Space Agency and the Agence Gabonaise d’Etudes et d’Observations Spatiales (AGEOS), a Gabonese Agency, under the auspices of the Presidency of the Republic of Gabon and the Ministry of Digital Economy, Digitalisation and Innovation (MENDI), is organising the 2026 edition of the NewSpace Africa Conference from 20th to 23rd April 2026 in Libreville, Gabon.
Themed “Inclusive Growth: Expanding Space Benefits to all Africans,” the 2026 edition will explore how space technologies and applications can drive equitable socio-economic development across the continent, and discuss strategies for ensuring that the advantages of Africa’s growing space sector reach every community, from urban centres to rural communities across Africa. The conference will go beyond showcasing technological advances to interrogate how space-enabled solutions can address the continent’s most pressing challenges, including food security, climate change, connectivity and digital inclusion, education, healthcare, disaster resilience, the blue economy, industrialisation and entrepreneurship, with an emphasis on building inclusive frameworks that leave no one behind. This theme aims to reframe the African space industry as not just a frontier of science and innovation, but as a strategic enabler of sustainable development and shared prosperity for every African.
The NewSpace Africa Conference 2026 will convene critical stakeholders from across the African and global space ecosystem, including government officials, policymakers, national space agencies, academia, and the commercial space sector, to provide a unique platform for partners to engage in agenda-setting and strategy development for inclusive growth for African people through space-enabled industries and technologies, thereby advancing Africa’s role in the global space arena. Participants from satellite manufacturing, Earth observation, satellite connectivity, navigation, and other industry segments will come together alongside NewSpace companies and high-level professionals to share insights that drive policy, business development, and the sustainable growth of the African space ecosystem for socioeconomic benefits.
PAAN Africa Borderless Creative Economy Summit
21st - 23nd April 2026 - Nairobi, Kenya
The Africa Borderless Creative Economy Summit 2026 is organized by the Pan African Agency Network (PAAN), this deal-focused summit brings together over 500 in-person attendees and 2,000+ virtual participants, including Africa’s top agencies, brands, freelancers, tech innovators, and marketing teams.
Summit Focus
- Action-Oriented: Deal-first summit for partnerships, investments, and collaboration
- Cross-Border Collaboration: Unlock opportunities across African markets
- Talent & Innovation: Showcase and commercialize African creative talent
- Skill Development: Advance industry standards, innovation, and youth participation
Event Highlights
- Keynotes & executive panels on Africa’s $100B creative economy
- Strategy labs, deal rooms, and workshops for practical learning
- Networking sessions, investor meetings, and cultural experiences (“Creator Crawl”)
- Awards recognizing top agencies, creators, and innovative campaigns
Summit Tracks Include
- Cross-Border Collaboration & Ecosystem Growth: Scaling African creative markets
- AI, Technology & Creative Work: Implement AI for measurable business results
- Creative Effectiveness & Media Performance: Data-driven campaigns that convert
- Data, Analytics & Measurement: Audience insights and cookieless attribution
- Creator & Freelance Economy: Building sustainable creative careers
- Communication, PR & Brand Trust: Managing reputation in real-time
- Commerce, Platforms & Marketing Business: Retail media, social commerce, and fintech convergence
26th MEDEXPO Kenya 2026
22nd - 24th April 2026 - Nairobi, Kenya
26th MEDEXPO Kenya 2026 – Medical & Healthcare Products, Equipment & Supplies Trade Exhibition
The 26th MEDEXPO Kenya 2026 will be held from 22nd to 24th April 2026 at the prestigious Sarit Expo Center in Nairobi, Kenya. MEDEXPO Kenya is East Africa’s largest and most influential international trade exhibition for medical and healthcare products, equipment, and supplies.
The exhibition continues to grow each year, attracting participants from over 25 countries and visitors from across East and Central Africa. It provides a unique platform for global manufacturers, suppliers, and service providers to showcase the latest innovations, establish partnerships, and explore new markets in one of Africa’s most promising healthcare sectors.
The 26th edition of MEDEXPO Africa marks a significant expansion in scale and scope. Exhibitors will present a wide range of modern solutions, including hospital and surgical supplies, medical equipment, laboratory and diagnostic technologies, dental and optical products, pharmaceutical items, healthcare innovations, veterinary equipment, and much more.
