African Conferences, August 1st - 8th
Event happening all over Africa between the 1st to 8th of August 2026
Builders connect 2.0 : Building from zero
1st August 2026 - Ilorin, Nigeria
This meetup is designed to create meaningful conversations around payments, startups, technology, business growth, and the future of digital commerce in Africa while helping attendees connect with like-minded professionals and builders.
Expect:• Networking opportunities• Conversations around startups & digital payments• Founder and creator connections• Community discussions• Insights from builders within the ecosystem• A relaxed and engaging atmosphere
Whether you’re building a startup, working in tech, freelancing, or simply looking to connect with ambitious people within the ecosystem, this event is for you.
Come connect, learn, share ideas, and grow with the community.
Rwanda International Trade Expo 2026
28th July - 17th August 2026 - Kigali, Rwanda
Discover innovation, meet exhibitors, and unlock new business opportunities.\
Africa Health Financing Forum 2026 Fellowship Awards
5th August 2026 - London, United Kingdom
The AHFF Fellowship Program is the Forum’s highest distinction—recognizing individuals who have made outstanding contributions to health financing in Africa. These are the trailblazers who have shaped policy, driven reforms, and expanded access to quality healthcare through innovative financing models.
Fellows are nominated and rigorously screened by the Professional Privileges Committee of AHFF, ensuring that only the most impactful and visionary leaders are inducted.
Date: July 7th, 2026
Venue: AHFF Forum, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Occasion: The induction will be a highlight of the AHFF Forum, attended by ministers of health, global health financiers, and development leaders from across Africa and beyond.
Regional AfCFTA seminar
4th - 7th August 2026 - Yaoundé, Cameroon
The Regional Capacity-Building Seminar for National AfCFTA Implementation Committees, organized by the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) from 4 to 7 August 2026 in Yaoundé, Cameroon, represents a strategic step towards translating institutional preparedness into the effective implementation of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) in Central Africa. By strengthening the capacities of the national institutions responsible for steering the Agreement, the seminar aims to equip Member States with the institutional, technical and operational tools needed to convert the opportunities offered by the AfCFTA into increased trade, productive investment and stronger regional value chains.
This objective is particularly timely given that the AfCFTA has created the world's largest integrated market by number of participating countries, bringing together more than 1.4 billion people and a combined GDP of approximately US$3.4 trillion. Yet in Central Africa, where intra-regional trade remains below 3% in several regional economic communities, the Agreement's transformative potential remains largely untapped. The challenge is no longer one of ratification, but of implementation through effective national institutions capable of coordinating reforms, supporting the private sector and facilitating commercially meaningful trade under the AfCFTA preferential regime.
4th DLO African Women in Leadership Summit
6th - 8th August 2026 - Johannesburg, South Africa
Step into an immersive visual retrospective of the African Women in Leadership Summit. A space curated for the architects of the new Africa—built for leaders who navigate complexity with absolute conviction.
Witness the energy, the partnerships, and the dynamic engagement that defines this Pan-African platform.
The 4th Annual DLO African Women in Leadership (AWIL) Summit convenes leading African and global business leaders, investors, policymakers, entrepreneurs, and creatives to explore how capital can be mobilised to unlock Africa's next phase of economic growth.
Expanding women's participation in capital markets, enterprise ownership, and economic leadership therefore represents both an inclusion imperative and a significant investment opportunity.
Organic & Natural Products Expo Africa
7th - 9th July 2026 - Sandton, South Africa
The Organic & Natural Products Expo Africa is the continent’s only dedicated event for these industry sectors.
Designed as a hybrid event that caters to trade buyers, while at the same time allowing retail sales directly to consumers, the expo is set to showcase local and international manufacturers, suppliers, importers and exporters.
The Organic & Natural Products Expo is a member of the International Organic Trade Fair Alliance.
Uganda Buildcon International Expo 2026
6th - 8th July 2026 - Kampala, Uganda
The Uganda Buildcon International Expo 2026, held at the UMA Show Grounds, Kampala from August 6th – 8th, 2026, is Uganda’s largest building and construction B2B expo. The event showcases a wide range of machinery, materials, architecture, interiors, and engineering solutions. It’s a prime platform for industry professionals, businesses, and stakeholders to explore the latest trends, innovations, and opportunities in the building & construction sector. Join us and be a part of East Africa’s building and construction revolution!
