Ideas into action
Arrival and registration
Welcome to ASENTI 2026
Speech by ASENTI Africa President Calvin Jodisi; welcome remarks from the City of Tshwane; and an opening keynote on technology and innovation for transformative, sustainable entrepreneurship.
Breaking silos between industry and academia
Creating synergies that address societal challenges, strengthen curricula and bridge the digital divide. Keynote presentation by Dr Ernest R. Cadotte.
From ecosystem enablers to economies
How innovation hubs become drivers of macroeconomic transformation. Presented by South Africa’s Department of Science and Technology.
Networking tea break
Exhibition area
Smarter: 5 Steps to True Human–AI Collaboration
Responsible AI for Africa: innovation, inclusion and trust across business, government, education, finance and healthcare.
Women building the future
Breaking barriers in technology and entrepreneurship.
Networking lunch
Exhibition area
Choose your room
Marketplace Simulations: four tech-driven steps to boost entrepreneurial success.
Reimagining African tourism and opportunities for youth.
Beyond incubation and acceleration for climate resilience businesses, by CIAL.
Storytelling and Africa’s business narrative.
Smart, sustainable mobility and Africa’s next generation of transport enterprises.
Networking tea break
Networking cocktail
Growth that lasts
Investors roundtable breakfast
City of Tshwane keynote and proposed Kisumu–Tshwane partnership signing.
Sustainable businesses for industrialisation
Practical action steps from Mureza Group.
The future of work in Africa
Skills and entrepreneurship that turn global digital demand into local opportunity.
Protect your idea
The role of South Africa’s Companies and Intellectual Property Commission.
Networking tea break
Beyond the pitch
Startup systems that create jobs at scale, with ten innovative startups pitching.
Networking lunch
Investing in Africa’s next growth story
Startup growth, investment and access to finance.
From local innovation to global health solutions
Can Africa build the next health unicorn?
Closing remarks and ASENTI Startup Awards
Tea break
Networking evening and partner recognition
Pretoria ecosystem tour
See the innovation ecosystem up close
Open to registered delegates and speakers.