African Summit on Entrepreneurship and Innovation 2026 in South Africa
ASENTI 2026
9-11 NOVEMBER 2026 | South Africa
Theme: Re-imagining Partnerships for Sustainable Entrepreneurship and Innovation in Africa.
Official Program Schedule
Startup pitching workshop
Opening Ceremony
Keynote Speeches(Government & Private Sector)
Education and Technology panel
Agriculture and agritech panel
Artificial Intelligence opportunities and gaps
Innovation hubs Startups and SMEs ecosystem
Breakouts and Masterclass training session
Startup pitching & Awards
Evening Networking cocktail
Partnership, Investor and stakeholders breakfast - by invitation only
Sustainable Automotive and future of Mobility in Africa
Fintech and Cybersecurity
Women in Technology
Future of Works and Job Creation
Sharping of partnerships for Sustainability
Ecosystem Tour
Stakeholders engagements roundtables.
SCHEDULE DETAILS Information of Event Schedules
ASENTI is committed to exploring innovative solutions for sustainable entrepreneurship across Africa, our summits bring great connections and lasting partnerships and collaborations.
WEDNESDAY – 12th November, 2025
Startup pitch training, work with ecosystem lead
THURSDAY - 13th November, 2025
Morning
Opening ceremony and Keynote session
Panel sessions
Education and Technology.
Agribusiness and Technology.
Space Technology and Innovation
Women in technology new trends and business.
Evening
Networking sessions.
FRIDAY - 14th November, 2025
Morning
Speed networking with the investors and delegates
Keynote Presentation
Financial technology and access to startup funding in Africa
Creative economy and the role of Artificial Intelligence on future of work.
The role of AfCTA for startups in Africa
Breakout sessions and Masterclass
ASENTI CONNECT AWARDS
Closing ceremony
SATURDAY - 15th November, 2025
Rwanda Ecosystem and City Tour
International Delegates Departure