ASENTI 2026 Program

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

6 NOV 2026
Workshop Day

Startup pitching workshop

DAY 1 - 9 NOV 2026
08:00 - 09:30

Opening Ceremony
Keynote Speeches(Government & Private Sector)

Session 1

Education and Technology panel

Session 2

Agriculture and agritech panel

Session 3

Artificial Intelligence opportunities and gaps

Session 4

Innovation hubs Startups and SMEs ecosystem

Afternoon

Breakouts and Masterclass training session

Pitching

Startup pitching & Awards

Evening

Evening Networking cocktail

DAY 2 - 10 NOV 2026
Morning

Partnership, Investor and stakeholders breakfast - by invitation only

Morning

Sustainable Automotive and future of Mobility in Africa

Mid-Morning

Fintech and Cybersecurity

Noon

Women in Technology

Afternoon

Future of Works and Job Creation

Closing

Sharping of partnerships for Sustainability

DAY 3 - 11 NOV 2026
Field Day

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