GEC+Africa will take place on 16-17 September 2026 at the Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC), bringing together thousands of stakeholders from across Africa and the globe under the theme Connecting Africa. Delegates can expect two days of high-level plenary sessions, panel discussions, workshops, exhibitions, investor engagements, policy dialogues, pitching sessions, masterclasses, and networking opportunities designed to drive innovation, collaboration, and economic growth.
"GEC+Africa remains a platform for entrepreneurs and ecosystem leaders committed to shaping Africa's economic future. By making General Delegate access free, we are broadening participation and ensuring that entrepreneurs from all backgrounds can be part of this important continental moment," says Carmen Rudd, GEC+Africa project lead.
Delegates seeking deeper engagement may opt for Premium Delegate access, which includes priority seating, curated networking opportunities, and exclusive engagement spaces.
Over the past few months, the Road to GEC+Africa 2026 has travelled across the continent, hosting Regional Bootcamps and Pitch Competitions in Botswana, Uganda, Namibia, Algeria, Ghana, Nigeria, Egypt, Kenya, and Tanzania. These events have identified outstanding entrepreneurs from across Africa, with one winner from each country earning a place at the continental finals in Cape Town. The journey now heads to South Africa, where entrepreneurs from all nine provinces will compete for the final opportunity to represent their country at GEC+Africa 2026.
Building on the momentum of the 2024 Congress, GEC+Africa 2026 will continue driving conversations around digital transformation, market access, cross-border collaboration, and the scaling of African enterprises. The congress continues to create opportunities for collaboration, investment, and knowledge sharing that support the growth of startups, MSMEs, and entrepreneurial ecosystems across Africa.
GEC+Africa is powered by African Bank, in partnership with the Western Cape Government, Microsoft, Amazon, WESGRO, Telkom, 22 On Sloane, and a growing network of partners committed to advancing entrepreneurship across Africa.
Boitumelo Kodisang
Public relations officer
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GEC+Africa 2026 Registration
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The Global Entrepreneurship Congress Africa (GEC+Africa) is Africa's largest pan-African gathering dedicated to advancing entrepreneurship across the continent. Hosted by the Global Entrepreneurship Network (GEN) Africa, the congress brings together entrepreneurs, policymakers, investors, corporates, and ecosystem leaders from across Africa and the globe to connect ideas, markets, and opportunities. Through dialogue, collaboration, and action-oriented engagement, GEC+Africa strengthens entrepreneurial ecosystems and supports the growth and scalability of African businesses, connecting Africa to itself and the world.
