The Only Important Event You Need to Close the Year.The Africa Startup Festival — recognized by Business Insider as Africa’s top deal-making and networking event — brings together investors, founders, builders, and operators in one powerful gathering. Explore how emerging technologies and bold innovations are transforming industries across the continent. As the definitive end-of-year gathering, ASF sets the stage for the partnerships and deals that will define 2026.
“Africa’s foremost deal-making and networking event ”BUSINESSINSIDER3000+
Attendees (with 1 in 3 in C-suite roles)
15+
Countries
50+
Media & Venture Analysts
100+
Meetings facilitated
30+
Industry-Leading Speakers
Previous Speakers
Ore Ogunbiyi
Africa Correspondent
The Economist
Will Stevens
Consul General
U.S. Consulate General Lagos
Oyin Solebo
Investor and Advisor
Bernard Ghartey
Investment Manager
Norrsken22
Satoshi Shinada
Partner
Verod Kepple Africa Ventures
Ike Eze
Managing Partner
Beta Ventures
Jordy Kiange Beni
Investment Principal
Octerra Capital
David Adeleke
Founder and Publisher
Communiqué
Alyune-Blondin Diop
Senior Investment Associate
LoftyInc Capital
Ashwin Ravichandran
Portfolio & Program Advisor
MEST Africa
Lehlé Baldé
Award Winning Media Entrepreneur
Yen Choi
Co-Founder, Group Executive, Vice President and Chief Technology officer
Netcom Africa
Apply to Exhibit at the Africa Startup Festival 2025
The Africa Startup Festival (#ASF) continues to be the epicenter of unique startup and enterprise solutions, showcasing the latest innovations and technologies. Our exhibitions provide a platform for startups to demonstrate their groundbreaking products and services, attracting key investors, partners, and customers. This year, we're featuring even more exciting exhibits from diverse sectors, making #ASF the ultimate destination for discovering cutting-edge solutions. 
2024 Recap
Become a Partner
or Sponsor
The Africa Startup Festival relies on strategic partnerships and sponsorships to unite thousands of people yearly, offering unparalleled brand exposure and lead generation for our partners. Join us and be part of Africa's premier entrepreneurial event!