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
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2025 Speakers 
Damilola Olokesusi
CEO & Co-Founder, Shuttlers
Deepankar Rustagi
Founder & CEO, Omniretail Technologies
Kola Aina
Founding Partner, Ventures Platform Fund
Kaushik Burman
CEO, Spiro
Emeka Emetarom
Founder & CEO, Qore
Uka Eje
CEO, Thrive Agric
Abasi Ene-Obong, PhD
Founder & CEO, Syndicate Bio (Ex 54 Gene)
Adetayo Bamiduro
CEO, Max.ng
Ashim Egunjobi
Co-Founder & Managing Partner, Octerra Capital
Seye Bamidele
CEO & Co-Founder, PaidHR
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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. Previous Sponsors2024 Recap
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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!