The AVPA Conference 2026 stands as Africa’s foremost gathering for changemakers, policymakers, investors, philanthropists, and development practitioners committed to accelerating meaningful social investment across the continent. Convened by the African Venture Philanthropy Alliance (AVPA), this landmark forum serves as a lively meeting ground where bold ideas are examined, proven approaches are exchanged, and catalytic alliances are forged to advance durable, continent-wide progress.
The AVPA Conference 2026 will take place in Mombasa, Kenya, from 1st to 4th November.
Who Should Attend AVPA Conference 2026?
Investors & Funders
This audience includes private equity and venture capital fund managers, funds of funds, pension funds, insurance companies, sovereign wealth funds, family offices, and faith-based investors. For these stakeholders, the conference offers a rare arena to discover investable opportunities, engage with influential peers, and help shape the future architecture of impactful capital in Africa.
Policymakers and Governments
Regulators and public-sector leaders shaping Africa’s investment landscape will find the AVPA Conference a vital forum for dialogue, alignment, and forward-looking exchange. Their presence is central to crafting enabling frameworks that unlock capital, strengthen markets, and widen the reach of impact-driven finance across the continent.
Academics and Thought Leaders
Academics, researchers, and thought leaders also have a meaningful place at the conference, bringing rigorous inquiry and sharp insight into the evolving contours of impact investing. Their contributions help decode emerging trends, challenge conventional thinking, and enrich the collective understanding of what effective, sustainable investment looks like in Africa.
