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African Youth Leadership & SDG Summit
A collaborative summit bringing together youth leaders, policy makers, and innovators to design actionable SDG roadmaps for the continent.
2Days
5–6 October 2026Date
Nairobi, KenyaLocation
Summit
Youth designing Africa's sustainable future
The African Youth Leadership & SDG Summit is a collaborative gathering that brings together young leaders, policy makers, and innovators from across the continent. Over two days, participants will engage in workshops, panel discussions, and design labs focused on creating actionable roadmaps for achieving the Sustainable Development Goals in Africa. The summit emphasises youth-led solutions and cross‑border collaboration.
- ✓ Keynote addresses from African leaders & policy makers
- ✓ Interactive SDG design labs & workshops
- ✓ Policy brief development & presentation
- ✓ Cross‑border networking with 500+ delegates
- ✓ Innovation showcase & project funding opportunities
- ✓ Post‑summit mentorship & implementation support
What to expect
Two days of action and collaboration
Innovation Labs
Design thinking sessions where you create solutions to real development challenges.
Policy Drafting
Work with peers to draft policy briefs that will be shared with decision‑makers.
Networking
Connect with 500+ youth leaders, innovators, and policy makers from across Africa.
Speaking Opportunities
Present your ideas on stage and get feedback from experienced leaders.
Project Funding
Top projects receive seed funding and mentorship to turn ideas into reality.
Who should attend
This event is for you if...
Youth Activists
Young people already working on SDG-related projects in their communities who want to scale their impact.
Social Entrepreneurs
Innovators and entrepreneurs developing solutions aligned with the SDGs.
Policy Enthusiasts
Students and professionals interested in understanding how policy can drive sustainable development.
Join us
Ready to be part of African Youth Leadership & SDG Summit?
Be part of Africa's most ambitious youth-led summit on sustainable development. Your ideas can shape the continent's future.