From future farming and climate-resilient crops to carbon credits and renewable energy, the AfricArena Nairobi Summit will delve into a range of critical topics that are shaping the future of the continent.
Kenya is gearing up to host the summit, a key part of Africa Climate Tech Week, from Tuesday, 3 to Wednesday, 4 September. This event, which precedes the Africa Fintech Summit, is poised to be a pivotal event for Kenya’s start-up ecosystem,
Nairobi, fondly known as Africa’s Silicon Savannah, provides the perfect backdrop for over 20 of Africa’s top climate tech and green economy start-ups to showcase their ground-breaking ventures at the summit.
“We are thrilled to bring the AfricArena summit back to Nairobi with the support of our partners,” said Christophe Viarnaud, AfricArena CEO and founder. “We believe in the power of collaboration to ensure optimum success in building and strengthening Africa’s tech, innovation and investment ecosystem.”
The Africa Climate Tech Week, supported by AWS Startup, Silicon Overdrive, and GIZ SAIS, kicks off on Sunday. The AfricArena Nairobi Summit itself will be held at Shamba Events in Nairobi, Kenya.
Kenya, a prominent member of Africa’s “big four” tech hubs, plays a crucial role in driving East Africa’s phenomenal growth. In 2023, the country secured a staggering 94% of all funding raised in the region, cementing its position as Africa’s leader in attracting start-up capital.
“This is an incredible achievement, as last year, Kenyan start-ups attracted just under $800 million in funds, made possible by the country’s strategic reforms and conducive business environment,” Viarnaud said.
“We’re excited to see what is happening in Kenya, as so far, during the first half of 2024, Kenya continues to lead Africa in raising start-up capital, with Kenyan start-ups having raised over $200 million, which accounts for 32% of all start-up funding on the African continent to date.”
Summit to spotlight Africa’s green tech revolution
Next week’s AfricArena Nairobi Summit promises to be a beacon for climate tech, renewable energy, and the green economy.
A line-up of innovative start-ups, including some of Africa’s most promising names in climate tech, will be taking centre stage at the summit. From pioneering agricultural solutions to ground-breaking renewable energy technologies, these start-ups are poised to captivate investors and drive the continent’s green economy forward.
Tonee Ndungu, entrepreneur and CEO of Kytabu, will be the event’s master of ceremonies. He will guide the audience through East Africa’s exceptional capital raising story as he introduces keynote speakers, moderators, panellists, and start-ups.
Over 30 of Africa’s brightest minds will be gracing the summit with their insights, key observations, and valuable takeaways relevant to Africa’s tech, innovation, and investment landscape. Joshua Romisher, CEO and head of portfolio at Holocene) and Joshua Murima, head of engagement and investor relations at Briter Bridges, will be the keynote speakers.
A diverse panel of experts will discuss pressing topics such as the role of AI and carbon credits in renewable energy, the intersection of fintech and green finance, the challenges and opportunities in green tech funding, the future of sustainable agriculture, the circular economy, and the need for a resilient investment ecosystem.
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