Africa Soft Power Summit 2026
Nairobi, May 20 - 22
Join the 2026 edition of the Africa Soft Power Summit, where capital, creativity, policy, and African ideas converge. Through high-level dialogue, cross-sector exchange, and cultural intelligence, the Summit examines how influence is built, how money moves, how ideas travel, and how policy decisions shape who captures value in the global economy.
Now in its seventh edition, the Africa Soft Power Summit returns to Nairobi from 20–22 May 2026, convening senior leaders from across Africa and the global African diaspora to examine how money, innovation, culture, and policy interact to shape Africa’s economic and global future.
Why attend?
Explore

The vibrant intersection of Africa’s creative, tech, and cultural industries, and their growing influence on global markets and narratives

Connect

With trailblazers, visionaries, and changemakers from across the continent and the African diaspora, forging impactful partnerships that cut across sectors and borders.

Discover

Innovative solutions and authentic African perspectives on pressing global issues.

Celebrate

Africa’s creative and tech excellence as engines of economic growth and drivers of global narratives

Our Programme Anchors
01
Arrival Event
Opening Night & Climate Change Photo Essay Prize Exhibition
Wednesday, 20 May
Nairobi, Kenya
02
Conference
Remarkable African Women’s Leadership Conference (RAW)
Thursday, 21 May
Nairobi, Kenya
03
Conference
Creative & Innovative Industries Conference
Friday, 22 May
Nairobi, Kenya
04
Culture & Networking
Africa Soft Power Gala & Awards
Friday, 22 May
Nairobi, Kenya
Previous ASP Speakers
Chi Ogbuehi

VP of Marketing Technology & Consumer Products, NFL

H.E. Nana Akufo-Addo

Fmr. President of Ghana

Clare Akamanzi

CEO, NBA Africa

Kojo Boakye

VP, Public Policy for Africa, Middle East and Türkiye, Meta

Contact Us

For attendance enquiries and information on delegate passes:
asp@theafricasoftpowerproject.com

For partnership and sponsorship discussions, email: michael@africaasoftpower.com,
cynthia@africasoftpower.com

Frequently Asked Questions

Access to summit sessions across the Remarkable African Women’s Leadership Conference and the Creative & Innovative Industries Conference, the ASP Gala & Awards, official excursions and entry to associated programme elements. Ticket types and levels of participation vary vary; full details are outlined at the point of purchase.

Registration is completed online via the official ticketing link on the summit website. Early- bird and delegate options are available for a limited period.

Yes. Organisations purchasing multiple passes can access delegate packages, with added recognition as Participating Organisations. Bespoke options are available on request.

Speaker participation is primarily by invitation. However, expressions of interest are welcomed and reviewed by the programme team as the agenda is developed.

The summit sits at the intersection of finance, technology, creative industries, policy, and women’s leadership, with a strong emphasis on how these sectors shape Africa’s global influence.

Yes. The programme is designed to facilitate meaningful connection through curated networking moments, receptions, side events, and social programming across the summit days.

Sponsorship and partnership opportunities are available at multiple levels, including bespoke packages. Interested organisations can contact the team directly for a partnership discussion.

Sign up to the mailing list, follow Africa Soft Power channels on social media, and check the website regularly for programme announcements, speaker updates, and ticket releases.