Nairobi to Host Africa’s Premier Summit on Unlocking Impact Capital

The African Venture Philanthropy Alliance (AVPA) has confirmed that Nairobi, Kenya, will be the host city for the 2025 AVPA Conference, to be held from November 3 to 5, 2025, at the Trademark Hotel.

Under the theme “Future Proofing Africa: Driving Sustainable Investments and Innovations for Resilient Growth,” the flagship event will gather over 400 leaders from across the continent and beyond. The three-day convening will bring together impact investors, philanthropists, policymakers, DFIs, pension funds, and social investments to fast-track Africa’s transformation by mobilising catalytic capital at scale.

“This is more than just a conference, it’s a pan-African movement to rethink how capital flows to where it matters most,” said Dr Frank Aswani, CEO of AVPA. “From Lagos to Lusaka, and Nairobi to Cape Town, we’re breaking down silos and rallying investors, innovators and changemakers to co-create bold solutions that shape Africa’s future.”

The key conference highlights include high-level plenaries & breakout sessions on policy innovation, local capital mobilisation, blended finance, and visionary leadership; Sector spotlights focusing on renewable energy for climate resilience, fintech for financial inclusion, Agri-tech for food security, and AI/Technology for scalable impact. In addition to the three-day impact-focused program, the conference will offer a lively “Impact Disco,” providing an informal yet curated networking opportunity to forge cross-sector collaborations.

This impact convening culminates in Impact Safari, a vibrant post-conference experience that highlights partner activities taking place around the conference. During this week, participants venture beyond the three-day thematic conversations with complementary discussions and explore real-world, innovative case studies within the ecosystem.

With impact investment in Africa surpassing $11 billion in 2025, and returns ranging from 15–25% across multiple sectors, the conference comes at a time when Africa is not just catching up but stepping forward as a global hub of innovation and purpose-driven investment.

“Africa stands at a unique inflection point. We are not short of capital or talent; we are short of alignment. This conference is about converting intent into investment and ambition into impact.  As a Board, we are committed to ensuring that AVPA remains a trusted platform where African capital and global partnerships converge to unlock capital for social impact, addressing our continent’s most pressing challenges. Nairobi is the right place, and now is the right time,” said Adedotun Sulaiman, AVPA’s Board Chair.

Nasri Adam, Director, Impact & Communications (Pan-Africa) & Regional Director, East Africa at AVPA, added, “Across Africa, an estimated $12 billion in local capital lies dormant from pension funds to insurance reserves and other under-utilised assets while transformative ventures urgently need financing. The AVPA Conference is where we reimagine how that wealth can be mobilised, turning idle capital into investments that drive inclusive and sustainable growth.”

Registration for the 2025 AVPA Conference is open and ongoing here.

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