Registrations for GEC+Africa 2026 are in full swing

Registrations for the Global Entrepreneurship Congress Africa (GEC+Africa) 2026 are actively being accepted, signaling the approach of this significant event aimed at uniting Africa's most influential entrepreneurs, investors, policymakers, corporations, and ecosystem supporters. The congress will occur on September 16-17, 2026 at the Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC), uniting thousands from Africa and worldwide under the theme Connecting Africa.

Attendees can anticipate a two-day program filled with high-level plenary sessions, panel discussions, workshops, exhibitions, investor interactions, policy dialogues, pitching sessions, masterclasses, and networking opportunities intended to foster innovation, collaboration, and economic expansion.

Carmen Rudd, Project Lead for GEC+Africa, highlights that by offering free General Delegate access, the congress is striving to increase participation and ensure entrepreneurs of all backgrounds can engage in this crucial continental milestone. For those seeking more extensive involvement, Premium Delegate access is available, providing priority seating, tailored networking opportunities, and exclusive engagement areas.

The path to GEC+Africa 2026 has traversed across Africa, with Regional Bootcamps and Pitch Competitions held in Botswana, Uganda, Namibia, Algeria, Ghana, Nigeria, Egypt, Kenya, and Tanzania. These events have uncovered promising entrepreneurs from each nation, with winners from all countries advancing to the final competition in Cape Town.

The journey now proceeds to South Africa, where contestants from all nine provinces will vie for the ultimate chance to illustrate their country's entrepreneurial prowess at GEC+Africa 2026.

Capitalizing on the success of the 2024 Congress, GEC+Africa 2026 will persist in stimulating discussions on digital transformation, market access, cross-border collaboration, and the scaling of African enterprises. The congress continues to generate chances for collaboration, investment, and knowledge exchange that bolster the growth of startups, SMEs, and entrepreneurial ecosystems throughout Africa.

Sponsored by African Bank, in collaboration with the Western Cape Government, Microsoft, Amazon, WESGRO, Telkom, 22 On Sloane, and an expanding network of partners dedicated to empowering entrepreneurship across Africa, GEC+Africa is Africa's largest pan-African gathering focused on advancing entrepreneurship. For registration inquiries or further information, please reach out to: The Global Entrepreneurship Congress Africa (GEC+Africa) is Africa's premier multi-national assembly committed to amplifying entrepreneurship across the continent.

Organized by the Global Entrepreneurship Network (GEN) Africa, the congress convenes entrepreneurs, policymakers, investors, corporations, and ecosystem leaders from across Africa and globally to connect ideas, markets, and opportunities. Through dialogue, collaboration, and action-oriented engagement, GEC+Africa fortifies entrepreneurial ecosystems and promotes the growth and scalability of African businesses, linking Africa to itself and the world.