Kenya is gearing up to host a major event that could redefine Africa’s climate tech landscape—the AfricArena Nairobi Summit 2024.

Scheduled to take place from 3-4 September, just before the bi-annual Africa Fintech Summit, this summit is expected to spotlight emerging leaders in sustainable solutions, turbocharging Kenya’s startup ecosystem, particularly in the areas of capital raising and innovation.

The AfricArena Nairobi Summit is expected to tackle a diverse array of crucial topics, from sustainable agriculture and climate-resilient crops to carbon credits and renewable energy.

Nairobi, often celebrated as Africa’s Silicon Savannah, is expected to serve as the ideal backdrop for over 20 of the continent’s leading climate tech and green economy startups.

These startups will pitch their groundbreaking ventures to a room full of investors, aiming to supercharge their capital-raising efforts.

“We are thrilled to bring the AfricArena Summit back to Nairobi with the support of our partners. We firmly believe in the power of collaboration to ensure success in building and strengthening Africa’s tech, innovation, and investment ecosystem,” said Christophe Viarnaud, AfricArena CEO and founder.

Kenya has been strategically chosen as the focus of the summit, given its status as one of Africa’s “big four” tech hubs. The nation has been instrumental in fueling East Africa’s remarkable growth. In 2023, Kenya pulled in nearly $800 million in funding, capturing an impressive 94% of all startup capital in the East Africa region. This solidified Kenya’s reputation as Africa’s top destination for startup investment.

A lineup of startups like Aquarech, Gene Plus Global, RHEA Soil Health, and other promising names are expected to showcase their innovative solutions in climate tech, renewable energy, and the green economy. 

Even international participants, including six Korean startups scaling into Africa, will join the pitch, thanks to a partnership with the Korea-Africa Foundation.

Driving the narrative of the capital-raising success will be Tonee Ndungu, the visionary CEO of Kytabu, who will serve as the Master of Ceremonies. He’ll guide the audience through the stories, insights, and strategies that have positioned Kenya as a continental leader in tech investment.

The event is expected to feature over 30 of Africa’s most brilliant minds, sharing their expertise and observations. Keynote speakers include Joshua Romisher, CEO and Head of Portfolio at Holocene, and Joshua Murima, Head of Engagement and Investor Relations at Briter Bridges. 

The lineup of moderators and panellists will further enrich the discussion, offering invaluable takeaways for the tech, innovation, and investment ecosystems in Africa.

The summit is a highlight of Africa Climate Tech Week, which is supported by AWS Startup, Silicon Overdrive, and GIZ SAIS. The weeklong event runs from 1-4 September, with the AfricArena Nairobi Summit taking place at Shamba Events in the heart of Nairobi.