AFRICA CONNECT Leadership Investment & Entrepreneurship Summit & Awards and PAWLC Founding Convention, 9-11 Nov. 2026

On behalf of H.E. Dr. Samia Suluhu Hassan, President of the United Republic of Tanzania, and with the support and representation of Hon. Judith Salvio Kapinga, Minister of Industry and Trade and Guest of Honour, we are delighted to officially confirm that the AFRICON Summit, the Samia Suluhu Hassan Pan-African Leadership & Entrepreneurship Awards and PAWLC Founding Convention 2026 will be hosted in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, from 9–11 November 2026.

Under the theme: From Dialogue to Delivery: Shaping Africa's Next Decade, AFRICON 2026 combines high-level dialogue, investment and business engagement, leadership recognition and strategic convening to advance inclusive growth, regional cooperation and Africa-led solutions.

What to Expect at AFRICON 2026

Leadership Forums: Each forum will produce key recommendations contributing to the Dar es Salaam Declaration on Africa's Next Decade.

Exclusive Business & Investment Deal Room: Designed for international investors, investment funds, family offices, multinational corporations, project developers and strategic partners seeking to establish or expand investments in Tanzania.

The Dr Samia Suluhu Hassan Pan-African Leadership & Entrepreneurship Awards: Recognising outstanding African leaders and entrepreneurs advancing inclusive leadership, gender equality, innovation and sustainable development across the continent.

The Pan-African Women Leaders Caucus Founding Convention: A high-level convening of distinguished women leaders and strategic stakeholders from across Africa and the African Diaspora, united by a commitment to advancing Africa’s leadership, development, integration and global influence.

Convened by Leading Women of Africa, in collaboration with the Government of the United Republic of Tanzania and other strategic partners, AFRICON seeks to strengthen partnerships between governments, the private sector and development institutions while advancing leadership, investment, entrepreneurship and inclusive economic transformation across Africa.

Guided by the theme "From Dialogue to Delivery: Shaping Africa's Next Decade," the Summit moves beyond discussion by creating tangible opportunities for policy engagement, investment mobilisation, business partnerships and continental collaboration.

The Summit will culminate in the adoption of the Dar es Salaam Declaration on Africa's Next Decade and the presentation of the prestigious Dr. Samia Suluhu Hassan Pan-African Leadership Awards and the Dr. Samia Suluhu Hassan Entrepreneurship Honorary Awards, recognising outstanding African leadership and entrepreneurial excellence.

Put your Africa story in the spotlight with AFRICON–Foreign Investors Network (FIN) Pan-African Special Edition

As we build towards AFRICON 2026, we are pleased to introduce Foreign Investors Network (FIN) Magazine as Official Media Partner AFRICON 2026

The AFRICON–Foreign Investors Network (FIN) Pan-African Special Edition is a print and online edition, bringing the stories of Africa's leaders, entrepreneurs, investors and institutions to a wider AFRICON 2026 Pan-African and international audience. Space is limited. Reserve your preferred position by 7 October 2026.

REGISTER NOW

Join us at the AFRICON 2026, taking place from November 9-11, 2026, at the Julius Nyerere Convention Centre in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. Register now to secure your spot for this transformative event, featuring over 1000 delegates from across Africa and Diaspora. Attend The Samia Suluhu Hassan Pan-African Leadership and Entrepreneurship Awards. Don’t miss out.

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