Reimagine Africa Conference is an annual event that brings together key figures in the digital and creative economies. It serves as a platform for networking, learning, investment opportunities, and showcasing emerging innovations from the continent.
The Right Thinking for the Right Future
Africa is at a decisive moment – a tipping point where mindset, innovation, and collaboration must converge to shape the future we want. Across the continent, a generation of digital creators, tech innovators, storytellers, and culture shapers is emerging. The digital and creative economies are no longer peripheral they are central to Africa’s transformation. This year’s theme is a call to reframe how we think about progress, prosperity, and purpose. It recognizes that unlocking Africa’s full potential begins with cultivating the right thinking one that values originality, invests in talent, leverages technology, and builds systems that serve people. The conference provides space for a new kind of dialogue where code meets canvas, policy meets possibility, and creators become catalysts. As we gather in December, we step into a new era: one where the right mindset becomes the engine for economic growth, social innovation, and cultural leadership. The future is being imagined, built, and told by us and it starts with the way we think.
Our Mission
To create spaces for dialogue, collaboration, and creativity that empower individuals, organizations and communities to maximize their potentials.
Our Vision
To build a thriving Africa where opportunities are abundant, communities are empowered, innovation fuels sustainable progress and creativity flourishes.
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Why Our Conference Tickets Are Named After African Rivers
Rivers are integral to Africa’s identity, offering economic, cultural, and spiritual significance. They inspire songs, folklore, and pave the way for new discoveries. We named our conference tickets after African rivers to foster a deeper appreciation for the continent’s rivers, lands, and people. We hope this will spark learning and creativity, leading to the creation of compelling stories, movies, songs, animations, games, theme parks, apps, and startups that further unlock Africa’s economic potential and help reimagine its future.
Events

Unlocking Africa’s Pop Culture (Bootcamp)
Ticket type: Ubangi-uele

Unlocking Africa’s Pop Culture (Bootcamp)
Ticket type: Ubangi-uele
Africa is a tapestry of folklore, myths, music, languages, and picturesque landscapes. Yet its potential in the digital creative economy remains untapped.
A report by African Business Magazine suggests that Africa contributes less than 1% to the global creative economy valued at about $2.2 trillion.
This 5-day intensive bootcamp aims to unlock the economic potential of Africa’s Pop Culture, encompassing music, literature, drama, art, and film. Participants will delve into modern techniques and learn how to leverage technology to optimize the economic potential of their creative crafts.
Monday 15th - Friday 19th December
Click here and scroll to the Ubangi-uele category to purchase your ticket.
A report by African Business Magazine suggests that Africa contributes less than 1% to the global creative economy valued at about $2.2 trillion.
This 5-day intensive bootcamp aims to unlock the economic potential of Africa’s Pop Culture, encompassing music, literature, drama, art, and film. Participants will delve into modern techniques and learn how to leverage technology to optimize the economic potential of their creative crafts.
Monday 15th - Friday 19th December
Click here and scroll to the Ubangi-uele category to purchase your ticket.

Hub Managers Bootcamp
Ticket type: Zambezi

Hub Managers Bootcamp
Ticket type: Zambezi
This Bootcamp is designed for current hub managers, aspiring hub managers, and organizations planning to launch innovation hubs.
Innovation hubs are now widely recognized as crucial catalysts for growth in Africa's digital and creative sectors, creating environments where revolutionary ideas evolve into impactful innovations.
This comprehensive five-day program delves deep into their pivotal role, equipping participants with essential knowledge and skills to launch, manage, and elevate their hubs.
Designed meticulously, the Bootcamp offers insights into starting and effectively managing thriving hubs, covering critical aspects such as fundraising strategies, attracting opportunities, incubating and accelerating startups, and creating an environment conducive to continuous innovation.
Date: Monday 15th - Friday 19th December
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Innovation hubs are now widely recognized as crucial catalysts for growth in Africa's digital and creative sectors, creating environments where revolutionary ideas evolve into impactful innovations.
This comprehensive five-day program delves deep into their pivotal role, equipping participants with essential knowledge and skills to launch, manage, and elevate their hubs.
Designed meticulously, the Bootcamp offers insights into starting and effectively managing thriving hubs, covering critical aspects such as fundraising strategies, attracting opportunities, incubating and accelerating startups, and creating an environment conducive to continuous innovation.
Date: Monday 15th - Friday 19th December
Click here and scroll to the Zambezi category to purchase your ticket.

Hackathon
Ticket type: Densu

Hackathon
Ticket type: Densu
Hackathons play an essential role in today's world. Examples like the Facebook Like button and Eazi Taxi highlight their significance, and we have integrated them as a central component of the conference.
In this year's edition, teams of young innovators will represent their schools in the hackathon. Over a 24-hour period, each team will be challenged to develop a digital solution addressing a problem in Africa.
The culmination of their efforts will be showcased during the Demo Day event.
Date: Monday 15th December (24 hours)
In this year's edition, teams of young innovators will represent their schools in the hackathon. Over a 24-hour period, each team will be challenged to develop a digital solution addressing a problem in Africa.
The culmination of their efforts will be showcased during the Demo Day event.
Date: Monday 15th December (24 hours)

Demo Day
Ticket type: Cubango, Umfolozi, Densu, Zambezi & Shebelle

Demo Day
Ticket type: Cubango, Umfolozi, Densu, Zambezi & Shebelle
Demo Day is a private event where vetted founders pitch their startups and innovative products, each poised to tackle some of Africa's most pressing challenges.
They present to an attentive audience of investors, policy makers and media representatives, aiming to initiate processes that could lead to closing deals.
Demo Day goes beyond a mere showcase; it's an opportunity to discover the next thriving corporations and unicorns that meet emerging needs and shape the trajectory of the continent.
Date: Saturday 20th December
Click here and select any of the following tickets - Cubango, Umfolozi, Zambezi, or Shebelle - to gain access to this event.
They present to an attentive audience of investors, policy makers and media representatives, aiming to initiate processes that could lead to closing deals.
Demo Day goes beyond a mere showcase; it's an opportunity to discover the next thriving corporations and unicorns that meet emerging needs and shape the trajectory of the continent.
Date: Saturday 20th December
Click here and select any of the following tickets - Cubango, Umfolozi, Zambezi, or Shebelle - to gain access to this event.

Investors Mixer
Ticket type: Cubango

Investors Mixer
Ticket type: Cubango
An exclusive networking event designed to bridge investors with promising startups and innovators.
Attendees will engage in discussions about potential investments, explore collaboration opportunities, and gain valuable insights into emerging trends within the vibrant African digital and creative landscapes.
Participants will also have the opportunity to learn from industry leaders, acquire new knowledge, and gain strategic insights that can propel their ventures forward.
Date: Thursday 18th December
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Attendees will engage in discussions about potential investments, explore collaboration opportunities, and gain valuable insights into emerging trends within the vibrant African digital and creative landscapes.
Participants will also have the opportunity to learn from industry leaders, acquire new knowledge, and gain strategic insights that can propel their ventures forward.
Date: Thursday 18th December
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Gamers Mixer
Ticket type: Orashi

Gamers Mixer
Ticket type: Orashi
This event brings together game developers to network, showcase, learn, and collaborate. Gaming holds immense potential that cannot be overlooked.
According to a publication by the World Economic Forum, the gaming market's value surged to $320 billion during the COVID-19 lockdown.
This presents a significant opportunity for Africa, and the Gamers Mixer aims to capitalize on this potential by building a robust ecosystem to tap into these opportunities.
Through a blend of exhibitions, game testing sessions, networking, and entertainment, this event seeks to build a strong bridge between game developers and the market, attracting investments.
Date: Friday 19th - Saturday 20th December
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According to a publication by the World Economic Forum, the gaming market's value surged to $320 billion during the COVID-19 lockdown.
This presents a significant opportunity for Africa, and the Gamers Mixer aims to capitalize on this potential by building a robust ecosystem to tap into these opportunities.
Through a blend of exhibitions, game testing sessions, networking, and entertainment, this event seeks to build a strong bridge between game developers and the market, attracting investments.
Date: Friday 19th - Saturday 20th December
Click here and scroll to the Orashi category to purchase your ticket.

Remote Professionals Mixer
Ticket type: Sombreiro

Remote Professionals Mixer
Ticket type: Sombreiro
This event brings together remote workers to network, share experiences, and learn from each other. As remote work increasingly becomes a cornerstone of the modern economy, it presents unique opportunities for Africa.
The Remote Professionals Mixer aims to harness this trend by providing a platform for knowledge exchange, exploring best practices, and addressing challenges specific to remote work environments.
It also explores topics such as sedentary lifestyle, social skills, mental health, wellness, cross-cultural interactions, working across different time zones, and overcoming challenges in Africa, such as infrastructure.
Through interactive sessions, panel discussions, and workshops, participants gain insights to enhance productivity and foster a supportive community.
Date: Wednesday 17th December
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The Remote Professionals Mixer aims to harness this trend by providing a platform for knowledge exchange, exploring best practices, and addressing challenges specific to remote work environments.
It also explores topics such as sedentary lifestyle, social skills, mental health, wellness, cross-cultural interactions, working across different time zones, and overcoming challenges in Africa, such as infrastructure.
Through interactive sessions, panel discussions, and workshops, participants gain insights to enhance productivity and foster a supportive community.
Date: Wednesday 17th December
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She in Tech
Ticket type: Shebelle

She in Tech
Ticket type: Shebelle
Despite the rise in women’s engagement in the tech industry, a significant gender imbalance still persists.
According to a PwC report, women hold only 19% of tech-related roles at the world's leading tech corporations, and 28% of leadership positions at major global tech organizations. She in Tech is crafted to address this disparity.
Through thoughtfully curated sessions encompassing mentoring, pitching, and fireside chats, this event aims to inspire, educate, and outline growth pathways for both aspiring and established female tech professionals.
Date: Tuesday 16th December
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According to a PwC report, women hold only 19% of tech-related roles at the world's leading tech corporations, and 28% of leadership positions at major global tech organizations. She in Tech is crafted to address this disparity.
Through thoughtfully curated sessions encompassing mentoring, pitching, and fireside chats, this event aims to inspire, educate, and outline growth pathways for both aspiring and established female tech professionals.
Date: Tuesday 16th December
Click here and scroll to the Shebelle category to purchase your ticket.

Exhibition: The Candy Store of Disruption
Ticket type: Open to all registered delegates

Exhibition: The Candy Store of Disruption
Ticket type: Open to all registered delegates
The Candy Store of Disruption is our exhibition arena showcasing a plethora of innovative products and initiatives spanning tech, media, and the creative domains.
The environment is thoughtfully designed to encourage networking, in-depth conversations, and entertainment, with side attractions like fireside chats, pitching sessions, live music performances, and gaming.
Our goal is to deliver an unforgettable experience that ignites inspiration and provides a sneak peek into Africa's future.
Date: Monday 15th - Saturday 20th December
The environment is thoughtfully designed to encourage networking, in-depth conversations, and entertainment, with side attractions like fireside chats, pitching sessions, live music performances, and gaming.
Our goal is to deliver an unforgettable experience that ignites inspiration and provides a sneak peek into Africa's future.
Date: Monday 15th - Saturday 20th December

The Coffee House
Ticket type: Kasai, Cubango & Umfolozi

The Coffee House
Ticket type: Kasai, Cubango & Umfolozi
Evenings of thought-provoking conversations in a relaxed setting, complemented by music performances and poetry.
It's an endeavor to recreate the ambiance of the 17th and 18th-century English Coffee Houses, where discussions, discourse, and debates on a myriad of topics led to heightened enlightenment and facilitated social and economic transformations.
Notably, coffee originated from Africa, and this dialogue delves into envisioning a reimagined continent, where coffee serves as a metaphor for Africa's abundant raw materials and a seed to be fully harnessed to drive multidimensional transformation across the continent.
Date: Tuesday 16th - Friday 19th December
Click here and select Cubango or Umfolozi to gain access to this event.
It's an endeavor to recreate the ambiance of the 17th and 18th-century English Coffee Houses, where discussions, discourse, and debates on a myriad of topics led to heightened enlightenment and facilitated social and economic transformations.
Notably, coffee originated from Africa, and this dialogue delves into envisioning a reimagined continent, where coffee serves as a metaphor for Africa's abundant raw materials and a seed to be fully harnessed to drive multidimensional transformation across the continent.
Date: Tuesday 16th - Friday 19th December
Click here and select Cubango or Umfolozi to gain access to this event.

The Chat Show
Ticket type: Open to all registered delegates

The Chat Show
Ticket type: Open to all registered delegates
The Chat Show features in-depth interviews and discussions with outstanding innovators, creatives, and eminent leaders.
This platform is dedicated to showcasing their achievements, exploring their journeys, and providing insights into their contributions to Africa's growth story.
Through engaging conversations, showcases, presentations, and live performances, The Chat Show aims to inspire and enlighten the audience by highlighting the remarkable talents and leaders shaping the continent's future.
Held at The Candy Store of Disruption, The Chat Show spices up the environment, adding a lively and engaging dimension to the exhibition.
Date: Monday 15th - Friday 19th December
This platform is dedicated to showcasing their achievements, exploring their journeys, and providing insights into their contributions to Africa's growth story.
Through engaging conversations, showcases, presentations, and live performances, The Chat Show aims to inspire and enlighten the audience by highlighting the remarkable talents and leaders shaping the continent's future.
Held at The Candy Store of Disruption, The Chat Show spices up the environment, adding a lively and engaging dimension to the exhibition.
Date: Monday 15th - Friday 19th December

Conversation Corner
Ticket type: Wase

Conversation Corner
Ticket type: Wase
The Conversation Corner is a series of sessions featuring a carefully selected group of participants engaging in lively and insightful dialogues, all recorded for streaming.
This diverse group explores topical sub-issues around the theme, enriching the African conversation with their perspectives while fostering discussions on social engineering.
Interested viewers will be able tune in online to explore a range of viewpoints and gain deeper insights into crucial topics.
Date: Monday 15th - Saturday 20th December
This diverse group explores topical sub-issues around the theme, enriching the African conversation with their perspectives while fostering discussions on social engineering.
Interested viewers will be able tune in online to explore a range of viewpoints and gain deeper insights into crucial topics.
Date: Monday 15th - Saturday 20th December

Stock Photos Bootcamp
Ticket type: Cuanza

Stock Photos Bootcamp
Ticket type: Cuanza
As digital media and the creative industries continue to grow, stock photography has become an increasingly important sector. This bootcamp is dedicated to equipping photographers with the skills they need to excel in the stock photography market, from capturing high-demand images to understanding licensing and monetization. In partnership with Amazing Aerial, the bootcamp aims to empower photographers to capture and project stunning, authentic images of Africa, challenging outdated stereotypes and showcasing the continent's true beauty, diversity, and potential. Through this program, participants will contribute to redefining Africa’s narrative in the global media space, creating a visual archive that celebrates its landscapes, cultures, and people. Over six days, participants will learn how to produce commercially viable photos, navigate stock photography platforms, and develop a business strategy to maximize revenue from their work.
Date: Monday 15th - Saturday 20th December
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Date: Monday 15th - Saturday 20th December
Click here and scroll to the Cuanza category to purchase your ticket.

After Hours
Ticket type: Open to all registered delegates

After Hours
Ticket type: Open to all registered delegates
Each evening throughout the conference week, we invite delegates to our After Hours sessions, providing the perfect opportunity to unwind and recharge after a day of intensive sessions.
These relaxed gatherings, featuring karaoke, foster both networking and relaxation.
Date: Monday 15th - Friday 19th December
These relaxed gatherings, featuring karaoke, foster both networking and relaxation.
Date: Monday 15th - Friday 19th December

Fit Fam
Ticket type: Open to all registered delegates

Fit Fam
Ticket type: Open to all registered delegates
"All work and no play makes Mark a dull CEO," they say. The Fit Fam is a time to work out and rejuvenate.
This session will include energizing aerobics and more, promising a fun and invigorating experience.
Date: Saturday 20th December
This session will include energizing aerobics and more, promising a fun and invigorating experience.
Date: Saturday 20th December

Closing Dinner
Ticket type: Zambezi, Ubangi-uele, Orashi, Shebelle, Sombrero, Cubango, Kasai, Densu & Umfolozi

Closing Dinner
Ticket type: Zambezi, Ubangi-uele, Orashi, Shebelle, Sombrero, Cubango, Kasai, Densu & Umfolozi
This is a black tie event to mark the conclusion of the conference. It promises to be an exhilarating evening of music, fine dining, and networking, set in an environment that embodies the essence of the season.
Date: Saturday 20th December
Click here and select any of the following tickets - Zambezi, Ubangi-uele, Orashi, Shebelle, Sombrero, Cubango & Umfolozi - to gain access to this event.
Date: Saturday 20th December
Click here and select any of the following tickets - Zambezi, Ubangi-uele, Orashi, Shebelle, Sombrero, Cubango & Umfolozi - to gain access to this event.
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