Kampala, Uganda · August 2026

Africa Kidpreneur Summit 2026

Building Africa’s Future Now

Africa’s premier entrepreneurship summit for young innovators. Three days of learning, pitching, and building the next generation of African leaders.

Date
13–15 August 2026
Venue
Hotel Africana, Kampala
Countries
10+ African Nations
Days to Summit
000
Days
00
Hours
00
Mins
Young entrepreneurs at the Africa Kidpreneur Summit Kidspreneurs Uganda
About the Summit

Building Africa’s
Future Now

The Africa Kidpreneur Summit is a flagship three-day event that brings together young entrepreneurs, mentors, investors, and educators from across the continent to celebrate youth innovation and inspire the next wave of African business leaders.

Hosted by Kidspreneurs Uganda at the iconic Hotel Africana in Kampala, this summit creates a powerful space for children and young adults to pitch ideas, gain skills, and connect with peers across Africa.

3
Action-packed days
10+
Participating countries
7
Key activities & sessions
500+
Young innovators expected
Programme

Summit
Activities

Seven signature activities curated to inspire, educate and empower young entrepreneurs.

01
🎤
Plenary & Panel Discussions
Thought-provoking conversations with leading entrepreneurs, educators, and innovators from across Africa.
02
🎓
Themed Masterclasses
Hands-on learning sessions covering business, technology, finance, leadership, and creative skills.
03
Kidpreneur Showcase
Young entrepreneurs present their businesses and innovations to judges, mentors, and fellow participants.
04
🏪
Exhibition
An interactive marketplace where kidpreneurs display their products, services, and creative inventions.
05
🚀
Pitch Competition
The highlight event — young innovators pitch their startups to win funding, mentorship, and recognition.
06
🌱
Climate Action
Special sessions on green entrepreneurship and how young Africans can lead the climate solution movement.
07
🎉
Gala Dinner
An elegant closing ceremony celebrating achievements, networking, and the spirit of Africa’s young entrepreneurs.
Join Us

Participation &
Tickets

Secure your spot at Africa’s most exciting youth entrepreneurship event. Full access to all summit activities, masterclasses, and networking opportunities.

Child Ticket
$120
Per child participant
  • All plenary sessions
  • Masterclasses access
  • Kidpreneur showcase
  • Pitch competition
  • Exhibition access
  • Gala dinner included
Register Child
Adult / Chaperone
$180
Per adult attendee
  • Full summit access
  • Networking sessions
  • Panel discussions
  • Exhibition & showcase
  • Climate action sessions
  • Gala dinner included
Register Adult
Global Reach

Participating Countries

Uganda flagUganda
Kenya flagKenya
Tanzania flagTanzania
Rwanda flagRwanda
Nigeria flagNigeria
Ghana flagGhana
South Africa flagSouth Africa
Zimbabwe flagZimbabwe
Zambia flagZambia
Senegal flagSenegal
🌍+ More Nations
Location

Hotel Africana,
Kampala

One of Kampala’s most iconic and prestigious event venues, Hotel Africana offers world-class facilities in the heart of Uganda’s vibrant capital city.

📍
AddressHotel Africana, Wampewo Avenue, Kampala, Uganda
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Venue Contactwww.hotelafricana.com | TEL: +256-414-777-500
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Getting There35 min drive from Entebbe International Airport
Hotel Africana Kampala Uganda
Hotel Africana Kampala, Uganda
Organizers

Hosted By

Kidspreneurs Uganda
A social enterprise nurturing entrepreneurial mindsets in young people aged 7–18 through skills training, business education, and mentorship. MOTIV Uganda, Plot 7 Old Port Bell Rd, Bugolobi, Kampala Tel: +256-765-707676 info@kidspreneursuganda.com www.kidspreneursuganda.com
Kidpreneur Africa
A social enterprise empowering 1 million African kids ages 6–15 through training, mentoring and financial grants to become tomorrow’s business leaders. 85 Oko Oba Road, Agege, Lagos, Nigeria Tel: +2348030867983 kidpreneursafrica1@gmail.com
Get In Touch

Contact &
Information