

Bridging Borders: Connecting East African Startups to Global Investment & Innovation
Join us for an exclusive dynamic gathering designed to connect founders, investors, and ecosystem enablers from Africa and the UK.
Expect an afternoon of curated networking, insights on international scaling, and real conversations with key stakeholders supporting African innovation on the global stage.
This side event is part of the Startup 360 Connect Program, an initiative by the UK Government’s Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) being run by the UK-Kenya Tech Hub supporting high-growth startups.
Agenda:
2:00 PM – 2:30 PM | Arrivals & Registration
2:30 PM – 2:45 PM | Opening Remarks
2:45 PM – 2:50 PM | Sponsor Address by Microsoft for Startups
2:50 PM – 3:15 PM | Keynote Address
3:15 PM – 4:00 PM | Panel Discussion
Bridging the Gap: Scaling African Tech Startups for Global Markets
4:00 PM – 4:20 PM | Break & Networking
4:20 PM – 5:00 PM | Startup Showcase
5:00 PM – 5:15 PM | Start-up deep dive
5:15 PM – 5:30 PM | Closing Remarks
Evening Mixer (6:00 PM onwards – optional)