Upcoming Events - Manufacturing Africa

Join us for the Pan African GBB Forum 2026

REGISTER TO ATTEND

We are excited to invite you to the Pan-African GBB Forum 2026, a leading regional gathering convened under the Manufacturing Africa program and the Green Business Building (GBB) Accelerator.

Who Should Attend?

Investors and financers
Start-ups and Founders
Business leaders

Development sector practitioners
Public sector players

Africa's Leading Forum Connecting Green Manufacturing Startups and Investors

DATE:

Tue, 24th
Februry, 2026

VENUE:

Shamba events
space, Nairobi

Why attend?

Practical bootcamps for scaling: Hands-on labs on AI, finance and exits, team building, and operational efficiency.
Targeted investor access: Pitch directly to relevant investors in small, curated deal discovery lunch sessions.
Real founder lessons: Learn from established African green businesses on fund raising and growth.
Purposeful networking: Structured, sector-based connections with investors and ecosystem partners

Connect directly with top-tier impact investors seeking strong, scalable businesses
Gain practical, peer-driven insights from fellow founders and experts
Build partnerships with corporates, donors, and suppliers across the region
Increase visibility through networking, demos, and media presence

Meet pre-vetted GBB founders through short, focused pitches in a single afternoon.
Curated pipeline: Access high-quality, climate-positive manufacturing and sustainability businesses
High-value insights: A concise plenary with experienced founders and senior leaders on founder journeys and learnings
Time-smart networking: Pre-matched conversations aligned to your sector and investment focus

Strengthen dialogue across public, private, and development communities
Share insights and success stories that shape policy and program design
Enhance organisational visibility within Africa’s expanding manufacturing ecosystem
Connect with active players across manufacturing, climate, SME finance, and innovation