Events Kampala, Uganda

Three events. One platform for Africa.

The African Integration Run, the Global Africa Investment & Business Forum and the Africa Leadership Awards Gala.

Runners of all ages jogging together along a Kampala road at sunrise

Event 01 · Community

African Integration Run

Proposed 22 May 2027 · Kampala, Uganda

Run, connect, integrate Africa.

A run for unity, health and culture, open to families, schools, universities, companies and running clubs.

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Reserve now, pay once the event is confirmed. Entries from $4 All prices: African Integration Run

Proposed in collaboration with One Run Global. Date, format, distances and partner branding are subject to written confirmation and safety authorisation. No payment is taken until the event is confirmed.

Date
22 May 2027 (proposed)
Location
Kampala, Uganda
Status
Proposed. Subject to written confirmation and safety authorisation. No payment is taken until it is confirmed.
Distances
1 km · 5 km · 10 km · 21.1 km
Field size
1,000 to 3,000 participants (target)
Entry
From $4
Sponsors
To be announced after signed agreements
Calendar
Calendar file available once the date is confirmed.
A woman briefing a group of delegates in a bright hall with a view over Kampala

Event 02 · Investment and business

Global Africa Investment & Business Forum 2027

Planned 5–6 July 2027 · Kampala, Uganda

Invest, innovate, partner, scale.

Masterclasses, showcases, an exhibition and curated B2B meetings for investors, banks, development partners, government agencies, SMEs, corporates and international delegates.

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Passes from $20 All prices: Global Africa Investment & Business Forum 2027

Presenting at the investment marketplace does not guarantee funding.

Dates
5–6 July 2027
Venue
Kampala, Uganda (venue to be confirmed)
Status
Planned. Dates set. Venue and programme to be confirmed.
Theme
Investing in an Innovative, Industrialised and Inclusive Africa
Programme
14 investment sectors · 8 funding and partnership modes
Passes
From $20
Sponsors
To be announced after signed agreements and written approval
Calendar
Add to calendar (.ics): Global Africa Investment & Business Forum 2027

The agenda for the continent: investment sectors and funding modes

14 sectors.

  1. Health & Pharmaceuticals
  2. AI, Digital & Innovation
  3. Industrialisation & Manufacturing
  4. Agriculture & Agribusiness
  5. Energy & Green Transition
  6. Infrastructure, Transport & Logistics
  7. Education, Skills & Jobs
  1. Trade & Regional Integration (AfCFTA & EAC)
  2. Tourism, Culture & Creative Industries
  3. Mining & Critical Minerals
  4. Water, Sanitation & Climate Resilience
  5. Housing & Real Estate
  6. Financial Inclusion & Investment
  7. Youth, Women & Inclusive Enterprise

8 ways to fund them.

Funding and partnership modes

  1. Project Financing
  2. Blended Finance
  3. Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs)
  4. Impact Investments
  5. Innovation Grants
  6. Market Access & Trade Linkages
  7. Climate Finance
  8. SME & Startup Capital
An award recipient holding a glass trophy at a past Africa Leadership Awards ceremony, with guests looking on

Event 03 · Leadership

Africa Leadership Awards 2027

Planned 7 December 2027 · Speke Resort Munyonyo, Kampala

Leadership recognised on merit.

Honouring exceptional leaders, institutions and innovators accelerating Africa’s development, integration and prosperity, at a gala dinner and awards ceremony.

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Tickets from $68 All prices: Africa Leadership Awards 2027

Awards cannot be bought. Sponsors never influence nominations, judging or results. Criteria, evidence standards and conflict-of-interest rules are published.

Date
7 December 2027
Venue
Speke Resort Munyonyo, Kampala, Uganda
Status
Planned. Date and venue set.
Awards
15 categories, independently judged
Tickets
From $68
Sponsors
To be announced after signed agreements and written approval
Calendar
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Award categories (15)

  1. Health & Social Impact
  2. AI, Technology & Innovation
  3. Industrialisation & Manufacturing
  4. Agriculture & Food Security
  5. Energy & Green Growth
  6. Infrastructure & Smart Cities
  7. Education & Skills
  8. Trade & Investment
  9. Regional Integration
  10. Tourism, Culture & Creative
  11. Mining & Natural Resources
  12. Water, Sanitation & Climate Resilience
  13. Youth & Women
  14. Public Service, Governance & Institutional
  15. Sustainability & ESG
For awardees

Benefits for awardees

  • Continental recognition
  • Visibility and brand prestige
  • Investment and partnerships
  • Policy influence and networks
  • Business and funding opportunities
  • Showcase of impact across Africa
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Major business conferences across Africa, and who runs them

A directory for delegates, sponsors and partners. Independent listing: inclusion does not imply affiliation with ALA.

3 upcoming
Last reviewed: 3 Nov 2026

EventLocationDatesOrganiserStatus
SuperReturns Africa Cape Town 1–3 Dec 2026 Organiser: Informa Connect Upcoming
GITEX Africa Marrakech To be confirmed Organiser: KAOUN International, with Morocco’s Digital Development Agency Date TBC
Moonshot by TechCabal Lagos To be confirmed Organiser: TechCabal Date TBC
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