A gathering of entrepreneurs
and leaders from more than
43 African countries

1500+

Startups & MSME's

150+

Investors

150+

Policymakers

200+

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About GEC+Africa

The Global Entrepreneurship Congress Africa (GEC+Africa) is a premier gathering that connects entrepreneurs, policymakers, investors, and ecosystem enablers from around the world to accelerate entrepreneurship on the African continent.

 

In March 2024, Cape Town hosted the first-ever Global Entrepreneurship Congress Africa (GEC+Africa), drawing over 2,000 delegates from across Africa and around the world. Startups, MSMEs, investors, corporates, policymakers, and ecosystem leaders came together for two powerful days that set bold new goals for entrepreneurship on the continent.

 

Now, we’re building on this momentum as we prepare for GEC+Africa 2026, set to take place on 16–17 September 2026 at the Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC). With greater participation expected from 43 African countries, the next edition promises to be bigger, bolder, and more impactful.

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The Road to GEC+Africa Reaches Its Final Stop

Over the past several months, the Road to GEC+Africa has travelled across Botswana, Uganda, Namibia, Algeria, Ghana,…

What’s Coming Next

The Road to GEC+Africa 2026 continues to move across the continent, with four more countries set to…