5th & 6th February 2026
Two Rivers Mall, Nairobi
8am - 8pm
MANDELA AFRICAN LEADERSHIP SUMMIT 2026
AN AFRICAN CONVERSATION TO INSPIRE TRANSFORMATIVE LEADERSHIP
HONOURING NELSON MANDELA'S VISION OF ETHICAL LEADERSHIP, RECONCILIATION AND INNOVATION
TWO DAY TICKETS ONLY
REGIONAL UNITY
Unites Africa's regions and diaspora around shared vision for progress
INNOVATION SHOWCASE
Highlights culture and leadership as drivers of sustainable growth
GLOBAL PLATFORM
Launches new collaboration framework with Africa at the centre
KEYNOTE SPEAKERS
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Connect directly with decision-makers in leadership,
sustainability, art and heritage, tech, finance and social impact sectors
SPEAKERS
Yvonne
Chaka Chaka
Grammy nominated artist & philanthropist
CS Mutahi
Kagwe
Cabinet Secretary of Agriculture
iBenjamen Adeyanju
CMRO GYFT Labs
Silicon Valley based climate innovation & energy access specialist
Dr James
Mworia
CEO CENTUM
PANELISTS
Yukabeth
Kidenda
CEO Teach for Africa
Prof. Nura Mohammed
Director General
Kenya School of Government
Kimberly Hickock Smith
Founder, Great being a Girl
Nzola
Miranda
MD MultiChoice
Eileen
Kemunto
Women in Business
KNCC
Kevin
Kiarie
Member Committee 10-Point agenda & NADCO Report / Chair of youth and devolution subcommittee COIN-10
Rainer
Frauenfeld
Director UNOPS
East & Southern Africa
Catherine
Musakali
Chairwoman, Women on Boards, Kenya
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Dr Manish
Shah
Chairman Kingsway Group of Companies
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Mike
Strano
CEO Yakwetu
James
Ayugi
CEO Webmasters Kenya
Lisa
Christoffersen
Founder Art Auction
East Africa
Amb Betty
Mahugu
Africa Tourism Board
H.E Alexander W Mcdonald
High Commissioner of Barbados to Kenya
Amb (Hon) Dan
Kazungu
Philanthropist
Mrs
Nelly Omino
Head of International curriculum - Kiota School
Mr. Juma Nyamori
Head Teacher Rusinga Schools
further speakers to be announced
MODERATORS
Fareed Khimani
Radio presenter & broadcaster
Janet
Mbugua
Media personality & news anchor
Charles
Kamau
Head of strategic partnership, County government of Kilifi
Chris
Kirwa
Events organiser & consultant
SUMMIT HOST
Diane
Al-Dakka
Actor writer producer
Creative Director
Mandela Leadership Summit
SUMMIT THEMES
Explore the transformative topics
shaping Africa's future
YOUTH
LEADERSHIP
&
LIFE SKILLS
INNOVATION
DIGITAL & ECONOMIC
TRANSFORMATION
& ENTREPRENEURSHIP
GENDER EQUALITY
WOMEN'S
LEADERSHIP &
EMPOWERMENT
ENVIRONMENT
&
SUSTAINABLE
DEVELOPMENT
ART
CULTURE
HERITAGE &
CREATIVE ECONOMY
DIASPORA
PAN AFRICANISM
MENA & GLOBAL
COLLABORATION
further speakers to be announced
DAY 1 - SCHEDULE
MORNING SESSION
OPENING CEREMONY
08:00 -09:00
Registration & Morning Tea
09:00 -10:30
Opening remarks & Keynote Speaker
10:30 -14:00
INNOVATION, DIGITAL & ECONOMIC TRANSFORMATION
10:30 - 11:15 - Keynote
11:15 - 12:15 - Panel Discussion
12:15 - 12:45 - Break out sessions
12:45 - 14:00 - Lunch
AFTERNOON SESSION
14:00 -16:00
ENVIRONMENT & SUSTAINABILITY
14:00 - 14:30 - Keynote
14:30 - 15:30 - Panel Discussion
15:30 - 15:45 - Tea Break
16:00 -17:00
17:30 -20:00
YOUTH LEADERSHIP & LIFE SKILLS
16:00 - 16:45 - Keynote
16:45 - 17:30 - Panel Discussion
CLOSING REMARKS & NETWORKING COCKTAIL PARTY
DAY 2 - SCHEDULE
MORNING SESSION
OPENING CEREMONY
08:00 -09:00
Registration & Morning Tea
09:00 -10:30
Opening remarks & Keynote Speaker
10:30 -14:00
DIASPORA, PAN AFRICANISM & GLOBAL COLLABORATION
10:30 - 11:15 - Keynote
11:15 - 12:15 - Panel Discussion
12:15 - 12:30 - Audience interactions
12:45 - 14:00 - Lunch
AFTERNOON SESSION
14:00 -16:00
ARTS, CULTURE & CREATIVE ECONOMY
14:00 - 14:30 - Keynote
14:30 - 15:30 - Panel Discussion
15:30 - 15:45 - Tea Break
16:00 -17:00
GENDER EQUALITY & WOMEN'S LEADERSHIP
16:00 - 16:45 - Keynote
16:45 - 17:30 - Panel Discussion
17:30 -20:00
CLOSING REMARKS & NETWORKING
Exhibitors
The Mandela Leadership Summit curates a select group of exhibitors whose work embodies excellence, transformation, and Africa’s next era of innovation. If your organisation seeks to stand alongside visionary leaders and changemakers, please contact: marketing@mandelaleadershipsummit.org for exclusive exhibitor placements and bespoke showcase opportunities.
Partnerships
Align your brand with a landmark gathering of Africa’s most influential leaders, innovators, and global partners. The Mandela Leadership Summit offers a limited number of premium partnership opportunities designed to elevate your visibility and deepen your impact across the continent. To discuss tailored partnership packages, please contact: partnerships@mandelaleadershipsummit.org
Contact Us
General Enquiries
Press & Media
Creative Direction & MENA Relations
Diane Al-Dakka — Creative Director & Mid. East
/North Africa Lead
diane.aldakka@mandelasummit.org
Rania — Assistant
rania@mandelasummit.org
Talent & Guest Speakers
krishantamasher@mandelasummit.org