Connecting entrepreneurs, markets and opportunities: register for GEC+Africa 2026
The Global Entrepreneurship Congress Africa (GEC+Africa) 2026 is set to take place in Cape Town, focusing on connecting entrepreneurs and fostering economic growth across the continent. Organizers are offering free general registration to encourage broad participation from startups and MSMEs.
Why it matters
This event serves as a major hub for investment and policy dialogue, directly influencing the development of the African startup ecosystem.
Registrations for the 2026 edition of the Global Entrepreneurship Congress Africa (GEC+Africa) are in full swing, marking the countdown to one of the continent’s most anticipated gatherings dedicated to advancing entrepreneurship and business growth.
Hosted under the theme “Connecting Africa”, GEC+Africa 2026 will take place on September 16 and 17 at the Cape Town International Convention Centre.
It will bring together thousands of entrepreneurs, policymakers, investors, corporates, and ecosystem leaders from across Africa and the globe.
Delegates can look forward to two days of high-level plenary sessions, panel discussions, workshops, exhibitions, investor engagements, policy dialogues, pitching sessions, masterclasses, and networking opportunities designed to foster innovation, collaboration, and economic growth.
“GEC+Africa is a platform for entrepreneurs and ecosystem leaders committed to shaping Africa’s economic future,” says Carmen Rudd, GEC+Africa project lead.
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