Africa MICE Summit 2025
Nairobi, Kenya 9-11 September 2025

Africa MICE Summit 2025

MICE as a Catalyst for Trade and Investment in Africa

WHY IT MATTERS

Africa MICE Summit: Driving Economic Growth Through Business Events

Since 2018, the Africa MICE Summit has established itself as the premier learning platform for advancing Africa's Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions industry.

The 2025 edition will convene thought leaders, policymakers, investors, and event innovators to spotlight MICE as a transformative driver for economic integration, trade facilitation, tourism expansion, and sustainable development across the continent.

"From business events to business impact - AMS 2025 will demonstrate how MICE accelerates trade and investment across African markets."

This year's summit focuses on practical strategies to leverage Africa's MICE potential for broader economic benefits, showcasing success stories and forging partnerships that create tangible value beyond the events sector.

Strategic Objectives

The summit is designed to deliver measurable outcomes that advance Africa's position in the global MICE landscape while contributing to continental economic priorities.

Africa MICE Summit attendees

9-11 September 2025

Nairobi, Kenya

Summit Objectives

  • Highlight MICE as a strategic driver for trade, tourism, and investment in Africa
  • Showcase innovations in sustainable events, green technologies, and digital transformation
  • Promote capacity-building and people development within the African MICE industry
  • Connect African cities as destinations of choice for global business events

Program Highlights

Day 1

Policy, Partnerships & Power Moves: High-level discussions on MICE as an economic driver

Day 2

Innovation, Sustainability & Smart Solutions: Showcasing cutting-edge MICE technologies and practices

Day 3

Talent, Inclusion & Continental Collaboration: Building Africa's MICE workforce and partnerships

Special Features

Destination Pavilions, Investor Matchmaking, AfriConvene Green Event Awards, and Cultural Evenings

Expected Outcomes

1. Policy Insights & Investment Deals

Concrete policy recommendations and investment-ready opportunities emerging from summit discussions and networking.

2. Expanded Trade Partnerships

New partnerships that expand intra-African trade and event tourism through collaborative initiatives.

3. Destination Visibility

Raised profile for African cities and countries on the global business events map.

4. Sustainability Commitments

Industry-wide commitments to inclusive and sustainable MICE practices across Africa.