The African Entrepreneurship & Business Summit (AEBS) 2026 will begin unveiling its official speaker lineup on 10 August 2026, setting the stage for a new series of conversations around entrepreneurship, business growth, innovation and Africa’s global economic ambitions.
Scheduled for 5 November 2026 in Lagos, the sixth edition of AEBS will bring together entrepreneurs, founders, executives, investors, creatives, innovators, policymakers and industry leaders under the theme, “Made in Africa. Built for the World.”
The speaker announcement marks a major milestone in the build up to the 2026 summit, with the organisers preparing to introduce voices whose experience and perspectives reflect the evolving African business landscape.
A Stage for Africa’s Builders
AEBS has positioned itself as Africa’s Home of Builders, creating a platform for people actively building businesses, shaping industries and developing solutions across the continent.
The 2026 programme will feature keynote conversations, business masterclasses, panel discussions, curated networking experiences and a business exhibition designed to connect ideas with people and opportunities.
The summit is also expected to create space for conversations around the realities of building African businesses in an increasingly competitive global market.
From scaling local companies to developing globally relevant products and brands, the conversations will explore what it takes to move from ambition to execution.
What Does It Take to Build Made in Africa Brands for the World?
The question sits at the heart of the 2026 edition. Across Africa, entrepreneurs and businesses are increasingly looking beyond their immediate markets. They are building products, services and brands with ambitions to compete across borders.
For AEBS, the conversation is not simply about celebrating what Africa has produced. It is about examining how African businesses can build with the quality, strategy, innovation and ambition required to thrive globally. The speakers taking the AEBS stage will bring different experiences and perspectives to that conversation.
They represent the entrepreneurs who have built businesses, the executives shaping industries, the innovators developing new solutions and the leaders creating opportunities across the continent.
Speaker Announcements Begin 10 August
The official AEBS 2026 speaker announcements will commence on 10 August 2026, with the lineup expected to be revealed progressively throughout August.
The announcement campaign will give audiences an opportunity to discover the people behind the conversations that will define this year’s summit.
For entrepreneurs, investors and business leaders watching Africa’s rapidly changing business environment, the speaker lineup will also provide an early indication of the ideas and perspectives expected to take centre stage in November.
AEBS 2026 will take place on 5 November 2026 in Lagos, Nigeria.
As anticipation builds, the summit is inviting Africa’s builders to prepare for a day focused on knowledge, connection, opportunity and the future of African enterprise.