The Sankalp Africa Summit, considered by some as the fastest growing inclusive development platform for entrepreneurs, investors, innovators, donors and corporations, is set to take place in February 25 – 26, 2016 at the Kenya School of Government.
Sankalp Africa Summit 2016 will be the third edition in East Africa with over 800 delegates – consisting of eminent social impact partners like World Bank Group, USAID, The Lemelson Foundation, Shell Foundation, Kenya Climate Innovation Center, Educate Global Fund and ICCO Cooperation among others – expected to attend.
Over the last three years 1000+ people have attended the summit which has featured partners, enterprises and entrepreneurs from 30+ countries, including 15+ African Nations. The Sankalp Forum was established to enable a common action platform to connect, collaborate and celebrate African entrepreneurship.
Each year Sankalp recognizes high potential entrepreneurs as leaders of the Future of Africa. This year, 13 enterprises will pitch to the audience at Sankalp to compete for the coveted Sankalp Africa Award. Over the last 2 years, Sankalp has recognized 20 enterprises in Africa and facilitated investments worth US $ 200,000 into one enterprise. Globally, Sankalp has supported 500 such businesses and channeled investments worth US$ 120Mn.
Winners of this year’s award will be chosen by a jury featuring leading industry veterans including investment guru Aly Khan Satchu, CEO, Rich Management, Duncan Onyango, Regional Director, Acumen Fund, Manu Chandaria, Chairman, Comcraft, Amrote Abdella, Regional Director,Microsoft4Africa, Jasper Snouk, CFO, Doen Foundation, Eline Blaauboer, Managing Partner, Spark Fund, Mark Carrato, Economic Growth Director, USAID and Courtney Blodgett, Program Officer, Vulcan Inc.
