YouthConnekt Africa Summit 2023 (2024)

Vision

Connecting African youth for socio-economic transformation.

Mission

YouthConnekt Africa Hub is a Pan-African platform that seeks to empower young people by enhancing their knowledge, experiences and skills while investing in their ideas, innovations and initiatives so that Africa makes progress in harnessing its demographic dividends by 2030.

Jobs & Entrepreneurship

Create 10 million jobs in sustainable job environments in emerging industries.

Gender

Develop sustainable initiatives & policies that reduce gender inequality in education, jobs, technology & leadership.

Education / Skills

Create 25 million opportunities through training & enrolment in workplaces.

Technology & Innovation

Connect incubation hubs across the continent & provide access to markets, capital & partnership opportunities. Nurture 5,000 digital ambassadors in every country in Africa. Connect & digitally empower 100,000,000 Africans.

Civic Participation & Leadership

Identify, nurture & grow 1 million leaders.

Policies

We bridge the gaps between nations by bringing together government leaders & policy influencer to share knowledge, exchange strategic ideas and implement policies to advance the achievement of goals for youth in alignment with the African Youth Charter and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

Programs

We identify existing programs aligned with the YouthConnekt Africa goals, and facilitate a platform to work together to achieve our common goals. These programs also assist in measuring, monitoring & maintaining successful initiatives aligned with the YouthConnekt objectives.

Partnerships

We seek partnerships with private sector, government institutions, civic society, development partners, and academia to deliver programs, bring other partners on board, innovate & provide solutions for implementation.

Hosted by the Government of Kenya in partnership with the YouthConnekt Africa Hub and UNDP, the 6th edition of the YouthConnekt Africa Summit is expected to convene over 20,000 young people, government officials, corporate leaders and development champions.

This year's Summit aims to spotlight Youth leadership and innovation for Africa's integration through policy discussions, storytelling and networking, and entrepreneur focused programmes including a marketplace and investor meetings.

The YouthConnekt Africa has evolved into the largest business and policy convener on youth development in Africa. Hosted by Heads of State, the summit engages youth with leaders, policymakers, development champions and various actors on emerging development issues. It drives strong policy influence and increased investment in the creation of opportunities for young people in Africa.

Youth entrepreneurs, leaders, innovators, artists and students
Heads of State
Ministers of Youth
Governments Officials
AU Commission Leaders
Heads of Development Partners

International Organizations
Business leaders
Innovation & Incubation labs
Academia
Sports & Creative Industry Leaders
Media

Focus I: Sustainable Green Livelihoods, Climate Adaptation and Resilience;
Focus II: The Renaissance of the African Dream;
Focus III: Leveraging Innovation and Digital Era;
Focus IV: Sustainable Peace, Security and Reconciliation;
Focus V: Enterprise Development: The Future of Africa's Borderless Commerce;
Focus VI: Vulnerabilities around Mental, Sexual and Reproductive health;
Focus VII: Reimagining Business for Africa's Creative Industry, Sports and Culture

Over three days, 20,000+ delegates you will be able to participate in different activities aligned cutting across the thematic tracks

Thought leadership roundtables.

A seat at the big table with policy makers.

Xchange Lounges.

Connekt with like-minded change makers.

Masterclasses.

Learn. Elevate. Change the world.

Spotlight presentations.

Get inspired by trailblazers who shape our world.

High level Plenaries.

Discuss. Debate. Determine...your future.

Accreditation

● Registration closes on 4th December 2023

● Accreditation for Local Delegates: 6th December 2023

● Accreditation for International Delegates: 4th - 9th December 2023

Venue: Charter Hall

Friday

8 December 2023

Saturday

9 December 2023

Sunday

10 December 2023

Monday

11 December 2023

6am - 8am

Walk for Peace and Tree Planting

Format: Walk & Tree Planting| Lead: MoYSA Venue: Kasarani Ecosystem

Participants: 500 pax (Register ahead of the event)

9am - 12pm

Add to calendar 12/08/2023 09:00 AM 12/08/2023 12:00 PM Africa/Nairobi YouthConnekt 2023 - YouthConnekt Africa Technical Committee Meeting KICC

YouthConnekt Africa Technical Committee Meeting

Format: Workshop | Room: Lenana | Leads: MoYSA, YCA
Participants: 80 pax (Invite Only)

9am - 4pm

Add to calendar 12/08/2023 09:00 AM 12/08/2023 04:00 PM Africa/Nairobi YouthConnekt 2023 - Youth Leadership Workshop KICC

Youth Leadership Workshop

Venue: Holiday Inn Hotel

Format:Workshop
Leads: YCA, UNICEF
Participants: 80 pax

8.30am - 4pm

Add to calendar 12/08/2023 08:30 AM 12/08/2023 04:00 PM Africa/Nairobi YouthConnekt 2023 - Policy Hacklab 2 KICC

Policy Hacklab 2

Venue: Holiday Inn Hotel

Format:Action workshop for small group solutioneering
Leads: YCA - MCF - UNDP
Participants: 70 pax

9am - 1pm

Add to calendar 12/08/2023 09:00 AM 12/08/2023 01:00 PM Africa/Nairobi YouthConnekt 2023 - Youth-Centered Innovation - Mental Health and ASRHR Hacklab 1 KICC

Youth-Centered Innovation - Mental Health and ASRHR Hacklab 1

Venue: KICC - Aberdare

Format:Pitch Presentations, Networking Session
Leads: UNFPA Kenya & ESARO
Participants: 50 pax

2.30pm - 4pm

Add to calendar 12/08/2023 02:30 PM 12/08/2023 04:00 PM Africa/Nairobi YouthConnekt 2023 - Masterclass: Access to Finance & Markets KICC

Masterclass: Access to Finance & Markets

Format:Workshop | Room: Tsavo Wing 2 | Lead: AUDA NEPAD

9am - 4pm

Add to calendar 12/08/2023 09:00 AM 12/08/2023 04:00 PM Africa/Nairobi YouthConnekt 2023 - Innovation Hub KICC

Innovation Hub

Venue:KICC, Tsavo Hall wIng 1

5pm - 7pm

Add to calendar 12/08/2023 05:00 PM 12/08/2023 07:00 PM Africa/Nairobi YouthConnekt 2023 - Entrepreneurs Caravan Networking Event KICC

Entrepreneurs Caravan Networking Event

Location: Talanta Plaza

6am - 9.30am

Arrival of Delegates & Networking

Accreditation

9.30am - 10.30am

Add to calendar 12/09/2023 09:00 AM 12/09/2023 10:30 AM Africa/Nairobi YouthConnekt 2023 - Launch of YouthConnekt Africa Summit Spaces KICC, Nairobi, Kenya

Launch of YouthConnekt Africa Summit Spaces

Innovation Hub

Format: Booths | Venue: Tsavo Hall

Job Fair

Leads: MoYAS, HUAWEI | Format: Booths | Venue: KICC Grounds

Egumeni Hub - Africa Youth Pavilion

Lead: African Union Commission | Format: Workshop | Venue: KICC Grounds

11am - 2pm

Add to calendar 12/09/2023 11:00 AM 12/09/2023 02:00 PM Africa/Nairobi YouthConnekt 2023 - Official Opening Ceremony KICC, Nairobi, Kenya

Official Opening Ceremony

Presidential Event

Format: Plenary | Room: Main Hall - YCA

7pm - 10pm

Add to calendar 12/09/2023 07:00 PM 12/09/2023 10:00 PM Africa/Nairobi YouthConnekt 2023 - African Cultural Dinner KICC, Nairobi, Kenya

African Cultural Dinner

Venue: Nairobi National Park

By invitation only

9.30am – 10.30am

Renewed Ambitions: Paving the Way for Agenda 2063's Second Decade

Add to calendar 12/10/2023 09:30 AM 12/10/2023 10:30 AM Africa/Nairobi YouthConnekt 2023 - Renewed Ambitions: Paving the Way for Agenda 2063's Second Decade KICC, Nairobi, Kenya

Format: Panel Session | Room: Main Hall - YCA
Leads: AUDA-NEPAD
Session Brief: “Realising the Africa We Want through Youth-Centered Development”

Enterprise Development: The Future of Africa’s Borderless Commerce

Add to calendar 12/10/2023 09:30 AM 12/10/2023 10:30 AM Africa/Nairobi YouthConnekt 2023 - Enterprise Development: The Future of Africa’s Borderless Commerce KICC, Nairobi, Kenya

Format: Panel Session | Room: Tsavo Wing 2
Lead: AfCFTA

Egumeni Hub - Africa Youth Pavilion

Add to calendar 12/10/2023 09:30 AM 12/10/2023 10:30 AM Africa/Nairobi YouthConnekt 2023 - Egumeni Hub - Africa Youth Pavilion KICC, Nairobi, Kenya

Format: Workshop | Room: AU Pavilion
Lead: African Union Commission & Trace Academia

10.30am – 11.30am

Leveraging Innovation and the Digital Era

Add to calendar 12/10/2023 09:00 AM 12/10/2023 10:00 AM Africa/Nairobi YouthConnekt 2023 - Leveraging Innovation and the Digital Era KICC, Nairobi, Kenya

Format: Panel Session | Room: Main Hall - YCA
Leads: YCA, UNICEF

Improving Youth Employability through Skills

Add to calendar 12/10/2023 09:00 AM 12/10/2023 10:00 AM Africa/Nairobi YouthConnekt 2023 - Improving Youth Employability through Skills KICC, Nairobi, Kenya

Format: Policy Roundtable | Room: Tsavo Wing 2
Leads: YCA, Mastercard Foundation, Microsoft Philanthropies

Youth Mental, Sexual and Reproductive Health

Add to calendar 12/10/2023 09:00 AM 12/10/2023 11:30 AM Africa/Nairobi YouthConnekt 2023 - Youth Mental, Sexual and Reproductive Health KICC, Nairobi, Kenya

Format: Two panel sessions | Room: Courtyard
Lead: UNFPA | Focal Persons: Kigen, Isabelle Jost

Session Brief: Empowering Youth to take charge of their Mental Health And Sexual Reproductive Health

Borderless Innovations

Add to calendar 12/10/2023 09:00 AM 12/10/2023 10:00 AM Africa/Nairobi YouthConnekt 2023 - Borderless Innovations KICC, Nairobi, Kenya

Format: TedTalk Style | Room: Aberdare
Lead: YCA

11.30pm – 12.30pm

Inclusive Governance: Finding the Missing Peace

Add to calendar 12/10/2023 11:30 AM 12/10/2023 12:30 PM Africa/Nairobi YouthConnekt 2023 - Inclusive Governance: Finding the Missing Peace KICC, Nairobi, Kenya

Format: Panel | Room: Aberdere

Leads: YCA, UNDP

Add to calendar 12/10/2023 11:30 AM 12/10/2023 12:30 PM Africa/Nairobi YouthConnekt 2023 - Fireside Chat: Young Women in Leadership KICC, Nairobi, Kenya

Fireside Chat: Young Women in Leadership

Format: Tedtalk Style | Room: Tsavo Wing 2

Lead: AUDA-NEPAD

Add to calendar 12/10/2023 11:30 AM 12/10/2023 12:30 PM Africa/Nairobi YouthConnekt 2023 - Growing a Greener Future: African Youth at the forefront in Sustainable Agriculture and Resilience Climate KICC, Nairobi, Kenya

Growing a Greener Future: African Youth at the forefront in Sustainable Agriculture and Resilience Climate

Format: Panel Session | Room: Aberdare

Lead: Smachs Foundation

11.30am – 13.30pm

Reimagining Business for Africa’s Creative Economy, Tourism, Culture, and Sports Industry

Add to calendar 12/10/2023 11:30 AM 12/10/2023 01:30 PM Africa/Nairobi YouthConnekt 2023 - Reimagining Business for Africa’s Creative Economy, Tourism, Culture, and Sports Industry KICC, Nairobi, Kenya

Format: Panel Session | Room: Courtyard Hall
Lead: Talanta Hela
Performance: All-Africa Performance on Youth Innovating a Borderless African Renaissance

12.30pm – 1.30pm

TimXYouthConnekt

Add to calendar 12/10/2023 12:30 AM 12/10/2023 01:00 PM Africa/Nairobi YouthConnekt 2023 - TimXYouthConnekt KICC, Nairobi, Kenya

Format: Panel Session | Room: Main Hall - YCA
Leads: UNDP

Youth Engagement in Agrifood Systems

Add to calendar 12/10/2023 12:30 PM 12/10/2023 01:30 PM Africa/Nairobi YouthConnekt 2023 - Youth Engagement in Agrifood Systems KICC, Nairobi, Kenya

Format: Panel session | Room: Tsavo Wing 2

Lead: FAO

9am – 2pm

Hustlers Bazaar

Add to calendar 12/10/2023 09:00 AM 12/10/2023 02:00 PM Africa/Nairobi YouthConnekt 2023 - Hustlers Bazaar KICC, Nairobi, Kenya

Format: Booths

The Unscripted Podcast - Studio

Live Podcast Studio

African Pride Mural

Format: Mural on African Identity.

Counseling Booths

Partners: Red Cross, Amani, AMREF,
UNICEF Chatbots (QR Code to access services), MoH

1.30pm – 2.30pm

Lunch

3pm – 6.30pm

MINISTERIAL MEETING

Add to calendar 12/10/2023 03:00 PM 12/10/2023 06:30 PM Africa/Nairobi YouthConnekt 2023 - MINISTERIAL MEETING KICC, Nairobi, Kenya

YouthConnekt Africa Steering Committee Meeting

Format: Steering Committee, Lunch | Room: Lenana
Leads: YCA, MoYAS

6pm - 8pm

African Comedy Night

Add to calendar 12/10/2023 06:00 PM 12/10/2023 10:00 PM Africa/Nairobi YouthConnekt 2023 - African Comedy Night KICC, Nairobi, Kenya

Format: Entertainment | Venue: Comesa Hall

9am – 10am

The Creators’ Boma

Add to calendar 12/11/2023 09:00 AM 12/11/2023 10:00 AM Africa/Nairobi YouthConnekt 2023 - The Creators’ Boma KICC, Nairobi, Kenya

Format: Circle Panel, Creative Performances, TedTalk Style, Live Painting

Room: Main Hall - YCA

Masterclass: Export Readiness for Youth in Agriculture in Africa

Add to calendar 12/11/2023 09:00 AM 12/11/2023 10:00 AM Africa/Nairobi YouthConnekt 2023 - Masterclass: Export Readiness for Youth in Agriculture in Africa KICC, Nairobi, Kenya

Format: Workshop | Room: Aberdare

Leads: Dode Seidu, FAO

Participants: 200 pax

Imagine if everybody did volunteer for a Borderless Africa

Add to calendar 12/11/2023 09:00 AM 12/11/2023 10:00 AM Africa/Nairobi YouthConnekt 2023 - Imagine if everybody did volunteer for a Borderless Africa KICC, Nairobi, Kenya

Format: Panel session | Room: Tsavo Wing 2

Leads: YCA, UNV

10am – 11am

Policy Dialogue: Dignified and fulfilling Work for Youth in Africa

Add to calendar 12/11/2023 10:00 AM 12/11/2023 11:00 AM Africa/Nairobi YouthConnekt 2023 - Policy Dialogue: Dignified and fulfilling Work for Youth in Africa KICC, Nairobi, Kenya

Format: Panel Session | Room: Courtyard

Leads: YCA, Mastercard Foundation

Policy Hackathon: Youth in Peace and Security

Add to calendar 12/11/2023 10:00 AM 12/11/2023 11:00 AM Africa/Nairobi YouthConnekt 2023 - Policy Hackathon: Youth in Peace and Security KICC, Nairobi, Kenya

Format: Workshop | Room: Lenana

Lead: UNDP

Participants: 50 pax (Invite only: Pre-registration required)

11am – 12pm

Policy Dialogue: African Youth Mobility to Power African Labor Markets and Trade

Add to calendar 12/11/2023 11:00 AM 12/11/2023 12:00 PM Africa/Nairobi YouthConnekt 2023 - Policy Dialogue: African Youth Mobility to Power African Labor Markets and Trade KICC, Nairobi, Kenya

Format: Panel Session | Room: Main Hall - YCA

Leads: YCA, IOM, UNDP

Policy Dialogue: Navigating our Digital Future - Technology & Innovation

Add to calendar 12/11/2023 10:00 AM 12/11/2023 11:00 AM Africa/Nairobi YouthConnekt 2023 - Policy Dialogue: Navigating our Digital Future - Technology & Innovation KICC, Nairobi, Kenya

Format: Panel | Room: Aberdare

Lead: META