Nairobi, the vibrant tech and cultural hub of East Africa, is set to host Africa’s most anticipated gathering of creative and technology industry leaders, policymakers, and changemakers from May 21 to 25, 2025. The 2025 Africa Soft Power Summit will bring together top voices in tech, women’s leadership, innovation, and the creative economy, solidifying Kenya’s capital as a leading force in the continent’s digital and economic transformation.
With the theme “Africa’s Growth Engine: Aligning the Flow of Money, Innovation, and Global Opportunities,” this year’s edition aims to reshape narratives, spotlight African ingenuity, and connect the continent’s rising stars with global investment opportunities. From fintech disruptors and AI innovators to influential female leaders and creative entrepreneurs, the summit is set to showcase the power of Africa’s soft assets in driving sustainable economic growth.
Backed by a robust lineup of programs, including the Remarkable African Women’s Leadership Conference, the Creative & Innovative Industries Conference, and the prestigious ASP Gala & Awards, the event is designed to foster collaboration between Africa’s diaspora communities, global investors, and local change agents. Organizers describe the summit as a strategic catalyst for dialogue on Africa’s place in a fast-changing geo-economic order.
Dr. Nkiru Balonwu, Founder of the Africa Soft Power Group, emphasized the importance of this year’s summit: “In a world grappling with climate crises, rapid AI adoption, and shifting political realities, Africa’s creative and tech sectors have shown they can deliver global solutions. By bringing the summit to Nairobi, we’re expanding our reach and reaffirming our commitment to a pan-African vision.”
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The 2025 summit will focus on four critical areas: global economic shifts, cross-border innovation, sustainable commercialization of African creativity, and the growing influence of artificial intelligence in African business ecosystems. Experts will explore the role of remittances, diaspora partnerships, e-commerce, and regulatory frameworks in scaling up Africa’s tech infrastructure and creative output.
Moving from Kigali, which hosted the last three summits, to Nairobi reflects a deliberate strategy to engage with East Africa’s booming innovation landscape. Known for its thriving startup scene and strong female leadership in business and governance, Nairobi offers the ideal environment to drive forward Africa’s soft power agenda.
As conversations around diversity, inclusion, and indigenous innovation continue to dominate global discourse, the Africa Soft Power Summit is positioning Nairobi as the epicenter of Africa’s 21st-century influence, where culture meets commerce, and creativity powers growth.
