Explore the 2026 Africa Startup Festival Kenya Agenda

Arrivals start now, attendees get registered and familiarize themselves with the different sections of the Festival. Its also an opportunity for light networking!

Capital is no longer just money; it's intent. It shapes who gets to build, who gets seen, and what kind of future takes form. This Fireside Chat explores the responsibility that comes with influence, and the fine line between enabling progress and defining it.

We live in an era where trust is the ultimate currency, and it’s constantly under attack. From deepfake identities and AI-generated scams to insider fraud and data manipulation, the line between authenticity and deception has never been thinner. In this conversation, we unpack what it means to build trust in a world that’s built on doubt. Zack from Archer is leading the charge with AI-driven fraud detection across Africa, where digital inclusion is expanding rapidly, but the systems that protect it haven’t caught up. With global fraud losses expected to hit $343 billion by 2027, Archer’s mission is to help banks, fintechs, and lenders detect fraudulent behavior before it happens, whether it’s loan defaults, scams, or internal corruption. Sarah from Atlantica Ventures brings the investor’s perspective: how to back founders tackling the toughest systemic problems while scaling responsibly in high-growth markets. Atlantica partners with entrepreneurs from seed to exit, supporting them with capital, operational guidance, and a global network spanning fintech, AI, agritech, logistics, and digital security.

Doing good is hard. Scaling it is harder. This AMA Session explores the highs and heartbreak of building systems that serve people and survive. Because in today's Africa, doing good isn't the goal; making it last is.

Africa's capital markets love a trend. But what happens when the spotlight moves, and the real work begins? This Fireside Chat explores what comes after the hype cycle: the slow, quiet revolution of conviction capital and the builders who refuse to trade substance for spectacle.

An opportunity for attendees to grab something to eat and take a break from the sessions.

Every founder remembers the first "yes." This AMA Session delves into what it truly takes to support Africa's next generation from day one, including the risks, the misses, the instincts, and the small bets that can change everything.

This Fireside Chat is about moving money from impact reports to impact reality, and proving that inclusive growth isn't charity, it's good business.

Host wraps up the event, highlights the next steps for the participants and passes across all other relevant info