About
#AFRICAN STARTUP EXPO 2026
AFRICAN STARTUP EXPO
International Exhibition for Startups, Innovation & Venture Capital
The continental meeting point for startups, investors, technology leaders, accelerators, and innovation ecosystems.
- December 3–5, 2026
- Casablanca International Fair - OFEC - Morocco
#AFRICAN STARTUP EXPO 2026
Visit the Expo. Join the Pitches. Connect with Capital. Scale Across Africa.
African Startup Expo is the annual gathering where startup founders, venture capital firms, angel investors, corporate innovation leaders, tech providers, incubators, and public institutions converge to shape the future of African entrepreneurship.
Over three days, African Startup Expo delivers a powerful mix of Expo, Conferences, Pitch Sessions, Workshops, and Curated Networking, designed to help startups raise capital, form strategic partnerships, gain visibility, and accelerate growth across African and international markets.
#AFRICAN STARTUP EXPO 2026
A Pan-African Innovation Platform
African Startup Expo is a core pillar of a broader entrepreneurial ecosystem, co-located with major complementary exhibitions to multiply synergies, cross-sector collaboration, and business opportunities.
The co-located Events with AFRICAN STARTUP EXPO
Entreprendre Expo EMECEXPO Private Label World Expo |
Entreprendre Expo
(co-located)
• Strategy
• Organization
• Growth
EMECEXPO
(co-located)
• E-commerce
• Digital Marketing
• Digital Growth
Private Label World Expo
(co-located)
• Manufacturers
• Packaging
• High-margin products
Core Focus Areas
African Startup Expo connects the people who build, fund, and scale innovation across Africa:
Startup Growth & Market Expansion
• Product-market fit and validation
• Go-to-market strategy & customer acquisition
• Cross-border expansion across African markets
• Scaling operations and performance management
Venture Capital & Fundraising
• Angel investing & venture capital
• Seed, Series A & growth funding
• Term sheets, valuation & due diligence
• Investor-founder matchmaking sessions
Technology & Emerging Innovation
• AI & Machine Learning
• Fintech & Digital Financial Infrastructure
• SaaS & scalable digital platforms
• Blockchain & Web3
• DeepTech & automation solutions
Corporate Innovation & Open Innovation
• Corporate venture arms
• Open innovation programs
• Startup-corporate partnerships
• Digital transformation strategy
Ecosystem & Support Infrastructure
• Incubators & accelerators
• Innovation hubs
• Public sector programs
• Legal & regulatory advisory
• Cross-border market facilitation
Cross-Border Expansion & Global Market Access
• International partnerships and global investor access
• Soft-landing programs and ecosystem bridging initiatives
• Positioning African startups for global competitiveness
#AFRICAN STARTUP EXPO
What African Startup Expo Provides You With
Exceptional Networking
Meet high-impact founders, active investors, corporate innovation leaders, policymakers, and ecosystem builders from across Africa and beyond, focused on real conversations and long-term collaboration.
Face-to-Face Investment Meetings
In a digital-first world, African Startup Expo creates in-person opportunities that accelerate trust, funding decisions, partnerships, and market expansion.
Knowledge & Strategic Insight
Join conferences and hands-on workshops to explore emerging trends, learn practical fundraising and scaling frameworks, and leave with actionable growth strategies.
Collaborations & Deal Flow
African Startup Expo facilitates real business opportunities, between startups and investors, corporates and innovators, institutions and ecosystem enablers, building a stronger pan-African innovation network.
Conference & Workshop Topics
African Startup Expo brings together those who build and finance Africa’s innovation economy:
Startup Growth & Expansion
• Scaling across multiple African markets
• Building sustainable revenue models
• Growth marketing for tech startups
Venture Capital & Investment
• Preparing for investor due diligence
• Fundraising strategy from pre-seed to Series A
• Building long-term investor relationships
AI & Emerging Technologies
• AI-driven operational optimization
• Generative AI for startup productivity
• Data-driven decision-making
Fintech & Digital Finance
• Financial inclusion & digital payments
• Embedded finance & startup monetization
• Compliance & regulatory challenges in African markets
Corporate Innovation
• Structuring startup–corporate partnerships
• Venture client models
• Innovation procurement strategies
Women & Youth in Innovation
• Access to capital for female founders
• Youth entrepreneurship acceleration
• Inclusive ecosystem building
#EMECEXPO 2026
Who's Speaking
Mohammed Amine Moukriss
Mohammed Amine Moukriss
Mohammed Amine Moukriss
