@AfricanNGOs publishes quarterly calendars of events held in Africa that shape the African NGO and philanthropy landscape.

This calendar covers events scheduled for April to June 2026.

Events are listed in chronological order.

4th EAC Regional Science, Technology and Innovation Conference
“Harnessing Artificial Intelligence for a Resilient, Inclusive and Innovative East Africa”
30 March – 1 April 2026
Kigali, Rwanda
https://tinyurl.com/ycchfzsb

Africa Urban Forum
“Adequate Housing for All: Advancing Socio-economic and Environmental Transformation towards the realisation of Agenda 2063”
8-10 April 2026
Nairobi, Kenya
https://tinyurl.com/3hhjwhsk

4th BRICS+ Youth Innovation Summit
“Harnessing Youth Innovation for Sustainable Development and Global Prosperity”
9-10 April 2026
Pretoria, South Africa
https://tinyurl.com/yph5ez36

28th CSO Forum on the Rights and Welfare of the Child
“Inclusion for Every Child: Building Equitable Futures Across Africa”
13-16 April 2026
Maseru, Lesotho
https://tinyurl.com/ykjk8v2a

Digital Rights and Inclusion Forum
“Building Inclusive and Resilient Digital Futures”
14-16 April 2026
Abidjan, Côte D’Ivoire
https://tinyurl.com/erkrcat5

Coaches and Mentors of South Africa (COMENSA) Africa Conference
“From Seed to Significance – Nurturing Growth, Cultivating Legacy”
16-17 April 2026
Johannesburg, South Africa
https://tinyurl.com/5cke45a5

Annual SAf-CNGO High-Level Stakeholders Symposium
“Strengthening Inclusive Regional Integration Through Enhanced People-Centred Partnerships toward a successful RISDP 2020–2030, Operationalisation of the SADC Mechanism for Engagement with NSAs, and AfCFTA Implementation”
20-22 April 2026
Mahe, Seychelles
https://tinyurl.com/uzapxhf8

Africa Health Business Symposium 2026
“Powering Impact, Sustainability and Economic Growth in Africa”
21-23 April 2026
Nairobi, Kenya
https://tinyurl.com/56brpmxy

3rd International Conference of the Dawood Research Institute
“Contemporary Practice of Philanthropy in Africa: Prospects and Challenges”
21-23 April 2026
Abuja, Nigeria
https://tinyurl.com/cuyy8y5e

2nd Warriors for Good Summit and Awards
“Transforming the Future: Accelerating Impact in a Rapidly Changing World”
24 April 2026
Nairobi, Kenya
https://tinyurl.com/th5349c8

AfricaXchange
“Money, Markets, Mindsets”
27-29 April 2026
Nairobi, Kenya
https://tinyurl.com/2enrrkud

World Health Summit Regional Meeting
“Reimagining Africa’s Health Systems: Innovation, Integration, and Interdependence”
27-29 April 2026
Nairobi, Kenya
https://tinyurl.com/54b4nusa

12th Session of the Africa Regional Forum on Sustainable Development
“Transformative and Coordinated Actions for the 2030 Agenda and Agenda 2063”
28-30 April 2026
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
https://tinyurl.com/3kjy5bju

3rd Annual Africa Financial Inclusion Summit and Expo
29-30 April 2026
Cape Town, South Africa
https://tinyurl.com/bdcpc8x5

9th Uganda Evaluation Week
“Innovate, Include, Impact: Advancing Evidence for Transformative and Sustainable Development”
4-8 May 2026
Kampala, Uganda
https://tinyurl.com/2ktaxmz5

Trialogue Business in Society Conference
“Voices. Values. Vision”
5-6 May 2026
Johannesburg, South Africa
https://tinyurl.com/v6naw429

14th RightsCon
5-8 May 2026
Lusaka, Zambia
https://tinyurl.com/2mssy5ux

International Association for Political Science Students World Congress
“Academic Freedom”
5-9 May 2026
Vanderbijlpark, South Africa
https://tinyurl.com/4v2f89ky

Africa Health Awards & Summit
“Advancing Equity, Innovation & Resilience in Global Health”
7-8 May 2026
Kigali, Rwanda
https://tinyurl.com/yc86thwc

87th Ordinary Session of the African Commission on Human & Peoples’ Rights
11-20 May 2026
Banjul, The Gambia
https://tinyurl.com/3s96nskw

Africa Non-Profit Summit
“Empowering Nonprofits – Innovation for Sustainable Impact”
12 May 2026
Accra, Ghana
https://tinyurl.com/d7cphyuu

Gender Impact Investment Summit
”From Commitment to Action: Strengthening Inclusive Gender Lens Investment for Nigeria’s Growth”
14 May 2026
Lagos, Nigeria
https://tinyurl.com/3ktmbb9a

Africa Tech Policy Summit
19-21 May 2026
Nairobi, Kenya
https://tinyurl.com/2d6v9fw3

10th OTT Conference
“Think Tanks and Trust”
19-21 May 2026
Rabat, Morocco
https://tinyurl.com/as8cd8ap

ICT4D Conference 2026
“Delivering impact through digital transformation, together”
20-22 May 2026
Nairobi, Kenya
https://tinyurl.com/y4ec57kp

Africa Shared Value & ESG Summit
25-26 May 2026
Lagos, Nigeria
https://tinyurl.com/5y6t58k9

Uganda Internet Governance Forum
27-28 May 2026
Kampala, Uganda
https://tinyurl.com/cfnfxb5w

Inclusive Africa Conference 2026
“Accelerating Digital Accessibility and AI Solutions for Africa’s Future”
2-4 June 2026
Nairobi, Kenya
https://tinyurl.com/43p28nk2

Global Data Festival and the Kenya Space Expo & Conference
“Powering Resilience, Innovation, and Partnership through Data and Technology”
2-5 June 2026
Nairobi, Kenya
https://tinyurl.com/4h97xrmr

9th RHNK Pan-African AYSRHR Scientific Conference
“Strengthening SRHR to Achieve Youth Agency, Full Potential and Meaningful Engagement in Africa’s Dynamic Socio-Political and Economic Landscape”
2-5 June 2026
Mombasa, Kenya
https://tinyurl.com/yv7msjne

AidEx Nairobi
“Beyond Delivering ‘More with Less’ – Scaling innovative solutions, partnership approaches, and financing models to deliver sustainable humanitarian and development responses”
3-4 June 2026
Nairobi, Kenya
https://tinyurl.com/y6m7863m

Conference of Youth on Environment and Climate 2026
“Future of Work, Technology & Sustainability in a Changing Environment”
3-4 June 2026
Abuja, Nigeria
https://tinyurl.com/3vt64ex7

Africa Impact Summit
“Beyond Borders: Scaling Impact and Innovation for Africa’s Sustainable Transformation”
10-12 June 2026
Lusaka, Zambia
https://tinyurl.com/mwypekp5

West Africa Feminist Data Summit
12-14 June 2026
Accra, Ghana
https://tinyurl.com/57c62m43

11th Our Ocean Conference
“Our Ocean, Our Heritage. Our Future”
16-18 June 2026
Mombasa, Kenya
https://tinyurl.com/52zcxmyk

10th East Africa Philanthropy Conference
“Anchoring Systems in an Era of Transition”
16-20 June 2026
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
https://tinyurl.com/v9ndnkkz

West African Alternative Care Summit
17-18 June 2026
Accra, Ghana
https://tinyurl.com/jpbdjey5

Innovate4Cities Conference
21-24 June 2026
Nairobi, Kenya
https://tinyurl.com/258a6p7p

Pan African City Symposium and Exposition
“Smart Futures: From Smart Villages to Smart Economies – Exploring Models that Create Resilient, Equitable, Regenerative, and Thriving Communities”
22-29 June 2026
Gqeberha, South Africa
https://tinyurl.com/3fvme47x

6th African Youth SDGs Summit
“Reimagining Africa through Youth-Driven Solutions”
23-25 June 2026
Accra, Ghana
https://tinyurl.com/yekjjj5t

African Data Science Conference 2026
24-26 June 2026
Johannesburg, South Africa
https://tinyurl.com/bdecjwyc

Conference on the Judgments and Decisions of African Union Human Rights Bodies
25-26 June 2026
Pretoria, South Africa
https://tinyurl.com/3edtzydc

Yidan Prize Conference 2026
“Unleashing Africa’s potential – The role of education in a new era of development”
29 June – 1 July 2026
Dakar, Senegal
https://tinyurl.com/mchyua2t

Financing Agri-Food Systems Sustainably (FINAS 2026)
“Towards Sustainable Financial Architecture for Africa’s Food Systems”
30 June – 2 July 2026
Nairobi, Kenya
https://tinyurl.com/332sy979

@AfricanNGOs will update this calendar regularly.

Calendars for events scheduled from July to September and from October to December 2026 will be published later this year.

Please comment below if you know of other African NGO and philanthropy events scheduled for the rest of 2026.

*Disclaimer: The information about these events is issued by specific organisations and @AfricanNGOs is not responsible for its accuracy.

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