Early-bird prices end October 7 — save up to $201. 3,000+ founders, investors and builders shaping Africa’s digital economy.
Can’t make it to Nairobi? Watch the main stage live on Days 1 and 2, put your questions to the speakers, and meet delegates online.
For accredited journalists, publishers and content creators.
Bring your team — 5+ tickets across any tier, billed together.
A separate pass for Kenya-based visitors: the exhibition floor only, not a conference pass.
Walk the exhibition floor on 15 and 16 October, 9am to 6pm. Meet exhibitors and sponsors, see the startup demos and catch the FC26 Esports Tournament.
Not included: main stage and breakout sessions, workshops and masterclasses, the Deal Room, pitch competition, Innovation Awards, Night Summit, welcome reception, closing party and evening events, Day 3, meals and refreshments, and session recordings.
Every in-person pass includes full two-day conference access (Oct 15–16), all keynotes and panels, and entry to the exhibitor hall. Higher tiers add priority seating, networking lounges, the Day-3 Nairobi experience and invite-only events — see each card for the full breakdown.
The Virtual Delegate Pass ($29) is online only — it does not include entry to the venue. You get the main stage livestream on Days 1 and 2 (Oct 15–16), can submit live questions to the main stage, and join a virtual-only AMA on Day 2. It also includes session recordings after the event, the networking app with the delegate directory and messaging, Community Discord access, a digital certificate of attendance, the post-event Impact Report and an ABF2027 priority access code. Your login and joining details arrive by email before the event.
The Exhibition Pass gives you access to the ABF2026 exhibition floor on 15 and 16 October, from 9am to 6pm. You can visit all exhibitor booths, the Startup Zone, sponsor activations and the FC26 Esports Tournament. It does not include conference sessions.
No. The Exhibition Pass covers the exhibition floor only. Keynotes, panels, workshops and all breakout sessions require a Student, General, Professional or VIP pass.
Because it is a different product. The Exhibition Pass is floor access only and is priced for the local Nairobi ecosystem. The conference passes include the full program, meals, evening events and recordings.
The Exhibition Pass is for Kenya-based attendees and is paid for by M-Pesa.
No. Meals and refreshments are not included.
Yes, subject to availability. Contact us and we will apply the KES 1,500 against a General Access pass at the current price.
No. Exhibition Passes are non-refundable and non-transferable.
Early-bird pricing runs until October 7, 2026 (or until allocations sell out). After that, prices return to their standard rates shown as the struck-through “was” price on each card.
Tickets are fully refundable up to September 30, 2026. After that date tickets are non-refundable but fully transferable to another attendee at no charge.
Yes. Once your registration and payment are confirmed, you can request an official visa invitation letter from your confirmation email. Allow up to 5 business days for processing.
Student passes require a valid student ID or proof of enrolment, uploaded during registration or emailed to our team. Verification is usually completed within 48 hours.
Press accreditation is reviewed individually — apply via the Media & Press card (50 slots). For groups of 5 or more, contact our sales team for consolidated invoicing, custom terms and a reserved seating block.
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