08–09/OCTOBER/2026

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Be a part of Ethiopia's largest industry summit and get a chance to meet, collaborate and build the future of Africa.

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Powering Ethiopia's Next Leap Forward

Enkopa Summit is Ethiopia's leading industry event for deal-making, partnerships, and investment. Led by Laurendeau & Associates (L&A), it brings together top leaders, entrepreneurs, decision-makers, tech experts, policymakers, and academics to drive change in Ethiopia and across Africa.

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800+

Participants

200+

Companies

25+

Countries Represented

100+

Speakers

BEST OF PREVIOUS SUMMIT

Enkopa 2025 delivered breakthroughs

The 2025 summit pushed the boundaries of innovation and collaboration. From high-impact keynotes to industry-shaping partnerships, it brought together bold ideas and meaningful connections that set the stage for an even stronger 2026.

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Unlocking the Power Within Large Enterprises, CVC, and the Diaspora Community

Unlocking the Power Within Large Enterprises, CVC, and the Diaspora Community

Startup and Investment in Africa

Startup and Investment in Africa

Emerging Technologies in Africa.

Emerging Technologies in Africa.

2025 Topics
Startup
Financial Services
Fintech
Gaming
AI
Health Tech
Banking
Talent
Cyber security
Coding
M&A
Big data
IP Law
Organizational Culture
IPO
Metaverse
EdTech
Regulation
BEST OF THE SPEAKERS

Featured speakers of 2025

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Ken Shibusawa 🇯🇵

Ken Shibusawa 🇯🇵

CEO

Shibusawa and Company

Abel Beyene 🇪🇹

Abel Beyene 🇪🇹

Vice President of Brokerage Operations

CBE Capital

Dr. Tilahun Esmael Kassahun 🇪🇹

Dr. Tilahun Esmael Kassahun 🇪🇹

CEO

Ethiopian Securities Exchange (ESX)

Amadou Daffe 🇪🇹

Amadou Daffe 🇪🇹

Co-Founder and CEO

Gebeya

Tadios Tefera 🇪🇹

Tadios Tefera 🇪🇹

CTO

MMCY

Lucy Vivi Mwendwa 🇰🇪

Lucy Vivi Mwendwa 🇰🇪

Head of International and Government Relations-Africa

SiGMA World

Robel Samson 🇪🇹

Robel Samson 🇪🇹

Director

Creative Hub Ethiopia

Nael Hailemariam 🇪🇹

Nael Hailemariam 🇪🇹

CEO & Co-Founder

Chapa

OUR BEST SPONSORS AND PARTNERS

2025 sponsors and partners

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Lead Sponsor

Cisco
Gebeya
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Platinum Sponsor

Convex

Gold Sponsor

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Jasiri

Exhibitor Sponsor

Odoo
MMCY
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Insights And Knowledge Partner

Shega

Experience & Event Partner

Zeleman

Brand and Promotion Partner

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Media & PR Partner

Leo

Official Airline/Carrier

ET Corporate Logo

Official Beverage Partner

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Enkopa Summit is Ethiopia's largest all-inclusive industry event, spearheaded by Laurendeau & Associates (L&A). It connects dreamers, innovators, tech experts, policymakers, and more to collaborate on ventures transforming Ethiopia and the East-Africa region.

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