In Partnership with The Platform Africa
MAY 1st
Marriott Hotel Ikeja, 2026
Join us for the first-ever public unveiling of the forty honorees reimagining Africa through experienced leadership.
Date
May 1st, 2026
Location
Marriott Hotel Ikeja
A Moment for the
Continent
"This is not a ceremony of pomp and celebration. It is a moment of evidence, reflection, and collective reckoning."
On May 1st, 2026, Africa 40/40 will officially announce the inaugural list of forty exceptional Pan-African leaders. The event will bring together honorees, thought leaders, practitioners, journalists, and institutional stakeholders to witness the unveiling of a counter-narrative to Africa's development story.
The Official List
First-ever public unveiling.
Documentaries
Short films of impact stories.
Intimate Dialogues
Direct networking & panels.
Event Agenda
A full day of storytelling, rigorous reflection, and dialogue.
Welcome & Opening Remarks
Setting the context: Why Africa 40/40 matters now.
The Official List Announcement
Introduction of the 40 honorees and the story behind their selection.
Documentary Showcase
Short films highlighting impact stories from selected honorees.
Lunch & Networking
Facilitated conversations with attendees, honorees, and partners.
Panel Discussion: Experience as Strategy
Board members and select honorees discuss the future of experienced leadership in Africa.
Closing Remarks & Reflection
A call to action: What comes next for Africa 40/40.
The Platform Africa
Attend the Inaugural Event
Join us as we reimagine what the continent can achieve when experience is recognized as a strategic asset.
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