First AfricaNextGen Event
Somaliland 2026: First AfricaNextGen Event
Delivered in collaboration with the London Political Summit & Awards.
- Date
- 15–18 October 2026
- Location
- Hargeisa, Somaliland
AfricaNextGen
Where Africa's Next Leaders Connect
A landmark AfricaNextGen gathering
The Somaliland 2026 event marks the first AfricaNextGen event, bringing together leaders, institutions, investors, and emerging voices for dialogue, partnership, and regional engagement.
It is delivered in collaboration with the London Political Summit & Awards, with AfricaNextGen as the primary platform and LPSA as the collaboration partner for this inaugural programme.
Key information
Date
15–18 October 2026
Location
Hargeisa, Somaliland
Format
Summit, dialogue, networking, and awards
Focus
Leadership, policy, investment, and youth enterprise
Companion programme
Intergenerational Africa Dialogue: Youth Plenary & Enterprise Track
Open plenary and breakout conversations for young leaders, founders, and innovators, same dates and host city, structured alongside the main programme.
Why Somaliland
Somaliland offers a distinctive setting for the first AfricaNextGen event: a strategic location that bridges regional markets and international partners, and a context where dialogue on enterprise, institutions, and youth leadership can be explored in a focused, practical way.
The programme is designed to support regional conversation, strengthen connections between African and global stakeholders, and highlight governance and institution-building themes alongside trade, investment, and entrepreneurship.
Hosting here reflects AfricaNextGen's emphasis on inclusive engagement, convening participants who represent government, business, civil society, and the diaspora in a formal, balanced environment oriented toward outcomes and long-term partnership.
Proposed host
The Government of the Republic of Somaliland
His Excellency Mr. President
President of the Republic of Somaliland
Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi
Head of State · Head of Government · Commander-in-Chief
The Government of the Republic of Somaliland extends formal stewardship of this inaugural AfricaNextGen gathering, welcoming regional and international partners to Hargeisa for dialogue grounded in institutional hospitality and continental ambition.
Where Africa's Next Leaders Connect
The event will focus on intergenerational leadership, practical policy dialogue, trade and investment, and partnerships that support long-term African development.
Event pillars
Four themes structure dialogue and partnership across the programme.
Leadership & Governance
Dialogue on public leadership, institutional quality, and responsible stewardship across sectors.
Trade & Investment
Sessions that connect capital, enterprise, and policy for sustainable economic engagement.
Youth & Enterprise
Visibility and support for emerging founders, innovators, and next-generation civic voices.
Dialogue & Partnership
Structured exchange among regional and international partners to build durable collaboration.
Programme preview
Programme preview only; timings and sessions are subject to confirmation.
Day 1
Opening Ceremony & Leadership Dialogue
Day 2
Policy, Investment & Enterprise Sessions
Day 3
Partnership Roundtables & Awards
Who should attend
- Government and public sector leaders
- Business leaders and investors
- Youth leaders and founders
- Civil society and policy organisations
- Diaspora and regional partners
- Media and institutional guests
Expected outcomes
The programme is designed to support concrete follow-up and relationship-building.
Stronger regional partnerships
New and renewed relationships across institutions, business, and civil society.
Practical policy dialogue
Focused discussion oriented toward actionable ideas and shared understanding.
Investment and enterprise connections
Introductions and conversations that support trade, capital, and entrepreneurial growth.
Youth leadership visibility
A platform that elevates emerging voices alongside established leadership.
Delivered in collaboration with London Political Summit & Awards
AfricaNextGen is the main platform identity for this programme. The Somaliland 2026 event is delivered in collaboration with the London Political Summit & Awards as the first AfricaNextGen event: a partnership that combines institutional reach with a focus on leadership, dialogue, and recognition.
Together, the collaboration centres on formal, high-trust engagement and outcomes that extend beyond the event itself.
Register your interest
Connect with the AfricaNextGen team to attend, partner, or support the Somaliland 2026 event.