Day 0 : Startup and Communities

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Registration form

Registration is open for:
– Startups & Founders
– Venture Capitalists & Angel Networks
– Incubators & Accelerators
– Mentors & Prize Partners
Complete the form to participate in AMLD Africa 2026 Startup event.

Schedule
9:00 am Startup

Welcome Coffee & Registration

9:30 am Startup

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9:50 am Startup

Investor Panel - "What to Expect from Different Investors"

Navigate the complex landscape of startup funding with insights from diverse investors including venture capitalists, angel investors, corporate VCs, and impact funds. Learn what each type of investor looks for, how to approach them, what terms to expect, and how to choose the right funding partner for your startup's stage and vision.

10:20 am Startup

Startup Panel - "Lessons from the Continent's Most Ambitious Startups"

Hear directly from founders who are scaling AI solutions across Africa. Featuring Lelapa AI, Amini, and other leading startups, this panel explores real challenges of building in African markets—from talent acquisition and infrastructure constraints to market entry strategies and scaling across borders. Get practical advice on fundraising, product-market fit, team building, and maintaining momentum through difficult times.

10:50 pm Startup

Break

A quick refreshment break to recharge, reflect on the morning's insights, and continue networking with fellow attendees.

11:00 am Startup

Startup Presentations

The main event: 12 carefully selected AI startups take the stage to present their innovations. Each startup gets 10 minutes to pitch their solution and answer questions from the audience of investors, potential clients, and industry experts. This is your chance to see cutting-edge AI applications addressing Africa's most pressing challenges in healthcare, agriculture, finance, education, climate, and infrastructure. Whether you're seeking investment opportunities, potential partnerships, or simply inspiration, these presentations showcase the best of African AI innovation.

1:00 pm Startup

Lunch

2:30 pm Communities

Community Presentations

Discover Africa's thriving AI and ML communities making an impact across the continent. Organizations like Masakhane, Deep Learning Indaba, Women in Machine Learning & Data Science (WiMLDS), Zindi, AfriClimate AI, and others share their missions, activities, and how you can get involved. Learn about collaboration opportunities, upcoming events, resources for founders and researchers, and how these communities are democratizing AI knowledge and creating opportunities across Africa.

3:30 pm Communities

Networking Fair (Communities) + Speed Dating

An interactive networking session where you can visit community booths, learn about their programs, and participate in structured speed-dating rounds. Meet potential co-founders, advisors, partners, and collaborators in quick, focused conversations. Whether you're looking for technical talent, business expertise, or simply expanding your network, this dynamic format maximizes connections and helps you find the right people to accelerate your journey.