About this Event
Wennovate Africa – Nordic Dialogue
This event will serve as a platform to:
- Promote Africa as a rising innovation and investment frontier.
- Highlight African-led solutions in AI, fintech, climate tech, and edtech.
- Facilitate strategic partnerships between Nordic innovators and African ecosystems.
- Engage the African diaspora in Norway and Europe as co-creators in Africa’s digital transformation.
The 2026 Dialogue will explore a number of interconnected themes.
1. Innovation for Shared Growth
How can innovation and technology contribute to sustainable economic transformation in Africa and the Nordic region?
2. Investing in Africa’s Future
What investment opportunities exist across Africa, and how can Nordic investors participate in Africa’s next phase of growth?
3. Building Stronger Business Partnerships
How can African and Nordic companies develop long-term commercial relationships, joint ventures and market opportunities?
4. Green Growth and Sustainable Development
How can Nordic expertise in sustainability and green technology contribute to Africa’s energy and economic transformation?
5. Digital Transformation
Exploring opportunities in artificial intelligence, fintech, digital infrastructure, health technology, education technology and other emerging sectors.
6. Entrepreneurship and the Future of Work
How can entrepreneurship, skills development and technology create jobs and opportunities for Africa’s young population?
7. The Diaspora as a Bridge
How can the African diaspora contribute capital, expertise, networks and entrepreneurship to strengthen Africa–Nordic relations?
8. From Dialogue to Action
How can conversations at the Forum translate into concrete investment, partnerships, projects and long-term collaboration?
Event venue & nearby stays
Forskningsparken Konferansesenter, 21 Gaustadalléen, Oslo, Norway
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