The stage where African commerce writes its next chapter.
Two days at the Grand Théâtre National de Dakar bringing together founders, ministries, investors and global tech leaders around the future of e-commerce, digital marketing and pan-African entrepreneurship.
A summit designed to move ideas into markets.
Grow African e-commerce
Equip founders and SMEs with the tools to sell across borders and unlock a market growing 40% year over year.
Activate AfCFTA
Turn the promise of the African Continental Free Trade Area into concrete digital corridors between Dakar, Abidjan, Lagos and Nairobi.
Empower youth & women
Put a new generation of African entrepreneurs — with a strong focus on women-led ventures — in front of capital and markets.
Scale bankable ideas
Move projects from pitch to pipeline through curated meetings with investors, corporates and public institutions.
Two days. One continental stage.
Foundations of Africa's digital economy
- Opening ceremony & keynote — the state of African e-commerce
- Panel: building trust in digital payments across the sub-region
- Masterclass: performance marketing that converts in African markets
- Startup showcase — 20 ventures pitching live
From ideas to intra-African trade
- Fireside chat: women reshaping African commerce
- Workshop: launching a cross-border logistics playbook
- Investor lounge — curated 1:1 meetings
- Awards & closing gala at the Grand Théâtre de Dakar
Leaders who are building Africa's economy.
EBIS convenes an intentionally cross-sector line-up — ministries, founders, global platforms and investors — because Africa's digital growth is a team sport.
Ministerial delegation
Government of Senegal & regional partners
Continental founders
CEOs from West & East Africa digital champions
Global tech leaders
Meta, Google & pan-African fintech
Impact investors
VC funds backing African commerce
Full speaker roster announced quarterly on ebisummit.com.
Sponsor. Speak. Shape the stage.
Whether you're a brand, an institution or a founder, there's a place for you at EBIS. Let's design your presence at the summit together.
Become a partner
Bespoke sponsorship packages with year-round visibility across EBIS platforms.
Join the stage
Propose a keynote, panel or masterclass aligned with the summit's tracks.
Exhibit & pitch
Showcase your venture to 1,000+ decision-makers, investors and media.