Events
Summits, networking evenings, workshops and webinars bringing young Africans together.
UPCOMING EVENTS
New events are announced on our social channels first. Want to host or partner on one?
Where we've gathered
Our events feature networking evenings, workshops on African leadership and women empowerment, school talks on youth empowerment, annual Summits titled 'Towards a Better Africa', and an active online platform for robust dialogue.
BRIDGING BORDERS, BUILDING FUTURES
Africa Matters Networking Evening
An evening connecting young leaders, alumni and partners across borders.
- Date
- 20 August 2025, 18h00
- Location
- Johannesburg, South Africa
CELEBRATING IMPACT, IGNITING FUTURES
Africa Matters Summit 2025
Ten years of Africa Matters, celebrated at the annual summit. Originally scheduled for 18–19 April 2025.
- Date
- 1–2 August 2025
- Location
- Kigali, Rwanda
AFRICA MATTERS WEBINAR SERIES
AMAP & ShE Programme Information Session
A walkthrough of the Ambassadors Programme and ShE is Empowered, and how to apply.
- Date
- 3 November 2022, 18:00 CAT
- Location
- Online
WHY ARE WE THE ONES WE'VE BEEN WAITING FOR?
Africa Matters Media Challenge
A call for written and visual entries from young Africans, with winners featured on Youth Voices.
- Date
- 27 April – 10 May 2022
- Location
- Online
AFRICA MATTERS MASTERCLASS
Women Rising in Tech
A masterclass for women aged 18 to 35 living anywhere in Africa and interested in tech.
- Date
- October 2021
- Location
- Online
SCHOOL LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME
SLDP x Skateistan
Learners at Skateistan took part in a social entrepreneurship session.
- Date
- 2021
- Location
- Johannesburg, South Africa