Social Innovation Pavilion

Social Innovation Pavilion
Bringing Society Back In
Nairobi, 10 May 2026

About the Pavilion
The Social Innovation Pavilion explores the challenges and opportunities of building a shared future across Africa. It brings together civil society actors, innovators, and leaders to foster dialogue, showcase grassroots initiatives, and inspire social and political transformation.

Programme Schedule
09:00 – 09:15 – Opening Remarks

09:15 – 09:55
Roundtable 1 – African Minerals

10:00 – 10:40
Roundtable 2 – Institutions & Democracy

10:40 – 10:50
Musical Interlude

10:50 – 11:50
Carte Blanche

11:50 – 12:30
Roundtable 3 – Digital Technologies

12:30 – 13:30
Lunch

13:30 – 14:10
Roundtable 4 – Gender & Democracy

14:10 – 14:50
Roundtable 5 – International Solidarity

15:00 – 16:15
Keynote Speakers

16:25 – 17:25
Carte Blanche

17:25 – 18:05
Roundtable 6 – Health

18:15 – 18:30
Closing Remarks

19:00 – 23:00
Cocktail & Concert

Key Themes
African Minerals
Exploring how natural resources can support autonomy, sustainability, and equitable growth across African economies.

Democratic Innovation
Building inclusive, locally grounded democratic models driven by communities and civic participation.

Digital Transformation
Using technology to strengthen democracy, transparency, governance, and economic empowerment.

Gender & Power
Advancing equality and transforming power relations across institutions and societies.

Global Solidarity
Rethinking international cooperation in a rapidly changing geopolitical landscape.

Health Systems
Improving maternal and child health through scalable, sustainable, and community-driven solutions.

Objectives
Understand Africa’s current challenges and opportunities
Shape a forward-looking narrative for the continent
Identify key actors driving transformation
Partner Stands

The Pavilion will include interactive exhibition spaces showcasing grassroots innovation, projects, and initiatives from partner organisations across Africa.