# Event Details - **Event Name**: Africa Business Forum 2026 - **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 25 Feb, 2026 at 02:00 pm – Wed, 25 Feb, 2026 at 06:00 pm - **Event Description**: This event will spotlight the entrepreneurship and visionary leadership driving Africa’s transformation as a global center of innovation.About this EventAbout this EventJoin the Africa Business Club at the Stanford Graduate School of Business for the Africa Business Forum 2026, a premier gathering highlighting Africa’s emergence as a global innovation powerhouse.This year’s theme, “Africa: Taking Center Stage for Global Innovation,” celebrates the continent’s evolution from a resource-based economy to a thriving ecosystem of creativity, entrepreneurship, and technological advancement.The Forum will feature distinguished speakers and industry leaders from across Africa and the diaspora, offering insight into transformative sectors such as fintech, venture capital, artificial intelligence, and the creative economy.Through dynamic panels, keynotes, and an entrepreneurship showcase, participants will explore how Africa’s innovation landscape is shaping the future of global business.Event DetailsDate: Wednesday, February 25, 2026Time: 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM PTLocation: Oberndorf Event Center, Knight Management CenterAudience: Open to GSB students, faculty, staff, alumni, the broader Stanford community, and members of the general public.Ticket InformationBelow are the ticket prices. Totals outlined below do not include applicable fees and taxes.GSB and Stanford Student/SO: $8Stanford Staff: $10Stanford Alumni: $15General Admission: $25Ticket sales close on Friday, February 13, 2026, at 9:00 AM PT.Refund PolicyRefunds will be available for requests submitted prior to Friday, February 13, 2026, at 9:00 AM PT.ParkingParking is available in the underground structure at the Knight Management Center. Permits are required and enforced Monday through Friday, from 6:00 AM to 4:00 PM. For details on purchasing visitor parking, visit Stanford’s Visitor Parking page.Agenda Overview2:00 – 2:30 PM: Registration2:30 – 2:35 PM: Welcome Remarks2:35 – 3:15 PM: Keynote Speaker3:15 – 4:00 PM: Innovation & Tech Panel: Fintech, VC/Startups, AI4:00 – 4:05 PM: Break4:05 – 4:50 PM: Creative Sector Panel: Music & Entertainment, Fashion, Talent4:50 – 5:30 PM: Entrepreneurship Showcase5:30 – 5:35 PM: Closing Remarks5:35 – 6:00 PM: Cultural Networking ReceptionSpeakersKeynote Speaker: Emmanuel LubanzadioEmmanuel Lubanzadio serves as the Africa Lead at OpenAI, overseeing the company’s strategic engagement across the continent and driving initiatives in policy, partnerships, and ecosystem development. He brings extensive experience at the intersection of technology, policy, and government affairs, spanning the public and private sectors across Africa, Europe, and the United States.Previously, Emmanuel led Policy and Government Affairs for Africa at Twitter and held positions with the U.S. Congress, the United Nations, GIZ, and the global healthcare company Fresenius. His leadership and impact have been recognized through distinctions such as Schmidt Fellow, Atlantik-Brücke Young Leader, Atlantic Dialogues Emerging Leader, and Congressional Black Caucus Emerging Leader.Additional speakers will be added soon.Additional InformationFor event-specific questions or additional details, please contact the Africa Business Club at GSB_AfricaBusinessClub_leadership@lists.stanford.eduFor GSB students, if cost is a prohibitive factor, please reach out to the Student Engagement and Inclusion team at GSB_StudentEngagement@stanford.edu.For disability-related accommodations, please contact the Student Engagement and Inclusion team at GSB_StudentEngagement@stanford.edu. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/stanford/africa-business-forum-2026/100001968773700135 - **Event Categories**: business, artificial-intelligence - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 10.09, max: 27.72, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Stanford - **state**: CA - **country**: United States - **location**: Oberndorf Event Center - **lat**: 37.428602 - **long**: -122.1626307 - **full address**: Oberndorf Event Center, Oberndorf Event Center, Stanford, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Africa Business Forum 2026 - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/052e4319edd33021398ce720548a2ea9cdd4791f1f7cd0dbab25eae3042ce411-rimg-w1200-h600-dc171614-gmir.jpg?v=1762984857 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Africa Business Forum 2026 being held? - **A:** Africa Business Forum 2026 takes place on Wed, 25 Feb, 2026 at 02:00 pm to Wed, 25 Feb, 2026 at 06:00 pm at Oberndorf Event Center, Oberndorf Event Center, Stanford, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Africa Business Forum 2026? - **A:** Africa Business Forum 2026 is organized by GSB Africa Business Club (ABC). - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Africa Business Forum 2026 is ideal for professionals, entrepreneurs, startup founders, and networking enthusiasts eager to grow their connections. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Stanford, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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