East Africa is rising as the continent’s innovation powerhouse, with cities like Nairobi, Kigali, Kampala, Dar es Salaam, Juba, and Bujumbura buzzing with startups that are solving real African challenges through creativity, technology, and resilience. Yet, structural barriers—fragmented ecosystems, limited financing, inconsistent policies, and underrepresentation on the global stage—still hold back the region’s full potential. RIESEA 2026 is the game-changing platform designed to break these barriers, ignite collaboration, and position East Africa at the forefront of innovation-driven growth, making it the beating heart of Africa’s future.

Regional Innovation and Entrepreneurship Summit for East Africa (RIESEA) 2026

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