Cambridge Africa Together Conference 2026

Schedule

Fri, 22 May, 2026 at 05:00 pm to Sat, 23 May, 2026 at 05:00 pm

UTC+01:00

Location

Cambridge Union | Cambridge, EN

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Join us in 2026 for the Cambridge Africa Together Conference—connecting minds, sparking change, and celebrating Africa!
About this Event

Welcome to the Cambridge Africa Together Conference 2026!


Get your tickers now for a bold Cambridge forum on leadership, innovation, and Africa in the Age of Disruption.

Join us on 22–23 May 2026 at the Cambridge Union for the Africa Together Conference 2026, a two-day gathering exploring this year’s theme: Africa in the Age of Disruption.

Hosted at the Cambridge Union and brought to you by the Cambridge Africa Society, ATC 2026 is a University of Cambridge conference convening students, scholars, policymakers, founders, investors, creatives, and emerging leaders from across Africa and the diaspora.

Across two dynamic days, we will examine how the continent is navigating geopolitical shifts, technological acceleration, economic volatility, climate pressures, and demographic change — and how these disruptions are creating new opportunities for strategic reinvention and leadership.

Attendees can expect high-level plenary conversations, thought-provoking panel discussions, interactive roundtables, and curated networking spaces designed to foster meaningful exchange across sectors and disciplines. The conference is not only a forum for ideas, but a platform for connection, collaboration, and forward-looking dialogue.

Whether you are a student seeking insight, a professional engaging African markets, a policymaker shaping strategy, or an entrepreneur building the future, ATC 2026 offers a space to engage critically and contribute to conversations shaping Africa’s next chapter.

We look forward to welcoming you to Cambridge for two days of bold dialogue and shared vision.


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Cambridge Union, 9A Bridge Street, Cambridge, United Kingdom

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