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Growth Circle Summit 2026
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About the event
One day, one room, the people who move African small business forward: founders, mentors, investors, corporates and institutions.
Come for the masterclass tracks and the workshop; stay for the roundtables and the reception, where the year's partnerships usually begin.
What to expect
01Keynotes
Key sessions
Keynotes on what it takes to build lasting businesses in Africa.
02On stage
Speakers
Founders, operators and funders who have done it.
03Panels
Conversations
Honest panels on funding, growth and failure.
04Hands-on
Workshops
Build your 2027 growth plan in the room.
05People
Networking
Curated roundtables and an evening reception.
06Showcase
Experiences
A pitch showcase and partner marketplace.
Speakers
Doreen Vivi portrait
Doreen Vivi
Founder & CEO
Vivi's Innovations
Built Vivi's Innovations from inside the community it serves; leads curriculum and founder relationships.
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Solomon Ojalo
Co-Founder & Strategy Lead
Vivi's Innovations
Leads the Kenya market, partnerships and institutional relationships.
Francis Tembo portrait
Francis Tembo
Accountant
Vivi's Innovations
Leads the finance track on cash flow and getting finance-ready.
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More soon
Speakers announced monthly
Founders · Investors · Partners
Join the list to hear first when new speakers are confirmed.
Programme
Saturday 21 November 2026
08:30Arrive
Registration & coffee
Foyer
09:15Keynote
Opening: from survival to sustainable
Doreen Vivi
10:00Panel
Panel: funding the next 1,000 founders
Investors & partners
11:15Learn
Masterclass tracks: finance · marketing · leadership
Three rooms
13:00Connect
Lunch & founder roundtables
Hosted tables
14:30Workshop
Workshop: build your 2027 growth plan
Solomon Ojalo
16:00Showcase
Pitch showcase
Eight founders
17:15Connect
Networking reception
Terrace
Who should attend
Entrepreneurs
Running a business and ready for the next stage.
Founders
Building something new and looking for proof and partners.
Business leaders
Leading teams and looking for fresh thinking.
Professionals
Building skills and networks for what's next.
Organisations
Corporates, NGOs and institutions backing founders.
Innovators
Testing new ideas in African markets.
Mulungushi International Conference Centre
Great East Road, Lusaka
- Doors open
- 08:00
- Getting there
- Parking on site
- Accessibility
- Step-free access
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Tickets
Secure checkout · Card or mobile moneyStandard
$35per person
Everything you need to be in the room.
- All sessions and panels
- Workshop materials
- Lunch and refreshments
- Certificate of attendance
Available64% sold
PremiumMost chosen
$85per person
Closer seats, deeper conversations.
- Everything in Standard
- Reserved seating
- Masterclass track of your choice
- Mentor roundtable
- Evening networking reception
Few left86% sold
Corporate
$4505 passes
For teams and organisations backing founders.
- Five Premium passes
- Brand visibility on the day
- Reserved table at roundtables
- Access to the founder talent pipeline
Available40% sold