The Annual East African e-Commerce Forum 2025 is the region’s premier platform for redefining digital trade, uniting SMEs, Women, Governments, Innovators, Investors, and Young Entreprenuers to dismantle barriers and ignite cross-border economic growth. Unlike conventional s, this action-driven forum merges policy dialogue with practical innovation, spotlighting scalable solutions for payments, logistics, and SME digitization.

Why It’s Unique

Pan-African Collaboration: A rare convergence of all East African Community (EAC) registered SMEs, global tech giants, and grassroots entrepreneurs co-creating actionable strategies.

Future-Focused: Features live demos of AI-driven logistics tools, blockchain payment systems, and green e-commerce models tailored for East Africa.

Policy-to-Practice: Direct input into the EAC Digital Trade Protocol 2026, with outcomes presented to regional trade ministers.

SME Shark Tank: Pitch to investors for seed funding (winners showcased at the AU Innovation Summit).

Digital Trade Expo: 50+ exhibitors unveiling cutting-edge solutions.

Women in e-Commerce Accelerator: Mentorship for female-led startups.

Governments: Policymakers from EAC Ministries of Trade, ICT, and Finance.

Private Sector: Jumia, Safaricom, Flutterwave, and rising startups.

Investors: VC firms, impact funds, and development banks.

Innovators: Tech hubs, fintech disruptors, and logistics pioneers.

Join Us to shape an e-commerce ecosystem where innovation meets inclusion-and where East Africa becomes the blueprint for emerging markets worldwide.