REGIONAL LEADERSHIP & CAREER IMPACT SUMMIT

Join Africa’s most influential leaders in shaping the future of the continent’s workforce. An immersive experience bridging emerging talent with transformative career opportunities.

Africa’s youth population is our greatest asset, yet aligning this demographic dividend with meaningful career opportunities remains critical. These summits bridge that gap through strategic partnerships, innovative solutions, and inclusive growth initiatives. RSVP to one of the four strategic locations across Africa, each tailored to regional opportunities and challenges.

Why Attend?

Africa is rising and you are at the center of it.
But to truly unlock Africa’s potential, we need more than talent. We need connected leadership, career readiness, and sector-specific innovation. The ACN RLCIS brings together employers, educators, policymakers, and young changemakers to co-create Africa’s workforce of the future.
Through a bold new impact model, we’re building networks of leadership, inclusive ecosystems, and solutions that last.
Facilitate powerful partnerships between businesses, academic institutions, governments, and NGOs that drive workforce development and align educational outcomes with market needs.

What to Expect

  • Leadership Development: Gain tools and insights to drive transformative change in your community and sector.
  • Career Acceleration: Engage directly with employers, mentors, and skills experts who are ready to support your next move.
  • Strategic Collaboration: Be part of sector roundtables, growth labs, and innovation challenges shaping real solutions.
  • Inclusive Opportunity: Explore best practices to support underrepresented groups including women, refugees, and persons with disabilities.
  • A Thriving Community: Connect with peers, senior leaders, and stakeholders committed to building Africa’s future together.

EXPRESS YOUR INTEREST IN ATTENDING OUR UPCOMING SUMMITS

Who Should Apply?

Our summits are exclusive to Mastercard Foundation Scholars and alumni and students and alumni of the African Leadership Academy (including ALU scholars and alumni and Anzisha fellows).

PLEASE NOTE: Completing this form registers your interest and does not guarantee attendance. Final participation is subject to application review, capacity and funding limitations. Selected participants will receive detailed information and next steps.

3-7 NOV 2025

EAST AFRICA – UGANDA

Join Us in Uganda
16-20 FEB 2026

SOUTHERN AFRICA – ZAMBIA

Join Us in Zambia
18-22 MAY 2026

WEST AFRICA – GHANA

Join Us in Ghana