2nd Annual ESG and Climate Africa Summit
2026-11-24 08:00 - 2026-11-25 17:00 (America/New_York) | Trademark Hotel, Village Market, Limuru Road, Gigiri, Nairobi, Kenya
Driving Africa’s Sustainable Future Through Bold Climate Action and Responsible Governance

The 2nd Annual ESG and Climate Africa Summit returns to position itself as the continent’s premier platform for Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) integration and climate resilience. Following the success of its inaugural edition, this high-level, two-day event gathers the brightest minds to transition from climate dialogue to measurable, localized action.
The summit acts as a critical nexus for over 150 industry leaders, policymakers, international investors, and sustainability professionals to align public and private sector strategies. Attendees will collaboratively explore actionable roadmaps to address the twin challenges of rapid economic development and pressing climate adaptation.

Event Details

Event Name: 2nd Annual ESG and Climate Africa Summit
Dates: November 24–25
Location: Nairobi, Kenya
Type: Professional Conference / Summit
Expected Turnout: 150+ participants and 100+ industry & technology leaders
Cost/Tickets: Registration tiers vary; direct inquiries for group participation or individual passes can be routed to the organizers.
Website: Hosted by the Leadvent Group Event Page

Core Themes & Discussion Pillars
The summit’s agenda is carefully curated to reflect the realities and unique opportunities of the African market. Key focus areas include:

Sustainable Finance & Green Capital: Mobilizing funds through green bonds, sustainability-linked loans, and blended finance to propel eco-friendly projects.
Net Zero & Decarbonization Pathways: Exploring scalable roadmaps for sector-specific emission reductions and the development of local carbon markets.
Climate Risk Management: Utilizing scenario analysis and physical risk modeling to prepare infrastructure and businesses for environmental shifts.
Standardized ESG Reporting: Mastering the frameworks (such as ISSB and GRI) required for transparent metrics, data collection, and materiality assessments.

Why You Should Attend

Actionable Insights: Move beyond theoretical sustainability. Walk away with practical frameworks to embed impact-driven ESG principles directly into your corporate decision-making or national policy.
Targeted Networking: Engage in highly curated 1:1 matchmaking sessions, interactive workshops, and executive roundtables designed to forge cross-border partnerships.
Discover African Innovation: Get a firsthand look at localized technologies, clean-tech startups, and circular economy strategies tailor-made for the continent’s landscape.

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He has advised the Sustainable Stock Exchange initiative (SSEI), UNCTAD, and the UN, and hosts event coverage at the World Economic Forum, ADFW, Climate Week NYC, EU Parliament, COP, the Vatican, NASDAQ, NYSE, and more. Matt is a founding board member of the Humanity 2.0 Foundation, a Vatican-based NGO focused on identifying and removing impediments to human flourishing.
He previously rang the NASDAQ Closing Bell in honor of his partnership with NASDAQ OMX to launch the world’s first retail investor targeting and newswire monitoring platform with the NASDAQ Financial Services Group. Matt launched ESG News in 2021, leading coverage of more than 10,000 news stories as of 2026—and truly loves what he does.
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