Elevate Africa Summit 2024
June 28–29, 2024 • Argyle Grand Hotel, Nairobi & Konza Technopolis, Kenya
Event Overview
🏢
In-person + live demos
Format
👥
~500–600 delegates
Attendees
🌍
20+
Countries
🎤
~80
Speakers
📅
2
Days
💸
6+
Sponsors
Overview
A high-energy summit bringing together tech pioneers, regulators, startups, investors, and B2B partners to advance UAS applications in agriculture, health, logistics, mapping, disaster response, and public safety.
Highlights
BVLOS Regulatory Discussions
Leaders mapped a path for safe BVLOS flights in Africa
Live UAS Demos
10+ demos at Konza featuring GIS, logistics, health, disaster tech
Konza Drone Corridor Launch
Kenya unveiled its first testing corridor
Cross-sector Panels
Sessions addressed AI, gender parity, UTM systems, regulatory frameworks
Strong Networking
300+ delegates, 40+ booths, deep B2B engagement
Speakers & Sessions
The Future of Drone Tech in Africa
Panel: “BVLOS & UTM Readiness”
— Drone pilots, regulators (KCAA, Nigerian & Malawian reps)
Demo Showcase
Konza Corridor — Drone manufacturers & Flying Labs

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