The Events Academy › The Event Speak Summit
2026, second edition
Building Sustainable Event Businesses. Held on 10th September 2026 at Ankole Grill, Kitisuru, Nairobi. A full day equipping event entrepreneurs with practical tools to build resilient, profitable and sustainable businesses: emerging technologies and AI, business compliance, taxation, personal wellness and sustainable business practices.
What the summit sets out to do
- Support sustainable growth with practical knowledge, skills and strategies for wellbeing and business growth
- Encourage the adoption of AI and digital tools to improve creativity, efficiency and the event experience
- Give practical insight into compliance, financial management and growth strategies
- Promote mental wellbeing alongside career development
- Create opportunities for collaboration, mentorship, networking and partnerships
2025, the first edition
Beyond Conversations: Real Talk. Real Solutions. The inaugural summit brought together start-up planners and event business owners for a day of honest conversation about what it takes to build in this industry.
The 2027 edition
Dates and tickets will be announced early in the year. Tickets for 2026 were KES 6,000. Leave your details below and you will hear first.
Questions people ask
Who comes to the summit?
Event planners, stylists, suppliers and people running event businesses, from those just starting out to established operators.
Do I need to be a student?
No. The summit is open to anyone working in or entering the events industry.
Can my business sponsor or exhibit?
Yes. Say so in the form below and we will send the partnership options.
Hear about 2027 first
You are on the list
We will email you as soon as the 2027 dates and tickets are announced.
