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The WCF Africa Regional Summit (9–10 April 2025, Nairobi), held in collaboration with the Kenya National Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KNCCI), in Nairobi, Kenya, will convene delegates from more than 70 countries. This landmark event is organised under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) framework to foster economic growth, innovation, and collaboration.
With KNCCI’s leadership, the summit will bring together key stakeholders, including business leaders, policymakers, and innovators, to explore strategies for driving sustainable economic growth, fostering innovation, and enhancing regional integration.
Delegates will engage in high-level business sessions, thought-provoking panel discussions, and specialised workshops. The summit will also feature networking opportunities, B2B meetings, and cultural performances, creating a vibrant platform for collaboration and actionable outcomes.
Through an exciting programme spanning two days, participants will gain valuable insights into Africa's growing investment potential and innovative ecosystems while showcasing the region's leadership in sustainable development.
Anyone interested in becoming an ICC member or opening an ICC National Committee may contact Tina Launois at tina.launois@iccwbo.org to set up a meeting at the Summit and receive further information.
Read the programme for the WCF Africa Regional Summit (9–10 April 2024, Nairobi)
Erick Rutto | President | Kenya National Chamber of Commerce | Kenya |
Philippe Varin | Chair | International Chamber of Commerce | France |
Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu | Chair | ICC World Chambers Federation | Türkiye |
Patrick Obath | Vice Chair | International Chamber of Commerce | Kenya |
Toki Mabogunje | WCF Vice-Chair for Africa; Past President and Honorary Life Vice President | Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry | Nigeria |
John W.H. Denton AO | Secretary General | International Chamber of Commerce | France |
Patricia Nzolantima | Serial entrepreneur, investor, and ICC board member | Bizzoly Holdings | Republic Democratic of Congo |
Omolara Ololade Akanji | Former director ; ICC board member | Central Bank of Nigeria and | Nigeria |
Mark Nowitz | Leading Business figure; Director and ICC Board member | Johannesburg Chamber of Commerce and Industry | South Africa |
Susan Auma Mang'eni | Principal Secretary | State Department of MSME Development | Kenya |
Stephen Jackson | Resident Coordinator | United Nations | Kenya |
Viviane Dewa Ramjee | Minister | Ministry of Tourism and Handicrafts | Madagascar |
Alfred K’Ombudo | Principal Secretary | State Department for Trade | Kenya |
Julian Kassum | Deputy Secretary General - Network | International Chamber of Commerce | France |
Allan Kilavuka | Chief Executive Officer | Kenya Airways | Kenya |
Lee Kinyanjui | Cabinet Secretary | Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment | Kenya |
Kiprono Kittony | Patron | Kenya National Chamber of Commerce | Kenya |
Pamela Mar | Managing Director, Digital Standard Initiative | International Chamber of Commerce | Singapore |
Amina Mohamed | Deputy Secretary-General | United Nations | Kenya |
Richard Ngatia | Former President | Kenya National Chamber of Commerce | Kenya |
Marie-Christine Oghly | Chair | WCF Women Council | France |
Wycliffe A. Oparanya | Cabinet Secretary | Ministry of Co-operatives and MSME Development | Kenya |
Ana Paula Repezza | Business Director | ApexBrasil | Brazil |
Drishtysingh Ramdenee | Secretary General | Mauritius Chamber of Commerce and Industry | Mauritius |
Dhananjay Ramful | Minister | Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Regional Integration and International Trade of the Republic of Mauritius | Mauritius |
Rose Rono | Gender Inclusion Expert | COMESA | Zambia |
Keisuke Shimoyamada | 2025 JCI President | Junior Chamber International | Japan |
Date: 9–10 April 2025
For more information contact: WCFAfricaSummit2025@kenyachamber.or.ke
Venue: Radisson Blu Hotel-Upperhill
Cancellation policy: Please contact the organisers for cancellation terms
HEALTH AND SAFETY
Health Insurance: Participants are encouraged to obtain health insurance covering their stay in Kenya. The summit organizers will not cover any medical expenses.
VISA
1. Apply for a eVisa (Online Application) - Kenya has an electronic visa (eVisa) system, which delegates must use to apply for their visa before traveling.
Step-by-Step eVisa Application:
- Visit the Kenya eVisa Portal - Go to the official eVisa website:https://evisa.go.ke/
- Create an Account - Register with an email and create a password.
- Fill in the Visa Application Form - Provide personal details, travel information, and passport details.
- Upload Required Documents
- A passport copy (valid for at least 6 months after your planned date of arrival into Kenya, with at least two blank pages).
- A passport-size photo.
- Return flight ticket.
- Hotel booking and invitation letter from a Kenyan host.
- Contact information, e-mail address and phone number
- Details of arrival and departure itinerary
- Pay the Visa Fee
- Standard single-entry visa: $51
- Payment is made online via credit/debit card.
- Receive and Print the eVisa
- Processing time: 2–5 business days.
- The eVisa will be sent via email. Print a copy for presentation upon arrival.
2. Visa on Arrival (Not Available) - Kenya does not offer a visa-on-arrival option for Afghan citizens. The eVisa must be obtained before traveling.
3. Entry Requirements at the Kenyan Border
- Valid passport with at least two blank pages.
- Printed eVisa approval.
- Return or onward ticket.
- Proof of accommodation (hotel booking or invitation letter).
- Yellow Fever Vaccination Certificate (if coming from a Yellow Fever endemic country).
- Invitation letter
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HOTEL PROFILE |
PHYSICAL ADDRESS (LOCATION |
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CONTACTS |
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Chiromo Lane, Westlands Nairobi, Kenya |
kelvin.rukenya@jwmarriott.com |
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Mombasa Road, Nairobi |
info@argylehotelkenya.ke |
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Lower Kabete Road |
Joseph.KIMONDO@accor.com |
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Crowne Plaza Nairobi Airport |
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) First Freight Lane Nairobi |
info@crowneplazanairobiairport.com |
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Southern Bypass, off Mombasa road |
pirungu@ole-serenihotel.com |
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Jacaranda Hotel Nairobi |
Woodvale Close, off Waiyaki Way, Westlands, Nairobi. PO Box 14287-00800 |
peter.mokua@jacarandahotels.com |
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Muthu Silver Springs Hotel |
Junction of Valley Road and Argwings Kodhek Road, |
https://www.muthuhotelsmgm.com/muthu-silver-springs-hotel.html |
reservations@muthuhotelsmgm.com |
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Panari Centre Limited Mombasa Rd, P.O.Box 4372 - 00506, Nairobi |
http://www.panarihotels.com/residence-nairobi/ , |
info@thepanariresidence.com |
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Arboretum Park Lane |
susan.mutinda@radissonblu.com |
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Wangapala Road, Fifth Parklands Avenue |
sales@cloudhotelsuites.com |
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Junction, University way, Koinange St, Nairobi |
http://www.nairobisafariclub.com |
resvnssb@swiss-belhotel.com |
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Weston Hotel |
Langata Road, Opposite Wilson Airport, Nairobi City, P.O BOX 36379-00200 |
https://www.westonhotel.com |
info@westonhotel.com |
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Okash City Boutique Hotel |
Muhoho avenue |
sales2@okashhotel.com |
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Chiromo Road |
reservations.nairobi@kempinski.com |
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The Boma Inn Nairobi |
South C Bellevue Red Cross off Mombasa Road |
info@theboma.co.ke |
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Junction Kenyatta Avenue and Kimathi Street |
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Along Valley Road, |
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Glee Hotel |
Runda, Nairobi |
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Hyatt Place & Hyatt House |
Nairobi Westlands |
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Golden Tulip Westlands |
65 MUTHITHI ROAD PO BOX 32735 00600 NAIROBI, Kenya |
https://westlands-nairobi.goldentulip.com/en-us/ , info@goldentulipwestlandsnairobi.com |
020 4034000 fbm@goldentulipwestlandsnairobi.com |
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Safari Park Hotel |
Kasarani, off Thika Rd |
254 709 732 000 info@nairobisafariclub.com |
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Trademark Hotel |
Limuru Rd, the Village Market |
254 730 886 000 reservations@trademark-hotel.com |
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Heron Potico |
Jakaya Kikwete Rd, Nairobi |
725782913 sales@heronhotel.com |
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Park Inn by Radisson Nairobi Westlands |
Waiyaki Way, Nairobi |
https://www.radissonhotels.com |
254 207 643 750 , +254 709 498 000 info.nairobi@parkinn.com |
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Movenpick Hotel |
Mkungu Close, Westlands off Parklands Rd |
, +254 709 548 000 hotel.nairobi@movenpick.com |
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Fairmont the Norfolk |
Harry Thuku Rd, Nairobi |
254 (0) 20 2265000 norfolk.reservations@fairmont.com |
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Four Points by Sheraton Nairobi Airport |
Embakasi, Nairobi |
0709-760000 sam@fourpointsnairobiairport.co.ke |
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Four Points by Sheraton Nairobi Hurlingham |
Hurlingham, Nairobi |
0722 292700 Sm@fourpointsnairobihurlingham.co.ke |
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Mercure hotel Nairobi |
Upperhill, Nairobi |
254 708 177 111 Stella.NJUGUNA@accor.com |
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Pullman Nairobi |
Upperhill, Nairobi |
254 708 177 111 Stella.NJUGUNA@accor.com |
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Raddison Blu Hotel, Nairobi Upperhil |
Nairobi Upper Hill Elgon Rd, Nairobi |
bernard.otieno@radissonblu.com 0722414457 |
First name, Name |
Title |
Tel. |
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WCF Africa Summit Team |
+254 20 392 7000 |
WCFAfricaSummit2025@kenyachamber.or.ke |
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Sandra Sanchez Nery |
Manager Sponsorship |
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Ana Bernal |
Project and Partnerships Development Adviser, Sponsorship |
Sponsorship Options for WCF’s Africa Regional Summit in Nairobi
Tailor-made packages are also available to suit your company's goals. Contact us
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Headline Sponsor €20,000 EUR |
Strategic Sponsor €12,000 EUR |
Networking Sponsor €8,000 EUR |
Branding Sponsor €4,000 EUR |
Cocktail or dinner branding
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Welcome remarks at cocktail or dinner |
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Exclusive Headline Sponsor visibility
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Opportunity to Sponsor a Session |
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Exhibition Area***
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Booth opportunity |
Exhibition Table |
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Opportunity to submit a candidate for a speaking opportunity* |
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Guest contributor on the ICC blog (1 article)** |
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Testimonial quote on the event page** |
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1-minute company video to be played during session breaks |
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Opportunity to host a social side event (included in the official programme) |
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Private meeting room to host 1-hour targeted meetings |
2 rooms |
2 rooms |
One room |
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Articles included in the WCF Newsletter** |
2 Articles |
2 Articles |
1 Article |
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Two personalized introductions
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2 Introductions |
2 Introductions |
One introduction |
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Invitation seats for the gala dinner |
2 VIP invitations |
2 VIP invitations |
One VIP invitation |
One standard invitation |
Strategic logo placement in banners & collaterals |
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Participants list available in priority |
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QR Code in exhibition area
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Sponsorship acknowledgement in social media |
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Complementary invitations to the cocktail reception |
5 invitations |
3 invitations |
2 invitations |
One invitation |
*To be validated by the co-host
**All content to be approved by ICC
*** Sponsor to bear all associated costs
Should you wish to sponsor other WCF events:
Contact our team to customize your sponsorship package.
Don't miss this opportunity to elevate your brand across continents and industries with us.
Sandra Sanchez Nery, Manager Sponsorship- sandra.sancheznery@iccwbo.org
Ana Bernal Project and Partnerships Development Adviser, Sponsorship- ana.bernal@iccwbo.org
Registration Information: |
All participants must register online via the official summit registration portal: WCF Africa Summit Registration. Passport information is required to register. Once submitted, your registration will undergo a validation process. Once successfully validated, you will receive a confirmation email with further details, including the summit agenda and logistical information. PLEASE NOTE: Registration will close on 31st March 2025. On-site registration will not be available. |