AidEx East Africa
June 11, 2025 - June 12, 2025
The AidEx Nairobi conference and exhibition, launched in 2014, has quickly established itself as a crucial platform for aid and development professionals in East Africa. As a satellite event to the European AidEx, this gathering brings together over 500 thought leaders, practitioners, and key stakeholders from diverse sectors including public, private, and civil society. Held over two days, AidEx Nairobi focuses on redefining and advancing humanitarian and development interventions in the region, tackling some of the most pressing challenges facing East Africa.
The event serves as an important meeting point where experts and innovators share knowledge, insights, and experiences, aiming to elevate the impact of aid efforts across the continent. With a clear focus on sustainable solutions, the conference emphasizes the need to build more effective partnerships that can address the complex issues facing the region. One of the primary goals of AidEx Nairobi is to explore how humanitarian assistance can be more future-proofed by prioritizing locally-led initiatives and leveraging innovation to create long-term, impactful solutions. This approach reflects the region's desire to transition from short-term relief efforts to more sustainable, self-sufficient outcomes.
Throughout the event, participants engage in discussions and workshops that explore how technology, data, and innovative practices can be harnessed to deliver aid more efficiently. It provides a space for individuals and organizations to collaborate on ideas that are practical, scalable, and sustainable in the African context. AidEx Nairobi has become a vital forum for cross-sector collaboration, fostering a culture of partnership where diverse stakeholders can work together to develop innovative solutions tailored to the unique needs of East Africa.
As the humanitarian landscape continues to evolve, AidEx Nairobi offers an essential opportunity for stakeholders to remain at the forefront of industry developments. The event continues to shape the future of humanitarian work in the region, promoting ideas that will ensure aid efforts are more adaptive, resilient, and impactful for years to come.
