Preparations for the much-anticipated 7th edition of the Africa Youth in Tourism Innovation Summit and Challenge have gained momentum.
Scheduled to take place from 24th to 27th of June 2025 in Nairobi, Kenya, the Pan-African Summit has generated interest and partnership from the private sector, including hotel chains such as the Radisson Blu Nairobi and Trianum Hospitality.
This year’s Summit program will feature Ted-Talks, panel discussions, presentations, keynote messages, mentorship festival and employability clinic, Innovation Pitch Battle and networking cocktails.
UN Tourism Executive Director Natalia Bayona and Elcia Grandcourt, Director for Africa Department will be some of the representatives from the UN Tourism who have spearheaded and championed the program since 2019 as one of the keys partners. Natalia Bayona is recognised as one of the first person under 40 to reach her position asExecutive Director at UN Tourism. Natalia created the Innovation, Education, and Investment Department, where the UN Tourism has undertaken ground-breaking initiatives that include more than 10 global entrepreneurship competitions, numerous national challenges, and over 20 innovation and technology forums. Natalia’s intervention at the Summit will be around innovation with the focus on the youth.
The organisers diwclosed that registrations summit for the Africa Youth in Tourism Innovation are underway with a few spaces for desktop exhibition available at affordable rates.
Participants are encouraged to register now and sign up for exhibition to avoid last minute rush.
The organisers assured that “Accommodation options are available on our website as well as pre and post Summit tour packages.”
Other opportunities to look out for include youth and entrepreneurs MICE Masterclasses for, speed marketing, one-on-one meetings, career guidance clinic and brand activation platforms as part of Youth Summit program 2025. The insightful and inclusive programme ensures all age groups and stakeholders are catered for at the Summit.
The Summit is organized by Africa Tourism Partners in collaboration with UN Tourism and hosted by the Ministry of Tourism and Wildlife Kenya, TEAMS Africa, and the Kenya Tourism Board.
Interested participants are encouraged to visit the programme’s website and book seat, accommodation and exhibition space.
