Events
From premier Visit Nairobi-curated events to global summits, sold-out concerts, art shows, and tech expos. Discover the city’s must-attend moments and feel its energy, one celebration at a time.
Meet us at Cannes
- June 17–20, 2025
- Cannes, France
Meet us at Cannes
This year, Visit Nairobi will be attending the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity 2025.
This first-of-its-kind participation introduces the world to Nairobi’s creative economy, not just as a tourism destination, but as a business, innovation, and creative hub
During Cannes Lions, our team will attend strategic networking sessions, insightful conversations, and host coffee meet-ups — creating visibility, building connections, and sharing Nairobi’s bold new narrative with the world’s top marketers, creatives, and decision-makers.
PURPOSE
To position Nairobi as the Gateway to Africa and Africa’s Creative Capital.
Past Event
UNGA “Gateway to Africa” reception
- September 25, 2024, 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM
- Brooklyn Chop House, Times Square, New York City
The “Gateway to Africa” reception, hosted by Visit Nairobi in collaboration with the Africa Fintech Summit, was a landmark event during the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) 2024. Held on September 25, 2024, at the Brooklyn Chop House in Times Square, New York City, the reception aimed to foster robust business opportunities between the United States and Africa, focusing on Kenya.
Sponsors
The event brought together a diverse group of attendees, including government officials from the U.S., Kenya, Nigeria, and Somalia; investors from firms such as Askya Investment Partners, Kuramo Capital Management, BlackRock, and J.P. Morgan; corporate executives from companies like Flutterwave; media personalities; and innovators and creatives driving change across Africa. Discussions centered on investment opportunities in sectors such as technology, agriculture, tourism, and renewable energy, highlighting Kenya’s strategic position as a dynamic business hub in East Africa.
Overall, the reception served as a platform for meaningful conversations and potential collaborations, strengthening U.S.-Africa business relations and showcasing Kenya’s role as a gateway for investment into the continent.
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