AACOSE 9 · Addis Ababa

Harnessing digital innovation for youth job creation in the social economy

Two days in Addis Ababa with the policymakers, investors, educators and social entrepreneurs deciding where Africa’s next jobs come from.

17–18
Mar 2027

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
138 days to go
About AACOSE 9

About 70% of people in Sub-Saharan Africa are under 30. Where will their jobs come from?

Artificial intelligence, big data and mobile technology give social enterprises new ways to train and employ young people.

AACOSE has met every year since 2017. The ninth edition moves to Addis Ababa, hosted by Social Enterprise Ethiopia, to look at what is creating jobs for young people now, what is blocking it, and which partnerships can scale it.

2

days of sessions

10

thematic tracks

500+

changemakers expected

Ten tracks. One question: where will the jobs come from?

Each track looks at how digital tools create work for young people in one part of the social economy.

01

Technology for good

02

Agritech and food sovereignty

03

Environmentally sustainable development

04

Technical education and talent development

05

The diaspora and job creation

06

Inclusive economies: refugee social enterprises

07

Advancing health through digital technology

08

Digital inclusion

09

Creative economies

10

Faith-driven innovation and impact
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Register for AACOSE 9

Prices are set in US dollars and paid in Kenyan shillings by card or M-PESA. When an early bird tier sells out, the standard price applies.

SEE members

For members of Social Enterprise Ethiopia, the AACOSE 9 host.

$13KSh 1,688 at checkout20 tickets leftRegister
$20KSh 2,597 at checkout30 tickets leftRegister

Students

For university students. You will upload a copy of your student ID.

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$20KSh 2,597 at checkout20 tickets leftRegister

African social enterprises

For social enterprises and organisations based in Africa.

$75KSh 9,739 at checkout100 tickets leftRegister
$100KSh 12,985 at checkout150 tickets leftRegister

International delegates

For delegates based outside Africa.

$150KSh 19,478 at checkout20 tickets leftRegister
$200KSh 25,970 at checkout20 tickets leftRegister
Partner with AACOSE 9

One African stage. Will your brand be there?

Visibility before, during and after the conference, speaking and session-hosting slots, exhibition space and a role in the Youth Innovation Village and awards.
Platinum

$20,000

Naming rights, keynote slot, 15 passes
Gold

$10,000

Session co-host, 10 passes
Silver

$5,000

Panel seat, 6 passes
Bronze

$3,000

Exhibition space, 3 passes
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Social economy: building a sustainable and inclusive future for Africa

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Youth Innovation Challenge

80+ entries. Ten finalists. One stage.

The first challenge ran at AACOSE 8. The second edition comes to Addis Ababa with a Youth Innovation Village and awards.

1st

Winner

Uweledi Arts

Turns waste into art and uses eco-art therapy for mental health. Tangaza University.

2nd

First runner-up

Super App Africa

One digital platform serving several user groups at once.

3rd

Second runner-up

Na Malkia

A community solution built for underserved groups.

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