Theme: Social Economy: Building a Sustainable and Inclusive Future for Africa

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AACOSE, is a pan-African movement that addresses the challenges and opportunities in the social entrepreneurship space by convening stakeholders to foster collaboration, strengthen networks, and promote transformative business models rooted in Africa’s cultural heritage and values, aiming for growth and societal equity.

AACOSE 8 will highlight how social entrepreneurship contributes to the continent’s sustainable development and Africa’s diverse social and economic landscape. This conference is important in engaging in the discussion towards multisectoral collaboration between governments, the private sector, civil society, and international organisations so as to promote the growth of the social economy.

Where

Tangaza University
Langata South Road, Karen – Nairobi

When

14th – 16th May 2025

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Call for Entries!

Youth Innovation Challenge

Entry Submission for the AACOSE Youth Innovation Challenge 2025 themed “African Youth: Innovating for Inclusive and Sustainable Social Impact” is open!
 
The Challenge seeks to identify, recognize, and reward young innovators who have come up with innovative solutions that solve effectively and sustainably the societal issues. It is an opportunity for young innovators to showcase their innovation in tackling societal issues and creating a more sustainable and inclusive future.
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WHY ATTEND AACOSE 8

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PLENARY SESSIONS

These will be the main sessions of the conference and bring together social entrepreneurs, impact practitioners, policymakers, and field experts to provide perspectives, experience, and strategic orientation on the topics.

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BREAKOUT SESSIONS

They will be more focused sessions led by industry leaders and practitioners. They will entail in-depth diving into specific sub-themes or specialized areas. They will give participants more interactive engagement and dialogue opportunities on the themes.

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MASTERCLASS

This is a hands-on and interactive training session led by a field expert. It’s designed to provide practical lessons, skills, and strategies on the specific topic that the participants can immediately apply to their social enterprise, empowering them with new tools and knowledge.

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AACOSE ACADEMIA

Provides a forum for academic research contributions on the social economy, bridging the gap between academia and practice. A call for papers is sent to submit the papers. The session emphasizes how research can support and enhance the development of the social economy, reinforcing the role of education and research in building sustainable, inclusive communities.

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NETWORKING COCKTAIL

The AACOSE evening cocktail will be a space for participants to network in a more relaxed environment and build relationships in an informal yet professional setting. This will be a chance to expand their professional networks, showcase their personalities beyond business, learn and exchange ideas beyond our formal sessions.

Scheduled

Sessions

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    Business
    Engineering
    Growth
    Platform
    Where
    Hall 1, Building A

  • Meh synth Schlitz, tempor duis single-origin coffee ea next level ethnic fingerstache fanny pack nostrud. Photo booth anim 8-bit hella, PBR 3 wolf moon beard Helvetica. Salvia esse nihil, flexitarian Truffaut synth art party deep v chillwave.
    Engineering
    Platform
    Where
    Hall 1, Building A

  • Meh synth Schlitz, tempor duis single-origin coffee ea next level ethnic fingerstache fanny pack nostrud. Photo booth anim 8-bit hella, PBR 3 wolf moon beard Helvetica. Salvia esse nihil, flexitarian Truffaut synth art party deep v chillwave.
    Business
    Growth
    Where
    Hall 1, Building A

  • Meh synth Schlitz, tempor duis single-origin coffee ea next level ethnic fingerstache fanny pack nostrud. Photo booth anim 8-bit hella, PBR 3 wolf moon beard Helvetica. Salvia esse nihil, flexitarian Truffaut synth art party deep v chillwave.
    Business
    Platform
    Where
    Hall 1, Building A

  • Meh synth Schlitz, tempor duis single-origin coffee ea next level ethnic fingerstache fanny pack nostrud. Photo booth anim 8-bit hella, PBR 3 wolf moon beard Helvetica. Salvia esse nihil, flexitarian Truffaut synth art party deep v chillwave.
    Engineering
    Platform
    Where
    Hall 1, Building A

  • Meh synth Schlitz, tempor duis single-origin coffee ea next level ethnic fingerstache fanny pack nostrud. Photo booth anim 8-bit hella, PBR 3 wolf moon beard Helvetica. Salvia esse nihil, flexitarian Truffaut synth art party deep v chillwave.
    Business
    Growth
    Where
    Hall 1, Building A

  • Meh synth Schlitz, tempor duis single-origin coffee ea next level ethnic fingerstache fanny pack nostrud. Photo booth anim 8-bit hella, PBR 3 wolf moon beard Helvetica. Salvia esse nihil, flexitarian Truffaut synth art party deep v chillwave.
    Business
    Growth
    Where
    Hall 1, Building A

  • Meh synth Schlitz, tempor duis single-origin coffee ea next level ethnic fingerstache fanny pack nostrud. Photo booth anim 8-bit hella, PBR 3 wolf moon beard Helvetica. Salvia esse nihil, flexitarian Truffaut synth art party deep v chillwave.
    Engineering
    Platform
    Where
    Hall 1, Building A

  • Meh synth Schlitz, tempor duis single-origin coffee ea next level ethnic fingerstache fanny pack nostrud. Photo booth anim 8-bit hella, PBR 3 wolf moon beard Helvetica. Salvia esse nihil, flexitarian Truffaut synth art party deep v chillwave.
    Engineering
    Growth
    Platform
    Where
    Hall 1, Building A

  • Meh synth Schlitz, tempor duis single-origin coffee ea next level ethnic fingerstache fanny pack nostrud. Photo booth anim 8-bit hella, PBR 3 wolf moon beard Helvetica. Salvia esse nihil, flexitarian Truffaut synth art party deep v chillwave.
    Business
    Platform
    Where
    Hall 1, Building A

  • Meh synth Schlitz, tempor duis single-origin coffee ea next level ethnic fingerstache fanny pack nostrud. Photo booth anim 8-bit hella, PBR 3 wolf moon beard Helvetica. Salvia esse nihil, flexitarian Truffaut synth art party deep v chillwave.
    Business
    Growth
    Where
    Hall 1, Building A

  • Meh synth Schlitz, tempor duis single-origin coffee ea next level ethnic fingerstache fanny pack nostrud. Photo booth anim 8-bit hella, PBR 3 wolf moon beard Helvetica. Salvia esse nihil, flexitarian Truffaut synth art party deep v chillwave.
    Business
    Growth
    Where
    Hall 1, Building A

  • Meh synth Schlitz, tempor duis single-origin coffee ea next level ethnic fingerstache fanny pack nostrud. Photo booth anim 8-bit hella, PBR 3 wolf moon beard Helvetica. Salvia esse nihil, flexitarian Truffaut synth art party deep v chillwave.
    Business
    Growth
    Where
    Hall 1, Building A

  • Meh synth Schlitz, tempor duis single-origin coffee ea next level ethnic fingerstache fanny pack nostrud. Photo booth anim 8-bit hella, PBR 3 wolf moon beard Helvetica. Salvia esse nihil, flexitarian Truffaut synth art party deep v chillwave.
    Engineering
    Platform
    Where
    Hall 1, Building A

  • Meh synth Schlitz, tempor duis single-origin coffee ea next level ethnic fingerstache fanny pack nostrud. Photo booth anim 8-bit hella, PBR 3 wolf moon beard Helvetica. Salvia esse nihil, flexitarian Truffaut synth art party deep v chillwave.
    Business
    Where
    Hall 1, Building A

  • Meh synth Schlitz, tempor duis single-origin coffee ea next level ethnic fingerstache fanny pack nostrud. Photo booth anim 8-bit hella, PBR 3 wolf moon beard Helvetica. Salvia esse nihil, flexitarian Truffaut synth art party deep v chillwave.
    Engineering
    Where
    Hall 1, Building A

  • Meh synth Schlitz, tempor duis single-origin coffee ea next level ethnic fingerstache fanny pack nostrud. Photo booth anim 8-bit hella, PBR 3 wolf moon beard Helvetica. Salvia esse nihil, flexitarian Truffaut synth art party deep v chillwave.
    Engineering
    Where
    Hall 1, Building A

  • Meh synth Schlitz, tempor duis single-origin coffee ea next level ethnic fingerstache fanny pack nostrud. Photo booth anim 8-bit hella, PBR 3 wolf moon beard Helvetica. Salvia esse nihil, flexitarian Truffaut synth art party deep v chillwave.
    Business
    Growth
    Platform
    Where
    Hall 1, Building A

  • Meh synth Schlitz, tempor duis single-origin coffee ea next level ethnic fingerstache fanny pack nostrud. Photo booth anim 8-bit hella, PBR 3 wolf moon beard Helvetica. Salvia esse nihil, flexitarian Truffaut synth art party deep v chillwave.
    Business
    Where
    Hall 1, Building A

  • Meh synth Schlitz, tempor duis single-origin coffee ea next level ethnic fingerstache fanny pack nostrud. Photo booth anim 8-bit hella, PBR 3 wolf moon beard Helvetica. Salvia esse nihil, flexitarian Truffaut synth art party deep v chillwave.
    Business
    Growth
    Platform
    Where
    Hall 1, Building A

  • Meh synth Schlitz, tempor duis single-origin coffee ea next level ethnic fingerstache fanny pack nostrud. Photo booth anim 8-bit hella, PBR 3 wolf moon beard Helvetica. Salvia esse nihil, flexitarian Truffaut synth art party deep v chillwave.
    Engineering
    Platform
    Where
    Hall 1, Building A

  • Meh synth Schlitz, tempor duis single-origin coffee ea next level ethnic fingerstache fanny pack nostrud. Photo booth anim 8-bit hella, PBR 3 wolf moon beard Helvetica. Salvia esse nihil, flexitarian Truffaut synth art party deep v chillwave.
    Business
    Engineering
    Growth
    Platform
    Where
    Hall 1, Building A

  • Meh synth Schlitz, tempor duis single-origin coffee ea next level ethnic fingerstache fanny pack nostrud. Photo booth anim 8-bit hella, PBR 3 wolf moon beard Helvetica. Salvia esse nihil, flexitarian Truffaut synth art party deep v chillwave.
    Where
    Hall 1, Building A

  • Meh synth Schlitz, tempor duis single-origin coffee ea next level ethnic fingerstache fanny pack nostrud. Photo booth anim 8-bit hella, PBR 3 wolf moon beard Helvetica. Salvia esse nihil, flexitarian Truffaut synth art party deep v chillwave.
    Business
    Growth
    Where
    Hall 1, Building A

  • Meh synth Schlitz, tempor duis single-origin coffee ea next level ethnic fingerstache fanny pack nostrud. Photo booth anim 8-bit hella, PBR 3 wolf moon beard Helvetica. Salvia esse nihil, flexitarian Truffaut synth art party deep v chillwave.
    Business
    Platform
    Where
    Hall 1, Building A

  • Meh synth Schlitz, tempor duis single-origin coffee ea next level ethnic fingerstache fanny pack nostrud. Photo booth anim 8-bit hella, PBR 3 wolf moon beard Helvetica. Salvia esse nihil, flexitarian Truffaut synth art party deep v chillwave.
    Engineering
    Platform
    Where
    Hall 1, Building A

  • Meh synth Schlitz, tempor duis single-origin coffee ea next level ethnic fingerstache fanny pack nostrud. Photo booth anim 8-bit hella, PBR 3 wolf moon beard Helvetica. Salvia esse nihil, flexitarian Truffaut synth art party deep v chillwave.
    Engineering
    Growth
    Platform
    Where
    Hall 1, Building A

  • Meh synth Schlitz, tempor duis single-origin coffee ea next level ethnic fingerstache fanny pack nostrud. Photo booth anim 8-bit hella, PBR 3 wolf moon beard Helvetica. Salvia esse nihil, flexitarian Truffaut synth art party deep v chillwave.
    Business
    Growth
    Platform
    Where
    Hall 1, Building A

  • Meh synth Schlitz, tempor duis single-origin coffee ea next level ethnic fingerstache fanny pack nostrud. Photo booth anim 8-bit hella, PBR 3 wolf moon beard Helvetica. Salvia esse nihil, flexitarian Truffaut synth art party deep v chillwave.
    Business
    Growth
    Platform
    Where
    Hall 1, Building A


Access Early Bird AACOSE 8 Tickets

Apply Coupon code #earlylocaldelegate for Local delegates, #earlyintafridelegate for International delegates within Africa and #earlyintdelegate for International delegates to receive 40% off your ticket cost.

  • Local Delegates

    Access toThe Full Conference
  • Access to all sessions
  • Access to the Exhibition booths
  • Meal access for the three days
  • KES8,000
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  • International Delegates (Within Africa)

    Access toThe Full Conference
  • Access to all sessions
  • Access to the Exhibition booths
  • Meal access for the three days
  • $100

  • International Delegates

    Access to The Full Conference
  • Access to all sessions
  • Access to the Exhibition booths
  • Meal access for the three days
  • $150

AACOSE 7

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News & Publications

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February 13, 2025
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November 25, 2024
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November 25, 2024
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AACOSE 7: Building Networks to Advance Social Entrpreneurship
November 25, 2024
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Human Capital Development: Shaping the Future of Human Capital in Africa
November 24, 2024
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Location

P.O. Box 150055 – 00509
Tangaza University Langata South Road,
Karen – Nairobi

For any inquiries about the venue or the event, contact aacose@tangaza.ac.ke

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