PSES 2026
Connecting Social Enterprises Across Africa
PSES 2026 AGENDA TIMELINE
DAY 1: Thursday 19th November 2026
| Topic / Title | Session Format |
|---|---|
| Unlocking the Social Enterprise Sector in Africa | Keynote Addresses + Official Opening + Welcome Remarks |
| Barriers, Challenges, and Opportunities of the Social Enterprise Sector in Africa | Panel Discussion (Experts + Q&A) |
| Contributions of Social Enterprises to Africa's Economic Growth | Panel Discussion + Interactive Roundtable |
| Role of Social Enterprises in Achieving Agenda 2063 | Breakout Track (Presentations + Discussion) |
| Harnessing Regional Integration: Social Entrepreneurship Across Africa's RECs | Breakout Track (Case Studies + Panel) |
| Social Entrepreneurship: A Timely Opportunity to Solve Youth Unemployment on the Continent | Breakout Track (Youth Voices + Interactive) |
| Role of Social Enterprises in Advancing SDG 5: Gender Equality and Women’s Empowerment in Africa. | Breakout Track (Women-Led Stories + Workshop-Style) |
| Thriving in the Countryside: Rural Social Entrepreneurship – Challenges, Innovations, and Pathways Forward | Breakout Track (Rural Case Studies + Discussion) |
| Readiness of African social enterprises to be connected to the global market | Open discussions |
| Transforming Lives Through Essentials: Social Enterprises Delivering Impact in Education, Health, and Well-Being | Open discussions |
DAY 2: Friday 20th November 2026
| Topic / Title | Session Format |
|---|---|
| Growing Innovation: Social Enterprises Transforming Agriculture | Interactive Workshop (Hands-on exercises, case breakdowns, group strategy building) |
| Building Resilient Communities: African-Based Solutions for a Sustainable Future | Interactive Workshop (Scenario planning, tool application, collaborative mapping) |
| Effective Partnerships and Funding Strategies for Social Enterprises | Interactive Workshop (Pitch practice, funding model simulations, partner matchmaking elements) |
| Building a Circular World: Lessons and Insights from Social Enterprises | Deep-Dive Session (Practical examples + group application exercises) |
| The Role of Governments in Supporting Social Enterprises | Deep-Dive Session (Policy analysis + advocacy strategy development) |
| The Power of Networks and Collaborative Ecosystems for Sustainable Change | Deep-Dive Session (Network mapping + ecosystem-building activities) |
| Youth & Women Empowerment Deep Dive: Strategies for Inclusive Ventures | Action-Oriented Breakout (Targeted strategy circles + mentorship pairing) |
| Activity – Social Enterprise Pitch Competitions | Pitching by applicants |
| Activity - Networking Reception / Closing Ceremony | Informal Gathering |