FOYA GLOBAL MASAI MARA 2026 TO BRING AFRICA’S FOUNDERS, INVESTORS AND INNOVATORS TOGETHER FOR A CONTINENTAL FOUNDER EXPERIENCE

Taking place from 4th to 6th December 2026 at Olakira Mara, Masai Mara, Kenya, the gathering marks a new chapter in the evolution of the FOYA platform and celebrates 10 Years of COBI - Consistency. Believing. Innovating.

FOYA Global Masai Mara 2026 will create a unique environment for founders to connect, learn, be recognised, access capital conversations and build relationships across borders.

The experience will bring together representatives from 16 African countries for a programme that combines recognition, entrepreneurship, investment, leadership, innovation and curated founder experiences.

The programme will feature:

• Continental Founder Awards celebrating exceptional entrepreneurs and builders across Africa;

• 40+ speakers and industry leaders sharing insights and practical experiences;

• The FOYA Capital Room, connecting founders with investors, venture capital firms and ecosystem partners;

• Masterclasses focused on the skills and knowledge founders need to build and scale;

• Founder panels and fireside conversations exploring the realities of entrepreneurship;

• Networking and curated founder experiences designed to create meaningful connections;

• Wellness experiences supporting founder resilience and wellbeing; and

• Safari and cultural experiences that connect participants to the unique setting of the Maasai Mara.

“FOYA has always been about more than awards. It is about recognising the people who choose to build, creating opportunities for them to connect and ensuring that the entrepreneurial journey does not have to be navigated alone,” said Moranga Innocent - FOYA Awards founder.

“FOYA Global Masai Mara 2026 is the next evolution of that vision. As we mark 10 years of Consistency, Believing and Innovating, we are bringing the people building Africa into one continental space to share experiences, create opportunities, access capital and shape what comes next.”

A central feature of the experience will be the FOYA Capital Room, designed to create meaningful conversations between founders and the capital ecosystem. The initiative will provide opportunities for entrepreneurs to engage with investors, venture capital firms and ecosystem partners around fundraising, business growth and access to capital.

The event will also celebrate FOYA’s growing legacy of recognising founders and entrepreneurs across Africa. Over the years, the platform has created a community of builders whose journeys reflect the consistency, belief and innovation that define the FOYA story.

Submissions for the 2026 FOYA Awards are now open. Founders can submit themselves or refer a founder for consideration through the official FOYA platform.

FOYA Global Masai Mara 2026 will take place from 4 - 6 December 2026 at Olakira Mara in the Masai Mara, Kenya.

For submissions, event information and updates, visit:

www.foyaglobal.com

About FOYA Global

FOYA Global is a platform dedicated to recognising, celebrating and connecting Africa’s founders, entrepreneurs and innovators. Through the Founder of the Year Awards and its growing ecosystem of experiences, conversations and opportunities, FOYA seeks to spotlight the people building businesses, creating jobs, solving problems and shaping the future of Africa.

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