Addis Ababa to Host First Pan-African Social Media Influencers Summit in May

Addis Ababa, March 8, 2026 (FMC) — The first African Social Media Influencers Summit (ASMIS), which is set to convene influencers, content creators, and industry leaders from across the continent to deliberate on the future of Africa’s digital landscape, will be held in Addis Ababa from May 7–8, 2026.

Organized by Pulse of Africa in collaboration with AGA-Tech Enterprise, the summit will be held under the theme: “Creating Impact for a Better Africa.”

The two-day gathering is expected to serve as a landmark platform that connects Africa’s most influential digital creators with media institutions, policymakers, and private sector leaders, fostering discussions on digital innovation, storytelling, and the growing power of digital influence.

More than 200 leading influencers from across Africa and the diaspora are anticipated to participate in the summit, where they will share insights on the continent’s rapidly evolving digital ecosystem.

Briefing the media today, Pulse of Africa English Coordinator, Bereket Sisay, said the summit is intended to provide a continental platform where Africa’s digital voices can examine how social media influence and emerging technologies are transforming communication and reshaping the continent’s global narrative.

“The African Social Media Influencers Summit is a pan-African flagship platform designed to unite digital voices, influencers, content creators, policymakers, and private sector leaders to harness the power of digital influence in advancing Africa’s development and the ideals of Pan-Africanism,” he said.

Prominent influencers and digital creators with millions of followers are also expected to take part in the summit, creating opportunities to exchange ideas on digital innovation, creative storytelling, and the expanding role of the creator economy in Africa’s development, he added.

According to Bereket, the gathering also aims to promote high-quality digital content that reflects Africa’s history, identity, and future aspirations, while supporting the development of a vibrant technological ecosystem across the continent.

The summit will feature consultations, panel discussions, and networking sessions addressing key issues such as sustainable development, digital governance, and strengthening the capacity of content creators, as reported by ENA.

Bereket further noted that participants will explore how emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence, can enhance Africa’s digital presence and unlock new opportunities for investment, collaboration, and innovation.

In addition, the summit will create a strategic platform for influencers to exchange experiences on the use of AI, showcase Africa’s development through digital platforms, and establish partnerships with major commercial enterprises.

African Social Media Influencers Summit Project Coordinator, Bayush Mamo, said the gathering seeks to strengthen cooperation and competitiveness within Africa’s digital ecosystem as the global digital landscape continues to evolve rapidly.

She added that enhancing the capacity of digital creators and expanding collaboration across the continent will be among the key priorities of the summit.

For his part, AGA-Tech Enterprise Head, Gemeda Olana, said future editions of the summit are expected to rotate among different African countries.

He described the initiative as an important platform that will enable Africans to shape and share their own narratives in the digital space while facilitating the exchange of knowledge and experiences across borders.

Organizers have also invited major institutions and organizations to partner in the initiative, noting that the summit will strengthen engagement among digital creators, media institutions, policymakers, and private sector actors, while encouraging dialogue on the future of digital participation and governance in Africa.