AfCFTA Youth Symposium 2025 (AYS2025)

The second edition of the AfCFTA Youth Symposium, will be held at the Kenya International Convention Centre, March 5-7, 2025, under the patronage of H.E. William Samoei Ruto, President of Kenya. Co-hosted with the Government of Kenya and themed "Harnessing Africa’s Youth as an Asset to Drive Economic Growth," #AYS2025 will empower African youth to drive trade, innovation, and economic development under the AfCFTA. The symposium will unite young entrepreneurs, policymakers, and stakeholders in discussions on building value chains, fostering innovation, and addressing challenges to unlock Africa’s full potential.