The UN Global Compact at the Africa CEO Forum 2026

The United Nations Global Compact will be in Kigali for the 2026 Africa CEO Forum on 14 and 15 May, with a delegation led by Assistant Secretary-General & CEO of the UN Global Compact, Ms Sanda Ojiambo. As the continent’s premier gathering of business leaders, the forum brings together over 2,000 CEOs, investors, and heads of state & governments at the Kigali Convention Centre, under the theme “The Scale Imperative: Why Africa Must Embrace Shared Ownership” to shape the future of Africa. 

Throughout the two-day event, the UN Global Compact will host a series of strategic sessions focused on regional trade, sustainable investment, and the expansion of our local footprint in East Africa.

Itinerary

Thursday, 14 May 2026



• 12:30 pm | Africa Business Leaders Coalition (ABLC) Trade Paper Launch 

Join us for the unveiling of our latest position paper. This session will outline actionable strategies for the private sector to bridge trade gaps and fully leverage the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) for sustainable industrialisation.

Friday, 15 May 2026

• 2:30 pm | Global Africa Business Initiative (GABI) Roundtable 

A high-level dialogue focused on positioning Africa as a premier destination for global investment. We will discuss how to scale sustainable solutions that resonate on the world stage and drive long-term value.

• 6:00 pm | Launch of the UN Global Compact Network Rwanda (Invite -Only Dinner) 

We are proud to officially welcome Network Rwanda to the Global Compact. This evening celebration marks a significant milestone in strengthening our support for responsible business conduct within the Rwandan ecosystem.

14 & 15 May 2026

• The UN Global Compact & United Nations Exhibition Booth 

Visit us in the main exhibition space. Our team will be on hand to discuss the Forward Faster initiative and how your business can participate in our regional programmes to drive measurable impact.

UN Global Compact participants can access the Forum with a 20% discount as part of our partnership with the organizers. Kindly reach out to the Global Compact’s Africa Regional Hub at africa@unglobalcompact.org for further information.