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DAKAR SLUSH’D 2025

25

Sep 2025

To

26

Sep 2025

10:00 To 22:00
Event Organizer
Dakar
Event Type
Summits / conferences

City

Event Details

Dakar SLUSH’D 2025 will serve as a powerful convergence point for innovators, investors, and policymakers from across the continent and beyond. With a strong focus on impact-driven entrepreneurship, the event is designed to accelerate startup growth, spotlight African ingenuity, and create a vibrant space where bold ideas turn into actionable ventures. From Senegal’s growing tech scene to pan-African investment trends, the event will highlight the region’s potential to lead in sustainability, digital transformation, and inclusive growth.

  • Theme: “Innovate Locally, Impact Globally”
  • Dates: September 2025
  • Location: Museum of Black Civilisation, Dakar, Senegal
  • Format: In-person, two-day startup & innovation summit
  • Organizer: Dakar SLUSH’D, a nonprofit founded in 2024 to foster entrepreneurship and investment in West Africa

Main Features:

  • Inspiring main-stage talks
  • Pitch Zone for startup competitions
  • Deal Zone for curated investor connections
  • Collaborative workshops
  • Innovation showcase booths
  • Strategic networking opportunities

Ready to be part of Africa’s next big innovation moment?
Visit the official website: www.dakarslushd.org and hit the “Register” button to secure your spot or join the interest list today. For detailed information on deadlines, participation options, and how to get involved, reach out directly at [email protected]. Don’t miss a beat—follow Dakar SLUSH’D on social media for exclusive updates, speaker announcements, and opportunities as they go live.

Audience

  • Startups & Founders across Africa and globally
  • Investors & Venture Capitalists seeking African deal flow
  • Policy Makers & Public Sector Leaders
  • Corporate Innovation Leaders
  • Ecosystem Builders (incubators, hubs, universities)
  • Media & Storytellers focused on tech and entrepreneurship
  • Development Organizations working on innovation, youth, and economic empowerment

Objectives

  • Ignite the West African startup ecosystem
  • Position Senegal as a regional innovation hub
  • Facilitate cross-border collaboration and policy alignment
  • Empower startups with tools, networks, and funding pathways
  • Highlight African cultural and technological strengths
  • Foster sustainable, inclusive ecosystem growth
  • Ensure post-event follow-up with measurable impact

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