East Africa Youth Conference · Zanzibar

Turning youth potential into global impact.

We nurture, mentor and equip young people across Tanzania, Zanzibar, Kenya, Uganda and Rwanda with investment know-how, entrepreneurial skill and the leadership platforms to shape East Africa's economy.

0Youth reached annually
0Exhibitors at EAYC Expo
0East African nations engaged
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Upcoming Event

East Africa Youth Conference 2026 — Zanzibar

A regional gathering of youth, entrepreneurs, innovators and policymakers tackling leadership, the digital economy and cross-border trade — hosted at Mohamed Shein Hall, SUZA Tunguu Campus.

Guest of Honour H.E. Dr. Hussein Ali Mwinyi President of Zanzibar and Chairman of the Revolutionary Council
15th August 2026Event Date
Mohamed Shein HallSUZA, Tunguu Campus
Starts 08:00 AMDoors Open
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In partnership with regional institutions
East African Community (EAC) UTT AMIS Turky's Group of Companies Exodus Advisory Services Ministry of Youth, Employment & Empowerment — Zanzibar State University of Zanzibar Zanzibar Maisha Bora Foundation Top Education Consulting Sound Mind Consultants Mjini FM 92.5
What We Stand On

Four pillars, one mission.

Everything we run — from a national stage in Zanzibar to a radio studio in Mjini — sits on the same four commitments to East Africa's youth.

01 / Investment

Financial literacy & wealth building

Investment education delivered with financial institutions like UTT AMIS, turning first-time earners into confident, long-term investors.

02 / Entrepreneurship

Startup pitching & seed capital

PERYA pitch competitions and the TUSUA Fund move ideas from notebook to registered, funded business.

03 / Leadership

Mentorship & policy access

Direct dialogue with government ministries and the EAC Secretariat gives young leaders a real seat at the policy table.

04 / Visibility

Media & digital identity

Radio tours, storytelling campaigns and personal-branding workshops help youth build a reputation that travels beyond the room.

Flagship Initiatives

Programs built for where the opportunity is.

Each initiative targets a specific gap — funding, visibility, policy access, or skill — in the journey of a young East African entrepreneur.

Flagship Conference

East Africa Youth Conference

A regional gathering of youth, entrepreneurs, innovators and policymakers tackling leadership, the digital economy and cross-border trade.

  • Government & EAC keynote dialogues
  • Hosted at SUZA, Tunguu Campus
  • Thousands of delegates, pan-East African
Trade Expo

Youth Business & Investment Expo

A multi-day exhibition where young founders showcase ventures in the Blue Economy, agribusiness, tourism and technology.

  • 140+ youth exhibitors
  • 3,000–5,000 annual attendees
  • Hosted at the Zanzibar Exhibition Center
Seed Capital

TUSUA Fund

Competitive, non-equity grant funding that gives high-potential early-stage youth businesses the capital to launch and scale.

  • Direct grants, no equity taken
  • Open application cycles
  • Paired with investment-readiness training
Pitch Platform

PERYA Pitch Competition

Young founders present business plans directly to investor and venture panels during regional conferences.

  • Structured problem-solving tracks
  • Direct investor & impact-funder access
  • Prize pools sponsored by partners
Capacity Building

Digital Identity Workshops

Practical training on personal branding and digital portfolios — treating social media as a young professional's first CV.

  • Personal branding & online reputation
  • Access to remote & global job markets
  • Led by communications specialists
Recognition

Celebrating the Extraordinary Youth

An annual awards evening honoring young changemakers in social enterprise, tech innovation, agriculture and civic leadership.

  • Held at JNICC, Dar es Salaam
  • Documented impact storytelling
  • Regional & national recognition tiers
Regional Footprint

Measured across five nations.

0 Youth engaged annually across conferences, expos and workshops
0 Youth-led exhibitors hosted at the annual Investment Expo
0 East African nations represented — Tanzania, Zanzibar, Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda
0 Regional airtime on Mjini FM carrying youth economic dialogue
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Young people are not waiting for opportunity — they are building it. Our role is to make sure government, capital and community meet them at the table.

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Amina Sanga Chief Executive Officer, Global Youth Empowerment Organization
Sector Focus

We meet youth where East Africa's economy is growing.

Rather than generic training, our tracks are tailored to the sectors where the region's opportunity actually sits — coastal, agricultural, and digital.

  • Blue Economy & sustainable tourism — coastal resources, eco-tourism ventures
  • Agribusiness & tech — modern farming tools, value addition, rural-to-urban ventures
  • Digital economy — remote work readiness, e-commerce, cross-border platforms
  • From job seekers to problem solvers — building ventures around real infrastructure gaps
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