The Evening at a Glance
03 · the programme
Arrival and wellness from 5:00 PM, opening and closing keynotes, three panel discussions, mixer breaks, closing remarks, and final networking until 11:00 PM.
The evening,
hour by hour
Jirani · 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Nairobi
Friday, 28 August 2026
5:00 – 6:15 PM
Arrival & Networking
Wellness experiences, refreshments and welcome drinks as the room comes together.
6:15 – 6:30 PM
Welcome to JIRANI
Opening by the MC.
6:30 – 6:45 PM
Opening Keynote: The Business of Building a Competitive Africa
Delivered by the Ministry of Tourism.
6:45 – 7:00 PM
Mixer Break
Refreshments and open conversation before the first panel.
7:00 – 7:30 PM
Panel I: Securing Your Financial Position Ahead of Market Instability
Financial resilience, wealth protection, and the new role of digital assets.
7:30 – 8:00 PM
Panel II: The $100 Transfer War
Competition, loyalty, and the future of remittance in Africa.
8:00 – 8:15 PM
Mixer Break
A short pause to recharge, reconnect, and continue conversations.
8:15 – 8:45 PM
Panel III: Where Margins Go to Die
What it takes to move products, services and opportunity across Africa.
8:45 – 9:00 PM
Closing Keynote: The Business of Building Ecosystems
Delivered by DL Group.
9:00 – 9:15 PM
Transition & Networking
Open networking as the formal programme winds down.
9:15 – 9:25 PM
Closing Remarks
Final reflections from the JIRANI co-founders as the formal programme comes to a close.
9:25 PM onwards
Warm Introductions & Final Networking
Curated warm introductions and final networking, continuing until 11:00 PM.
Throughout the evening, attendees receive curated introductions aligned to their industry, alongside invitation-only executive roundtables designed to foster deeper strategic conversations.