Your passport to Africa's green opportunities

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If you are in Kenya, Mombasa in particular, make hay while the sun shines.

The 5th Africa International E-Waste Conference is happening on 16–17 Oct 2025, with the theme “Adapting to global e-waste trends: Challenges and opportunities.”

This conference is positioned to address the growing global e-waste crisis, particularly in Africa. 

It provides a platform to discuss sustainable solutions for managing e-waste, including challenges posed by off-grid solar waste and new global regulations.

Attending events is not just for extroverts, it is a core ingredient in networking. 

And as we always say at GJR;

Networking isn’t about collecting business cards; it’s about connecting and collaborating, and you never know, it could be the beginning of your career.

Attend this event to gain: 

• Knowledge - learn about global e‑waste trends and emerging challenges & understand how international regulations affect e‑waste policies.

• Networking & connections - Meet industry players and build relationships that can lead to internships, partnerships, mentorships, or job opportunities in the sector.

• Career & entrepreneurial opportunities - Spot gaps and problems needing innovative solutions. Explore potential for launching startups or social enterprises in e-waste management, and learn best practices and models that you can adapt to your local context.

• Skills development - Gain exposure to technical discussions around recycling technology and strategies, and sharpen your thinking and presentation skills through panels, workshops, or Q&A sessions.

• Positioning for future impact - Understand how e-waste links to broader issues such as climate change, and use the insights and connections to influence policy or community projects in your region.

Here is a list of other events all around Africa you can participate in:

• Dar es Salaam, Tanzania | 9th Solar Africa | 8–10 Oct 2025.
  This is an international trade exhibition targeting the East African solar market. It is dedicated to promoting products and services in the solar sector.

• Sandton, South Africa | Smarter Mobility Africa Summit 2025 | 30 Sept – 2 Oct 2025.
  The summit connects people and organisations to information and each other with the objective to create opportunity. It brings together mobility stakeholders from cities, academia, and the private sector across the expo floor and conference rooms to spark ideas and generate solutions.

• Kigali, Rwanda | Africa HealthTech Summit 2025 | 13–15 Oct 2025 | Connected Care: Scaling Innovation towards UHC.
  The summit explores how connected, intelligent technologies can strengthen primary health care delivery, improve continuity of care, integrate service delivery, and accelerate equitable access to essential health services.

• South Africa | Nature & Circularity Week 2025 | 20–30 Oct 2025 | Pioneering the future of sustainability in South Africa.
  An initiative designed to redefine our relationship with nature and rethink business practices. The summit focuses on circular economy solutions and multi-sectoral strategies for sustainability.

• Nairobi, Kenya | E-Mobility and Infrastructure Africa | 26–27 Nov 2025.
  This summit showcases the latest technologies and solutions in electromobility. Participants can gain knowledge, develop skills, discover trends, and form new business partnerships in a dynamic networking environment.

• Nigeria | 12th edition, Nigeria Energy | 28–30 Oct 2025 | Powering West Africa's energy future.
  West Africa’s leading energy platform, connecting stakeholders across the entire value chain. The event promotes innovation, collaboration, and investment to drive energy transformation in the region.

• Johannesburg, South Africa | 10th Automechanika | 28–30 Oct 2025.
  Automechanika provides a platform for industry professionals to explore innovations in parts, accessories, workshop equipment, fleet management, and more. The event focuses on sustainability and the future of the automotive sector.

• Cairo, Egypt | 3rd Hydrogen in Africa | 28–29 Oct 2025 | Connecting Africa’s hydrogen projects.
  This event supports building a strong business case for hydrogen projects in Africa. It gathers stakeholders to discuss and advance hydrogen initiatives for domestic growth and international participation.

Want to get the most out of these events and achieve your goals? Risper has put together a quick video with practical tips you can apply before, during, and after each event.

Mark your calendars and purpose to attend. Who knows? Your future employer or mentor could be right there!