Afro-Asian Entrepreneurs & Impact Conference – Tanzania Edition 2025
On July 25-26, 2025, the University of Dar es Salaam hosted the Afro-Asian Entrepreneurs & Impact Conference, uniting 800+ delegates; entrepreneurs, creatives, students, policymakers, and investors, to celebrate youth-led innovation, bilateral collaboration, and economic empowerment. Co-hosted by Youth Investors Association (YIA) and the Mediapreneur Network, the conference created a platform for knowledge sharing, mentorship, and cross-continental partnerships.
The event featured:
Business Pitch Competition: highlighting innovative startups with scalable impact.
Keynotes & Panels: exploring entrepreneurship, leadership, and building sustainable ventures.
Startup & Impact Exhibitions: showcasing solutions transforming communities across Africa and Asia.
Networking & Cultural Exchange: fostering collaboration and new partnerships.
Sponsors: Coca Cola, Golden Kit Tours & Travels, METL Group, Happy Villa Seafood Restaurant, Woiso Original Products, UTT Amis, EACLC, UDSM, AfriCapital.
Community Partners: African Leadership Initiative for Impact, AISEC UDSM, Ennovate Ventures, Save Youth Dreams, Binary Horizons, Arksrise Initiative, Ufaulu Project, The Great Africa Foundation, Young Diplomats Generation, Changemakers Foundation, Young Women Entrepreneurs, Youth Utilisation Program, Uongozi Talks, Apextra Virtual Academy, Founders Tanzania, Accounting Association UDSM.
Through this conference, youth were empowered with skills, mentorship, and market exposure, while strengthening Afro-Asian entrepreneurial networks and promoting sustainable economic growth.