Held annually, the YEPI Entrepreneurship Summit 2026 (#YESMombasa2026) brings together 250+ youth and women entrepreneurs, innovators, investors, corporates, and government leaders, committed to strengthening the entrepreneurship ecosystem in Mombasa and beyond.
Hosted by the Youth Empowerment Program Initiative (YEPI), The Summit provides a dynamic platform for interactive sessions and networking opportunities designed to unlock pathways to market, mentorship, and collaboration.
At the YEPI Summit, partners and delegates will engage in a series of transformative activities such as innovative thinking, innovative showcase, meaningful dialogue and building connections. The summit also includes keynote speakers, panel discussions, sector breakout sessions and pitch competition. The summit provides a platform for young people to learn new skills, build relationships, and make connections with their peers.
Summit Objectives
Strengthen the Mombasa Entrepreneurship Ecosystem and connect aspiring and current entrepreneurs with resources investors, and mentors
Inspire Youth Action
To create an engaging and fun atmosphere for young people to interact with each other, learn new skills and translate ideas into action
Develop Skills & Knowledge
To build technical and leadership capacity for young people to feel confident in themselves and to realize their potential.
Collaboration & Partnership
To foster meaningful connections, peer support groups, and partnerships with local organizations, government and private sector
What To Expect
B2C Connections
Direct interactions between businesses and customers are integrated into the summit. This is a great way to help you connect with your target audience and grow your customer base
YEPI Soko
Features a variety of corporates and entrepreneurs offering handmade items,art, and crafts, food, and more. It’s a great opportunity to discover something new and unique, connect and support local businesses
Pitch Festival
An Interactive pitch competition where young entrepreneurs pitch their startup to a panel of esteemed judges. Judges will positively critique ideas, provide suggestions, and decide the winne
Plenary & Expert Panel
Expert panels and short plenary sessions with industry leaders and experts from both private and public sectors across Africa, to discuss, interact and providedivergent points of view on Entrepreneurship
Sector Breakout Sessions
Engage in structured breakout sessions that will provide two-way exchange and youth engagement. These structured conversations will discuss key issues affecting young people, leading to new insights or shared goals
Network Cocktail
An evening networking cocktail showcasing Mombasa’s unique traditions, arts, music, and food, designed to help partners connect, build relationship, and fostering new business opportunities.
Why Attend?
Why Attend?
Why attend the YEPI Entrepreneurship Summit?
The YEPI Entrepreneurship Summit is designed to strengthen the Mombasa Entrepreneurship Ecosystem and connect aspiring and current entrepreneurs with resources, investors, and mentors.
Converge
With entrepreneurs, investors, and innovators, and create positive lasting relationships.
Network
With high-level decision makers from private and public sectors and explore business opportunities.
Learn
Essential entrepreneurship skills in the 21st Century.
Featured Speakers
30+ Speakers and Panelists: Entrepreneurship | Leadership | Climate Action | Technology | Innovation.
The YEPI Entrepreneurship Summit features a diverse lineup of local, national, and international leaders drawn from the private sector, government, development agencies, and the entrepreneurship ecosystem. Speakers and panelists will share practical insights, lived experiences, and best practices on building and scaling sustainable enterprises, navigating uncertainty, and strengthening entrepreneurial resilience through collaboration and innovation. Through keynote addresses, expert panels, and sector breakout sessions, participants will gain actionable knowledge to support the growth of micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in Kenya and beyond.
Past Summits
Join 250+ entrepreneurs, innovators, and ecosystem leaders shaping the future of entrepreneurship in Kenya.
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