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The African Philanthropy Conference is a collaborative platform which aims to create and curate a progressive agenda for philanthropy and social investment on the continent. Hosted as an annual convening, the conference has consistently grown attracting institutions and stakeholders such as practitioners, grassroots movements, academics, policy makers and donors.
Delegates interact through keynote addresses, plenary sessions, parallel dialogues and networking opportunities, which invite active participation, contribution and collaboration which will enrich individual and collective experiences for all.
For Academics
The first two days of the conference are dedicated to the academic dimension. Delegates will hear presentations on emerging research and participate in debate that will inform and strengthen the findings.
For Practitioners
The third to fifth days of the convening are dedicated to the main conference. Delegates will hear keynote addresses, plenary discussions and ignite talks while participating in parallel sessions and networking opportunities that will enrich their conference experience.
Calls to participate
Call for Nominations: African Philanthropy Lifetime Achievement Award
Now Open to the Public The African Philanthropy Conference is proud to announce that nominations for the prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award are now officially open to the public. This award honours individuals who have demonstrated exceptional dedication,...
Call for Exhibitors: 6th African Philanthropy Conference
Call for Exhibitors: 6th African Philanthropy Conference Theme: Sustainable Financing for Development in the Majority WorldDates: Sunday 27 July – Thursday 31 July 2025Venue: The American University in Cairo (AUC), Egypt Showcase Bold Ideas. Champion...
Call for Sessions: 6th African Philanthropy Conference
The co-convenors of the 6th African Philanthropy Conference (6APC) invite organisations, researchers and practitioners to submit session proposals for the conference. Under the theme “Sustainable Financing for Development in the Majority World”, 6APC will explore...
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Call for Participation – 7th APC
Artificial intelligence is changing how we work, organise, fund, communicate and make decisions. Data is changing who holds knowledge and power. Digital technologies are reshaping relationships between funders, organisations and communities. As Africa enters this...
Call for Abstracts 7th APC
7th African Philanthropy Conference Call for Abstracts Philanthropy in the Age of AI and Digital Sovereignty in Africa 27–31 July 2027 Addis Ababa, Ethiopia Deadline: 16 October 2026 Submit an abstract The convenors of the 7th African Philanthropy Conference (7APC)...
Calling All APC 2025 Attendees – Share Your Reflections!
The 6th African Philanthropy Conference may have drawn to a close, but the conversations, insights, and connections it sparked are far from over. As they have done for many key sector gatherings, Alliance Magazine (https://www.alliancemagazine.org/) is...
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