Vibrant Digital Africa

How to Drive 24/7 Sales with AI: Conversational Commerce for African Businesses
2026-03-20 08:00 - 22:00 UTC
How to Drive 24/7 Sales with AI: Conversational Commerce for African Businesses
Date: 20th March 2026
Location: Nairobi, Kenya
Unlock the Power of AI to Sell, Support, and Grow Your Business 24/7
Join us at “How to Drive 24/7 Sales with AI”, East Africa’s premier conversational commerce and AI-powered sales event, designed to help SMEs, startups, and corporates harness artificial intelligence to streamline sales, marketing, orders, and customer engagement across platforms like WhatsApp, Instagram, Facebook, and web.
Discover how AI agents can act as your full-time, always-on sales team, allowing your business to:

Engage customers instantly
Convert conversations into sales
Automate order processing and customer support
Streamline marketing campaigns across multiple platforms

This event combines hands-on workshops, live demos, and expert panels to provide practical, actionable strategies for growing your business with AI — without turning it into a sales pitch.
Why Attend?

Learn from Industry Leaders: Hear insights from AI innovators, e-commerce experts, and corporate solution providers.
Hands-On Demos: Experience AI-driven sales and customer engagement in action.
Practical Workshops: Implement conversational commerce strategies for WhatsApp, Instagram, and beyond.
Networking Opportunities: Connect with SMEs, startups, and investors.

Who Should Attend?

SMEs and startups seeking to scale sales and improve customer engagement
Corporate teams exploring AI-powered business solutions
Digital marketing and e-commerce professionals
Solution providers, fintech innovators, and tech enthusiasts

Event Highlights

Keynotes & Panels: Learn how conversational AI is transforming sales and customer support.
Live Demonstrations: See AI agents manage orders, messages, and marketing campaigns across platforms.
Workshops: Step-by-step guidance for implementing AI solutions in your business.
Expo & Networking: Explore solutions from leading AI and digital commerce providers, and meet potential partners and investors.

Join Us
Be part of Nairobi’s most impactful AI and e-commerce event on 20th March 2026. Learn how to turn every customer interaction into a sale, provide 24/7 support, and streamline your business operations—all powered by AI.

7th Edition Kenya E-Commerce Awards 2025
2025-06-26 18:30 - 22:00 | Weston Hotel, Nairobi, Kenya
Program – 7th Edition Kenya E-Commerce Awards Gala Night
Date: Thursday, June 26, 2025
Venue: Weston Hotel, Nairobi
Time: From 6:00 PM
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6:00 PM – 6:30 PM *Arrival, Networking & Photo Moments*
Guests check in, enjoy red carpet moments, mingle with industry peers, and capture memorable photos.
6:30 PM – 7:30 PM *Dinner & Entertainment*
A buffet dinner served with vibrant entertainment featuring:
* Live DJ set
* Cultural/modern dance performances
7:30 PM – 8:15 PM *Keynote Speeches*
Inspirational messages from three distinguished speakers representing innovation, leadership, and digital transformation in e-commerce.
8:15 PM – 8:45 PM *Awards Ceremony – Part 1*
Presentation of the first half of award categories.
8:45 PM – 9:00 PM *Entertainment Break*
High-energy dance performance to re-energize the room.
9:00 PM – 9:30 PM *Awards Ceremony – Part 2*
Continuation and conclusion of award presentations.
9:30 PM Onwards *Networking & Wind Down*
Guests are welcome to continue networking, enjoy soft background music, and exit at their own pleasure.

E-Commerce Breakfast Summit 2025
2025-03-28 08:00 - 2025-04-04 11:30
The eCommerce Breakfast Summit 2025 is a gathering designed to address the key challenges facing Kenya’s dynamic eCommerce sector. Happening on March 28, 2025, at Movenpick Hotel & Residences, this event will bring together industry leaders, decision-makers, and innovators to discuss critical topics such as last-mile delivery, payment solutions, cybersecurity, logistics optimisation, and more.
Experts will share valuable insights and practical solutions aimed at boosting the growth and efficiency of eCommerce businesses in Kenya. With a focus on different sectors of the economy, the event will provide a platform for networking, collaboration, and thought leadership.
Join us for this impactful series and gain key knowledge that will help your business thrive in the fast-evolving eCommerce landscape.

Unlocking Affordable Last-Mile Delivery
2025-01-24 08:00 - 10:30
Topic: Optimizing Logistics and Overcoming Last-Mile Challenges in Kenya

8:00 AM – 8:15 AM: Arrival, Registration & Networking
8:15 AM – 8:45 AM: Keynote Address: Mapping the Future of Logistics in eCommerce
8:45 AM – 9:45 AM: Panel Discussion: Reducing Delivery Costs While Maintaining Speed
9:45 AM – 10:30 AM: Case Study: Innovations in Delivery Services
10:30 AM: Q&A and Closing

Mobile App Summit & Awards
2024-12-05 15:00 - 22:00 | Westlands Banquet Center
Celebrating Incredible Mobile Apps in Kenya Mobile.
One word says it all. From work to play to love, everything in between is now mobile. Our mission is to celebrate the Kenyan mobile industry by showcasing incredible mobile apps and the companies behind them.
The Mobile App Awards is the only dedicated celebration of Kenyan mobile app development agencies and the best mobile apps in the industry.
The 2024 Awards will take place at the Banquet Center, Westlands on Thursday, December 5th, 2024.

Building Trust in eCommerce
2024-11-26 08:00 - 17:00
Topic: Ensuring Quality, Authenticity, and Transparency in Online Transactions

8:00 AM – 8:15 AM: Registration & Networking
8:15 AM – 8:45 AM: Keynote Address: Winning Over the Kenyan Consumer: Trust-Building Strategies
8:45 AM – 9:45 AM: Panel Discussion: How to Combat Fraud and Promote Transparency
9:45 AM – 10:30 AM: Case Study: How ***** Built a Trusted Brand in Africa
10:30 AM: Q&A and Closing

E-Commerce Day Africa
2024-11-18 - 2024-11-20 | Emara Ole-Sereni, Mombasa Road, Nairobi, Kenya
The most important event in Latin America for digital commerce arrives in Africa.
The eCommerce DAY Tour creates a space for promotion and reflection on the importance of the impact that the Internet has produced and the new technologies in the life, work, and business of people and businesses, allowing an improvement in the competitiveness of our economy and the reduction of the gap that separates our entrepreneurs, companies, and professionals in different regions of Latin America.
The eCommerce DAY is an eCommerce Institute initiative that has been carried out since 2008 in different countries of the region in conjunction with its local chapters and aims to promote an area where companies in the Internet business world can exchange experiences and solutions , as well as create a collaboration channel for those interested in actively entering and taking advantage of the benefits of the digital economy.

Special activities with:

Conferences and Plenaries
Networking Time
eCommerce Awards
Workshops On Demand
Business Case Capsules
Hands On Practical

Kenya E-Commerce Awards
2024-06-20 18:00 - 22:00 | Movenpick Hotel & Residences, Nairobi, Kenya
The Kenya eCommerce Awards is the only dedicated celebration of Kenyan eCommerce retailers, software providers, agencies & entrepreneurs.
The Awards recognise and reward the organisations, teams and individuals who are helping shape the thriving internet retail industry across Kenya.
The 6th edition of the Kenya eCommerce Awards will take place at the Movenpick Hotel and Residences, Nairobi on 20th June 2024 from 6pm – 10pm.
