From Payment to Doorstep: Solving E-Commerce Payments & Last-Mile Delivery
2026-06-19 08:00 - 22:00 UTC
From Payment to Doorstep: Solving E-Commerce Payments & Last-Mile Delivery
Date: 19th June 2026
Location: Nairobi, Kenya
Strengthening the Backbone of E-Commerce in Africa
From Payment to Doorstep is a high-impact e-commerce operations summit designed to address two of the biggest challenges facing African online businesses today: getting paid efficiently and delivering reliably.
As e-commerce scales across East Africa, businesses continue to struggle with failed payments, delayed deliveries, high return rates, and customer trust issues. This event brings together payment providers, logistics companies, marketplaces, SMEs, policymakers, and technology enablers to explore practical, scalable solutions that power successful digital commerce.
The summit focuses on real-world case studies, hands-on discussions, and actionable insights that help businesses close sales faster and deliver better.

Why Attend?

Understand What Breaks the E-Commerce Transaction
Learn where payments and last-mile delivery fail and how to fix them.
Get Practical Solutions
Explore payment options including mobile money, cards, wallets, cross-border payments, and emerging stablecoin use cases, alongside last-mile delivery and fulfilment innovations.
Reduce Refunds, Returns & Failed Orders
Discover how better coordination between payments and logistics improves customer satisfaction and profitability.
Prepare for Cross-Border Trade
Learn how interoperable payments and reliable logistics unlock regional and EU–EAC digital trade opportunities.

Who Should Attend?

SMEs and online merchants
Marketplaces and social commerce sellers
Payment service providers and fintechs
Logistics and last-mile delivery companies
Banks, telcos, and digital platforms
Policymakers, development partners, and investors

Event Highlights

Expert Panels & Case Studies
Insights from industry leaders on payments, fulfilment, and e-commerce operations.
Focused Sessions

Digital payments and checkout optimisation
Cash-on-delivery vs prepaid models
Last-mile delivery, addressing, and returns
Cross-border e-commerce readiness

Solution Showcases & Networking
Engage with leading fintech and logistics providers in a non-salesy, learning-driven environment.

Why This Event Matters
Payments and delivery are the foundation of trust in e-commerce. When either fails, businesses lose revenue and customers.
From Payment to Doorstep exists to help African businesses get paid faster, deliver smarter, and scale sustainably in a competitive digital economy.

Join Us
Be part of the conversation shaping the future of e-commerce payments and last-mile delivery in Africa.
📅 19th June 2026 | Nairobi, Kenya

8th Edition Kenya E-Commerce Awards
2026-06-25 18:30 - 22:00
Kenya E-Commerce Awards 2026 – 8th Edition
Date: June 2026
Location: Nairobi, Kenya
Celebrating Excellence in Kenya’s Digital Commerce Ecosystem
The 8th Edition of the Kenya E-Commerce Awards 2026 is the country’s most prestigious platform dedicated to recognizing innovation, growth, and impact in online commerce, digital payments, logistics, and customer experience.
Since its launch in 2019, the Kenya E-Commerce Awards has grown into a trusted industry benchmark celebrating the companies, platforms, and individuals driving the transformation of how Kenyans buy, sell, pay, and receive goods online.
The awards bring together leading corporates, fintechs, marketplaces, logistics providers, startups, SMEs, and policymakers to celebrate the best in Kenya’s digital economy.

Why the Kenya E-Commerce Awards Matter

Recognizes innovation and excellence in digital commerce
Builds trust and credibility for winning brands
Provides lifetime SEO visibility for nominees and winners
Connects businesses with customers, investors, and partners
Showcases Kenya as a leader in Africa’s digital economy

Who Should Participate

E-commerce platforms & online retailers
Banks, fintechs & payment providers
Logistics & last-mile delivery companies
Telcos & digital service providers
Marketplaces, startups & SMEs
Government & industry bodies

Benefits of Participating
For Corporates & Enterprises

Position your brand as a market leader
Showcase solutions to thousands of SMEs
Strengthen trust and adoption of platforms like banking apps, mobile money, and marketplaces

For SMEs & Startups

Gain national recognition
Increase customer confidence
Access partnerships and investment opportunities

For Sponsors

Direct access to Kenya’s e-commerce decision makers
Brand visibility across digital, media, and events
Lead generation among merchants and tech buyers

Event Highlights

Gala Awards Night & Dinner
CEO Roundtables
Industry Report Launch
Media & Brand Showcases
Networking with top e-commerce players

Be Part of Kenya’s Digital Commerce Future
The Kenya E-Commerce Awards 2026 – 8th Edition is more than an awards ceremony, it is a movement to grow trust, innovation, and competitiveness in Kenya’s online economy.
📅 June 2026 | Nairobi, Kenya

SME Digital Growth Conference 2026
2026-08-13 08:00 - 17:00
SME Digital Growth Conference 2026
Date: 13 August 2026
Location: Nairobi, Kenya
Unlock Growth, Access Finance, and Scale Digitally
The SME Digital Growth Conference 2026 is kenya’s premier one-day platform connecting small and medium enterprises (SMEs), fintechs, SACCOs, mobile lenders, and digital service providers. The conference equips SMEs with practical tools to grow sales, access capital, optimize operations, and thrive in the digital economy while providing financiers a direct opportunity to discover high-potential businesses.
The event aligns with initiatives like EU-EAC DEEP, promoting financial inclusion, SME digitalization, and cross-border trade readiness.

Why Attend

Learn how to grow sales via e-commerce, social commerce, and AI-powered conversational tools
Access insights on digital payments, mobile wallets, and credit solutions
Connect with financiers, SACCOs, and mobile lenders
Explore tools to streamline operations, manage orders, and scale efficiently

Conference Focus Areas
1. Digital Sales & Marketing

Social commerce (WhatsApp, Instagram, TikTok)
AI conversational commerce for 24/7 sales
Customer engagement & retention strategies

2. SME Financing & Digital Credit

SACCOs, microfinance, and mobile wallet-based lending
Fintech partnerships for growth
Credit scoring, working capital, and microloans

3. Operations & Growth Tools

Digital payments and reconciliation
Last-mile logistics for SMEs
Accounting, invoicing, and automation

Who Should Attend

SMEs & startups looking to scale
SACCOs, fintechs, and digital lenders
Mobile wallets & payment platforms
E-commerce platforms & marketplaces
SME support organizations and accelerators

Why This Event Matters
SMEs are the backbone of kenya’s economy, yet many face challenges in accessing funding and adopting digital tools. This conference bridges that gap by connecting SMEs with financiers and digital solutions, enabling businesses to unlock growth, scale efficiently, and compete in the digital economy.

East Africa Digital Economy Summit 2026 – Nairobi Edition
2026-10-22 08:00 - 2026-10-23 17:00
EAST AFRICA DIGITAL ECONOMY SUMMIT 2026 – NAIROBI EDITION
Date: 22–23 October 2026Location: Nairobi, Kenya
Accelerating Digital Trade, Payments & Innovation Across East Africa
The East Africa Digital Economy Summit 2026 – Nairobi Edition is the region’s premier platform uniting governments, corporates, fintechs, e-commerce platforms, logistics providers, SMEs, and development partners to shape the future of digital trade in East Africa.
The summit integrates the East Africa Cross-Border E-Commerce Forum, focusing on practical solutions that enable businesses to sell across borders, get paid seamlessly, and deliver efficiently within the EAC and to global markets.
The event supports regional priorities including AfCFTA digital trade, EU–EAC cooperation, interoperable payments, and inclusive SME digitalisation.

Why Attend

Understand regional digital economy policies and opportunities

Learn how to scale cross-border e-commerce

Explore interoperable payments and fintech innovation

Address logistics, customs, and compliance challenges

Network with East Africa’s top decision makers

Who Will Attend

E-commerce platforms & merchants

Banks, fintechs & payment providers

Logistics & fulfilment firms

Telcos & big tech

Government & regulators

Development partners

What to Expect

Ministerial & CEO dialogues

Cross-border business clinics

SME masterclasses

B2B matchmaking
