Start-Up/NGO Hub

Your vision deserves a global stage!

The EDvance Summit 2026 opens a dedicated space for start-ups and non-governmental organisations working at the intersection of education, training, and technology. Whether you are launching an innovative solution or driving impact through grassroots or civil society work, the Summit Hub gives you a visible, affordable presence at an international conference — and reach well beyond the venue.

What’s included

For a flat fee of USD 150 (incl. VAT), you receive a fully equipped slot in the shared Summit Hub booth — a dedicated area within the main exhibition hall at KSTVET, Nairobi.

Your space includes approximately 1 m² in the joint booth, room for a roll-up banner (max. 85 cm wide), and a small counter or table for demos, printed materials, and conversations with attendees. In addition, your organisation will be featured in the EDvance Summit virtual exhibition, extending your visibility to a global audience beyond the physical event. We will also actively promote all Hub participants via our official social media channels — before, during, and after the conference — amplifying your work to our international network of TVET leaders, educators, policymakers, and practitioners.

Who should apply

The Summit Hub welcomes early-stage ventures and NGOs developing or implementing solutions in digital learning, TVET and skills-based training, workforce development and credentialing, AI applications for education, and teacher or institutional capacity building. If your work is driving change in education and training — whether through technology, advocacy, or on-the-ground programmes — this space is for you.

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Important Dates

MilestoneDate
Submission portal opens5 May 2026
Submission deadline — Full Papers1 July 2026
Submission deadline — Short Papers, Innovation Spotlights & Posters1 July 2026
Review decisions communicated1 August 2026
Deadline for camera-ready submissions1 September 2026
Early Bird registration deadline1 September 2026
Conference7 – 9 October 2026

All deadlines are at 23:59 East Africa Time (EAT, UTC+3). Late submissions will not be considered.