Top leaders, investors set for 2026 100 Most Notable Africans Summit in Marrakech

The organizers of the prestigious 100 Most Notable Africans Leadership and Business Summit 2026 have officially announced a new date — June 26th to 28th, 2026 — following overwhelming interest and increased participation from leaders, investors, and changemakers across Africa and beyond.

According to the organizers, the decision to move the date of the summit was driven by high demand for participation in Marrakech, Morocco, as more delegates, award recipients, and strategic partners confirmed their interest in attending what is rapidly becoming one of Africa’s most influential leadership gatherings.

The new date is expected to allow broader participation, stronger networking opportunities, and a more impactful continental dialogue.

The summit will hold at the Palais des Festivals et des Congrès Marrakech, Mövenpick Hotel, BD Mohamed VI, Marrakech, Morocco, a world-class venue befitting the scale and prestige of the event.

The three-day gathering will bring together top African business leaders, policymakers, entrepreneurs, diplomats, and innovators for high-level discussions, investment networking, leadership conversations, and the highly anticipated 100 Most Notable Africans Awards.

Organized by Davdan Peace and Advocacy Foundation and the 100 Most Notable Peace Icons Africa and partners, the summit has grown into a powerful platform celebrating African excellence, promoting cross-border collaboration, and advancing sustainable development across the continent.

Previous editions attracted influential leaders from multiple countries, resulting in partnerships, investments, and opportunities that continue to shape Africa’s business and leadership landscape.

With Marrakech now set to host the 2026 edition, expectations are high for an even bigger and more impactful gathering as Africa’s most influential voices converge to celebrate excellence, build partnerships, and shape the continent’s future.

According to Amb Dr Kingsley Amafibe, Project Director, Africa, Participants, nominees, and partners are encouraged to visit the website for registration and further updates as preparations intensify for what promises to be a landmark African leadership and business summit.