Celebrate · Accelerate · Connect

Honour Swahilipot’s decade, accelerate coastal innovations through Deals Den, Pwani Accelerate and three hackathons, and deepen East African coastline solidarity — culminating in the Pwani Innovation Agenda 2026–2036.

2026 Tracks

Five interconnected thematic tracks for the 7th edition — Muongo Mmoja na Zaidi: Vijana, Uvumbuzi na Mustakabali wa Pwani.

Deals Den

Connect coastal innovators with investors, financial institutions, corporates and strategic partners. Shortlisted entrepreneurs pitch at Pre-Deals Den Pitch Fests, then selected teams join the main Deals Den at Pwani Innovation Week. Selection does not guarantee funding; investor participation does not obligate an investment.

How to engage

Plenaries, keynotes, panels, fireside chats, workshops and labs — plus Decade Exhibition, Deals Den, three parallel hackathons, Utamaduni Village, field tours, Pwani Gat Talent and the Grand Closing Concert.

Featured sessions

A sample of the multi-track agenda — book capacity-limited sessions after you register.

Decade Exhibition & Ubunifu

Showcase alumni enterprises and coastal innovators all week — including the Swahilipot@10 Decade Exhibition, open to the public.

Sell food and drink

Stalls for juice and soda, barbeque, fruits, snacks and pastries, main meals, tea and coffee, and dessert. Every stall comes with a tent, a table and two chairs — electricity is not included. Payment is due in advance.

Questions? Call Zuhra on 0780114373.

Volunteer with us

Pwani Innovation Week runs on volunteers. Help us welcome guests, run sessions, and keep the week moving.