New Cities Summit

June 12-13, 2025

Emara Ole-Sereni Hotel

About the Summit

The Charter Cities Institute is excited to announce the New Cities Summit, a premier event for all major stakeholders in the new cities space, to be held in Nairobi, Kenya in June 2025. Following the success of the 2023 Africa’s New Cities Summit in Kigali, Rwanda, this event will serve as the key platform for global leaders to advance the future of urban development. We are bringing together governments, new technology founders, private financiers, city developers, entrepreneurs, infrastructure suppliers, and professional service providers to tackle the challenges and opportunities of building new cities.

African School of Economics signs MOU with Charter Cities Institute

What to Expect

At the New Cities Summit, attendees will have the opportunity to:

 

  • Engage with Industry Leaders: Hear from global experts on panels and workshops.
  • Network: Build relationships with key stakeholders from around the world.
  • Collaborate: Participate in exclusive pitching opportunities to attract investment.
  • Experience: Attend social events, interactive activations, and excursions.
  • Learn: Discover the latest innovations and lessons from SEZs, charter cities, and similar projects.

Recap: Africa’s New Cities Summit 2023

2023 saw incredible progress for the charter cities and new cities ecosystem, capped off by the phenomenal success of the inaugural Africa’s New Cities Summit. Hosted by the Charter Cities Institute (CCI) on November 16-18 in Kigali, Rwanda, in partnership with the Rwanda Development Board (RDB) and Africa Infrastructure Development Association (AfIDA), the Summit brought together for the first time the developers, builders, governments, academics, and other stakeholders playing a key role in meeting the challenges posed by rapid urbanization in Africa. For a by-the-numbers recap of the Summit, see below.

 

  • 250+ delegates
  • 50+ countries represented
  • 45+ speakers
  • 10 panel sessions
  • 6 memoranda of understanding signed
  • 18 sponsors

Event Sponsorship

Are you interested in showcasing your brand at one of the most influential events in urban development?

There are many opportunities to sponsor the summit, ranging from Bronze to Platinum sponsorship packages. We also offer bespoke opportunities that best suit your goals to increase your organization’s visibility and align your brand with the future of urban development. Contact our Head of Communications, Michael Holstein for more details.

Join Us in Nairobi!

The New Cities Summit in 2025 is a must-attend event! Together, we can accelerate economic growth, foster partnerships, and build sustainable cities of the future. Sign up for the mailing list to be the first to find out when registration is open, learn more about our impressive speaker line-up or the incredible side events that will take place. You won’t want to miss this. 

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