Annual Event

Access to Markets 2026

September 29, 2026
Kigali Convention Centre, Kigali, Rwanda
Large group of people at an Investing in Innovation Africa Event Access to Markets 2023
Event Details

Access to Markets 2026

Access to Markets is i3’s flagship, invite-only event that connects leading healthtech innovators with major healthcare organizations. Each year, it brings together a powerful mix of local and international industry leaders, African institutions, government officials, global health organizations, and donors to spark meaningful partnerships and advance key conversations on health innovation in Africa. Now in its fourth edition, the event will showcase 20+ innovators, offering a unique platform for collaboration and exchange.

Learn more about why you should attend Access to Markets here!

Annual Event

Registration

Date:
September 29, 2026
Location:
Kigali Convention Centre, Kigali, Rwanda
Register Your Interest

Agenda

7:00 am
07:00 AM - 9:00 AM
AD1 Foyer
Event Sessions

Registration

Attendees receive accreditation and event materials upon arrival.
9:00 am
09:00 AM - 10:00 AM
AD12

Welcome and Keynote Address

Opening remarks from i3, sponsors, a government representative, followed by a keynote address and partnership announcements.
10:00 am
10:10 AM - 10:15 AM
AD12 Foyer

Coffee Break

Enjoy snacks and coffee while continuing to network between sessions.
10:15 am
10:15 AM - 12:00 PM
AD10

Partnership Meetings (Round 1)

Healthtech innovators meet with partners in pre-scheduled 1-on-1 meetings to explore collaboration opportunities. The i3 team will matchmake attendees based on strategic alignment, and the meeting schedule will be shared before the event.
10:15 am
10:15 AM - 12:00 PM
AD11

Insights & Networking

For attendees not in a scheduled partnership meeting: learn about i3 program results, African healthtech market intelligence, and private pharmacies as an access channel, while networking with partners.
12:00 pm
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Filini Restaurant

Lunch & Networking

Enjoy lunch and take the opportunity to engage with partners you don't have pre-scheduled meetings with
1:00 pm
1:00 PM - 1:45 PM
AD12

MoU Signing Ceremony

Join us to celebrate 2 new partnerships secured by i3 Innovators and witness the signing of the MoUs.

1. Dawa Mkononi and NMB Bank Plc
2. Sproxil and Pharmacy Council of Nigeria (PCN)
1:45 pm
1:45 PM - 3:45 PM
AD10

Partnership Meetings (Round 2)

Healthtech innovators meet with partners in pre-scheduled 1-on-1 meetings to explore collaboration opportunities. The i3 team will matchmake attendees based on strategic alignment, and the meeting schedule will be shared before the event.
1:45 pm
1:45 PM - 3:35 PM
AD11

Insights & Networking

For attendees not in a scheduled partnership meeting: learn about i3 program results, African healthtech market intelligence, and private pharmacies as an access channel, while networking with partners.
3:45 pm
3:45 PM - 4:00 PM
AD12 Foyer

Coffee Break

Enjoy snacks and coffee while continuing to network between sessions.
4:00 pm
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
AD10

Partnerships Meetings (Round 3)

Healthtech innovators meet with partners in pre-scheduled 1-on-1 meetings to explore collaboration opportunities. The i3 team will matchmake attendees based on strategic alignment, and the meeting schedule will be shared before the event.
4:00 pm
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
AD11

Insights & Networking

For attendees not in a scheduled partnership meeting: learn about i3 program results, African healthtech market intelligence, and private pharmacies as an access channel, while networking with partners.
6:00 pm
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Filini Restaurant Deck

Networking Reception

Evening cocktail reception offering space for candid conversations and continued connections. Come ready to partake in an interactive networking activity and dancing!

Event Information

Prep for the Event
Networking is central to A2M—it’s your chance to build meaningful relationships, explore collaboration opportunities, and connect with stakeholders who can help scale innovation. We curate resources and actively matchmake to help you make the most of your time at the event. You’ll receive lookbooks with profiles of innovators, sponsors, and partner organizations attending. If we reach out for information to complete your profile, please respond promptly.
We encourage all participants to review materials once received and plan the connections you’d like to make!

Logistics Note
We’ve put together a helpful guide to make your journey to Kigali as smooth as possible. Inside, you’ll find details on accommodation, visa process, and and everything else you need to plan for a successful trip in Rwanda.
View the Logistics Note

Speakers