(Posted 13th June 2025)
Registration for in-person attendance at the
7th Youth in Tourism Innovation Summit and Challenge has now closed due to limited
space. Interested participants from across the continent are encouraged to register for
virtual attendance by clicking here
The Summit will also be streamed on various social media platforms, allowing
stakeholders worldwide who have not yet been accredited to participate virtually from June
24th to 27th, 2025. Some of the prominent international speakers include Leid Zejnilovic,
Assistant Professor at Nova Business and Economics in Portugal; Rukssana Saide,
Founder of Dream Agrobusiness LDA in Mozambique; Dr. Linda Pereira, President of the
Advantage Consultant, Group, Portugal; and Safiyya Akoojee, Director at Fortunatus in the
UAE. Regionally and locally, attendees will hear from Bongiwe Nzeku, Head of Business
Development & Support Services at South Africa Tourism; Keotshepile Chiisana Mphusu,
Tourism Development Manager at Botswana Tourism Organisation; Septi Bukula, CEO of
Rendzo Network in South Africa; Lebo Mpye, Executive Manager at Cathsseta in South
Africa; and many others.
Key sessions will cover an Entrepreneurship and Start-ups Masterclass aimed at
equipping start-ups and entrepreneurs with knowledge about the latest tourism trends and
strategies for business growth. Key thematic areas will include the adoption of Artificial
Intelligence, bridging the startup divide, fintech and travel tech opportunities, blockchain,
design and critical thinking and agri-tourism.
Hosted by Africa Tourism Partners in collaboration with UN Tourism, the African
Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), BDO, and South African Tourism, this year’s
Summit features a variety of networking opportunities, including B2B sessions, an
employability clinic, and brand activations. These initiatives aim to promote international
business synergies and foster regional integration for all participants.
Delegates seeking to expose their brands to the international participants stand a chance
to register and grab the few exhibition spaces that are still available. To book space, kindly
visit https://youthtourismsummit.com/. The same website also provides discounted flights,
accommodation rates and various pre and post event activities options for your
convenience.
Click here to access pictures, videos and more information about the forthcoming Africa
Youth in Tourism Innovation Summit 2025.
