13 June 2026 | Ngong Racecourse Waterfront, Nairobi
Food Innovation Studio (FiS) is excited to announce its participation in the HERE AFRICA Food & Drink Festival 2026, one of Nairobi’s most vibrant celebrations of food, culture, entrepreneurship, and innovation.
Held under the theme “Many Roots. One Table.”, the festival brings together food entrepreneurs, chefs, manufacturers, farmers, hospitality professionals, investors, creatives, and food lovers to celebrate the diversity and future of African food systems.
About HERE AFRICA
Organized by Abze Africa, HERE AFRICA is more than a food festival. It is a platform that showcases the people, ingredients, cultures, businesses, and innovations shaping Africa’s evolving food ecosystem.
The festival creates opportunities for meaningful conversations around food culture, local supply chains, entrepreneurship, sustainability, and the role of innovation in building resilient food systems.
Food Innovation Studio’s Participation
As part of our ongoing commitment to advancing food innovation and ecosystem development across Africa, Food Innovation Studio will participate in the festival as a collaborative partner and ecosystem contributor.
Our participation builds on recent engagements across manufacturing, food systems, entrepreneurship, and innovation conversations, including our collaboration with Manufacturing Business School and participation in Roots & Routes.
We look forward to engaging with entrepreneurs, manufacturers, startups, investors, researchers, policymakers, and consumers who are passionate about shaping the future of food in Africa.
Festival Highlights
Attendees can expect:
- Live cooking experiences
- Expert panel discussions
- Live mixology sessions
- Food and beverage vendors
- Discovery booths
- Art installations
- Networking opportunities
- Family-friendly activities
Event Details
Event: HERE AFRICA Food & Drink Festival 2026
Date: Saturday, 13 June 2026
Venue: Ngong Racecourse Waterfront, Nairobi
Theme: Many Roots. One Table.
Join Us
Whether you are a food entrepreneur, manufacturer, investor, innovator, researcher, or simply passionate about African food culture, HERE AFRICA offers an opportunity to connect, learn, and experience the richness of Africa’s food ecosystem.
We invite our community to join us for a day of conversations, discovery, collaboration, and celebration.
Tickets
Tickets are available at:
https://hereafrica.hustlesasa.shop
We look forward to seeing you there.
