The Summit
Join conversations, practical learning and relationships designed to strengthen humanitarian work across the continent.
The next edition
AHHS is structured as a five-day programme moving from arrival and welcome into continental dialogue, strategic networking, practical learning, humanitarian recognition and the Africa Experience.
Registration categories define access to selected sessions, hospitality services and extended activities. The programme below shows those differences clearly without presenting extended pricing before registration begins.
AHHS 2027 programme
From arrival to the Summit, shared learning, humanitarian recognition and the Africa Experience, each day moves the gathering forward.
Dialogue · Learning · Recognition · Relationships · Africa
The AHHS programme is structured across five days. Access to selected sessions, hospitality services and extended activities varies by registration category. The tables below show what is included at each level of participation.
Arrival
| Programme activity | Standard | Delegate | Professional | Leadership | Honours & Leadership |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Airport pickup | |||||
| Hotel check-in | |||||
| Delegate accreditation | |||||
| Welcome pack |
| Programme activity | Standard | Delegate | Professional | Leadership | Honours & Leadership |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Welcome experience | |||||
| Informal networking |
The flagship day
| Programme activity | Standard | Delegate | Professional | Leadership | Honours & Leadership |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Opening Ceremony | |||||
| African Humanitarian Dialogue | |||||
| Keynote Addresses | |||||
| Panel & Plenary Sessions | |||||
| Continental Humanitarian Conversations |
| Programme activity | Standard | Delegate | Professional | Leadership | Honours & Leadership |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AHHS Strategic Networking | |||||
| Humanitarian leader connections | |||||
| Partnership and collaboration conversations | |||||
| Foundation & NGO networking | |||||
| Executive introductions |
Learning & recognition
A shared learning programme focused on practical humanitarian work, capacity building and leadership perspectives.
| Programme activity | Standard | Delegate | Professional | Leadership | Honours & Leadership |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Practical learning | |||||
| Capacity building | |||||
| Humanitarian practice | |||||
| Leadership perspectives | |||||
| Professional development | |||||
| Changemaker conversations |
Recognition, leadership, relationships and celebration, with selected privileges reserved for the relevant registration categories.
| Programme activity | Standard | Delegate | Professional | Leadership | Honours & Leadership |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Honors Night admission | |||||
| Red Carpet | |||||
| Award Presentations | |||||
| Distinguished Speakers | |||||
| Official Photography | |||||
| VIP Networking | |||||
| Gala Dinner & Celebration |
Experience Nairobi. Experience Africa.
| Programme activity | Standard | Delegate | Professional | Leadership | Honours & Leadership |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giraffe Centre Experience | |||||
| Nairobi National Park Experience | |||||
| Market Shopping Excursion | |||||
| Carnivore Restaurant Experience | |||||
| Cultural & Social Experiences | |||||
| Informal Networking |
Closing day
| Programme activity | Standard | Delegate | Professional | Leadership | Honours & Leadership |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Breakfast | |||||
| Hotel check-out support | |||||
| Airport transfer | |||||
| Departure assistance |
Participation framework
In addition to programme access, registration categories differ in accommodation, visibility, hospitality, networking and leadership privileges.
Extended category pricing is presented after registration begins, so participants can first review the programme and understand the level of access that best fits their participation.
| Programme activity | Standard | Delegate | Professional | Leadership | Honours & Leadership |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Accommodation | Shared | Private | Private | Private | |
| Magazine feature | 2 pages | 4 pages | 6 pages | 8 pages | |
| Seating | General | General | General | Priority | Premium |
| Networking level | Core | General | Professional | Executive | VIP |
| Certificate | |||||
| Panel participation | By approval | By approval | |||
| Speaking opportunity | By approval | ||||
| Leadership recognition | |||||
| Award presentation | By approval |
Frequently asked questions
AHHS stands for African Humanitarian Honors & Summit. It is an initiative of the Humanitarian Achievement and Outreach Foundation, bringing together dialogue, practical learning, networking and humanitarian recognition.
Yes. AHHS is being developed as an annual gathering within a longer-term humanitarian platform. Each edition has its own host location, programme and registration information.
AHHS 2027 is planned for Kenya. Planned for May 2027. Venue details will be published when confirmed.
AHHS welcomes people and organizations involved in humanitarian work, philanthropy, community development and related fields, including emerging leaders and contributors from outside Africa with a relevant interest in the continent.
Registration starts at US$200. Extended registration categories and their total participation prices are presented during registration.
Each published registration category has a defined level of access. The comparison tables above show exactly which sessions, hospitality services, activities and leadership privileges are included, excluded or subject to approval.
Day 3 combines the AHHS Learning Session with the Honors & Recognition Night. Access to each part follows the published registration category selected, and selected recognition or speaking privileges remain subject to approval.
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