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Covering Africa's most significant gathering on public policy, governance, and continental innovation.
Understanding APPCC & ICPPI 2026
APPCC 2030 — The Platform
The African Public Policy Continental Convention (APPCC) is Africa's flagship continental platform dedicated to advancing excellence in public policy, governance, leadership, and institutional development. Convened by the Public Policy Professionals Society of Kenya (PPPSK), APPCC brings together governments, policymakers, development partners, universities, research institutions, and civil society around Africa's most pressing governance and development priorities. The grand continental convention takes place in Nairobi, Kenya in 2030.
ICPPI 2026 — The Inaugural Conference
The International Conference on Public Policy and Innovation (ICPPI) 2026 is the inaugural annual conference of the APPCC journey — the first of four annual gatherings building toward APPCC 2030. Taking place in Nairobi, Kenya in December 2026, ICPPI 2026 is the event that media will be covering on the ground.
Conference Theme: Transforming Governance through Innovation, Evidence, and Inclusive Policy Practice.
Event
ICPPI 2026
Location
Nairobi, Kenya
Date
December 2026
Host
PPPSK
Hashtag
#ICPPI2026
Website
www.pppsk.org
Key Messages
For consistent and accurate coverage of APPCC and ICPPI 2026, the following messages reflect the official positioning:
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APPCC 2030 is Africa's flagship continental platform dedicated to advancing evidence-based, inclusive, and innovation-driven public policy — with the grand continental convention taking place in Nairobi in 2030.
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ICPPI 2026 is the inaugural annual conference of the APPCC journey — the first of four annual gatherings that build toward the APPCC 2030 grand convention. It takes place in Nairobi, Kenya in December 2026.
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Hosted by the Public Policy Professionals Society of Kenya (PPPSK), ICPPI 2026 brings together governments, researchers, practitioners, development partners, and civil society from across Africa.
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The theme of ICPPI 2026 — Transforming Governance through Innovation, Evidence, and Inclusive Policy Practice — reflects the continent's shared ambition to build capable, accountable, and responsive states.
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APPCC is Africa's year-round continental platform for policy dialogue, capacity building, research exchange, and cross-sector collaboration — extending well beyond any single annual conference.
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ICPPI 2026 will host the inaugural Africa Policy Innovation Challenge (APIC) — a continent-wide competition for innovations addressing public sector challenges.
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Africa's future depends on the quality of its governance. APPCC exists to invest in that quality — at scale, and across borders.
Story Angles for Journalists
The Future of African Governance
How African states are redesigning institutions, reforming public administration, and rebuilding public trust through governance innovation.
Artificial Intelligence & Public Policy
The opportunities and risks of AI adoption across African governments — from predictive analytics to digital service delivery and ethical AI frameworks.
Youth in Policy Leadership
A generation of young African policymakers is emerging. APPCC's Youth Leadership Forum explores how they are reshaping governance agendas.
Women in Governance
Progress and persistent gaps in women's participation in public leadership — and the policy interventions closing the distance.
Climate Policy & Environmental Governance
How African governments are translating global climate commitments into national and subnational policy — and where the implementation gaps remain.
Public Sector Innovation
The governments, agencies, and institutions pioneering new approaches to service delivery, digital transformation, and institutional reform.
Research That Informs Government
The growing movement to close the gap between academic policy research and real-world government decision-making across Africa.
Regional Integration & Shared Policy Frameworks
How continental bodies, regional economic communities, and bilateral partnerships are forging common policy approaches across borders.
Digital Government & GovTech in Africa
The technology solutions transforming public administration — from e-government portals to integrated tax systems to digital ID infrastructure.
Public-Private Partnerships in Policy
How collaboration between governments and the private sector is shaping infrastructure, social services, and economic development strategies.
Media Opportunities
Press Conferences
Daily press briefings with convention leadership and featured ministerial guests — open to all credentialed media.
Exclusive Interviews
One-on-one interview slots with ministers, speakers, and senior officials. Facilitated through the media desk.
Media Briefings
Off-the-record roundtables on selected policy themes for background and context. Attendance by request.
Photo Opportunities
Official opening ceremony, ministerial forum, gala dinner, and awards night — designated media positions provided.
Exhibition Tours
Guided media walkthroughs of the exhibition floor, including the Innovation Hub and Youth Innovation Village.
Live Broadcasting
Designated broadcast positions for TV and radio crews. Live streaming credentials available for digital media.
Daily Press Releases
Key announcements, declarations, and session highlights distributed each day through the media desk.
Dedicated Media Centre
On-site media centre with workstations, Wi-Fi, charging, and production support for the full convention duration.
Social Media Toolkit
When reporting on or sharing content about APPCC 2030 and ICPPI 2026, please use the official hashtags to ensure your coverage is discoverable and correctly attributed.
Primary Hashtag
Supporting Hashtags
Media Resources
The following resources are available to credentialed media. Contact the media desk to request access — assets are provided on approval of accreditation.
- Official APPCC 2030 and ICPPI 2026 logos and branding assets
- Convention fact sheet and quick-reference guide
- Press releases (distributed throughout the convention)
- Speaker biographies and official photographs
- Programme overview and session descriptions
- Social media graphics and infographic assets
- Video B-roll and convention footage (post-event)
Media Accreditation
Accreditation is required for all media wishing to cover ICPPI 2026. The process is straightforward — please apply in advance to avoid delays on arrival.
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Submit an accreditation request to media@pppsk.org with your name, outlet, role, and a letter of assignment.
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Await confirmation from the APPCC media team — accreditation is subject to editorial verification.
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Collect your media badge and pack from the media desk on arrival at the convention venue.
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Access the media centre, attend briefings, and request interview coordination through the on-site media desk.
Contact the APPCC Media Team
Media Inquiries & Accreditation
media@pppsk.orgSponsorship & Exhibition
partnership@pppsk.orgGeneral Information
info@pppsk.org