Advancing the association profession across the African continent.
AfSAE unites association leaders through education, advocacy and networking towards building a stronger, more agile community for Generation Next.
7th Africa Associations Summit (AAS7) Announcement
The African Society of Association Executives (AfSAE) is proud to announce that its flagship annual event, the 7th Africa Associations Summit (AAS7), will take place 1–2 Oct. at the Tembo International Convention Centre, Mombasa, Kenya, alongside the Africa MICE Summit 2026.
The Summit will bring together association executives, membership organizations, policymakers and industry leaders from across Africa for thought-provoking discussions, practical learning sessions and valuable networking opportunities aimed at advancing the association sector
VENUE
Mombasa, Kenya
DATES
1st - 2nd October
ORGANISER
AfSAE
Ideas shaping the future of associations.
Secrets of Agile Associations
6 Trends Redefining the Association Member Experience
How Associations Can Meet the Moment
Prof. John Molepo
CEO, SAAPAM
A new chapter for AfSAE, led from Pretoria.
Professor John Molepo, Chief Executive Officer of the South African Association of Public Administration and Management (SAAPAM), has been elected as the third President of the African Society of Association Executives.
Under his leadership, AfSAE will deepen its commitment to member-driven programming, continental collaboration, and elevating the association profession as a driver of Africa’s development.
Summits and workshops across Africa
The 5th Africa Associations Summit (AAS5)
The 5th Africa Associations Summit (AAS5) was a milestone event, far surpassing expectations and establishing new benchmarks in engagement and impact for everyone involved. The success of this year’s summit was made possible through the invaluable support of our partners, to whom we extend our gratitude. Their support ensured that AAS5 was a resounding success, strengthening networks across Africa and beyond.
Uganda Association Training Workshop
AfSAE and Uganda Tourism Board hosted Uganda’s inaugural Association Management and MICE training workshop.
2nd Tanzania Training Workshop
AfSAE partnered with AICC and JNICC to deliver Tanzania’s second Associations and MICE workshop.
AfSAE Association Summit 1 (AAS1)
AfSAE and KICC organised the inaugural Association Summit for African association professionals.
AfSAE Association Summit 2 (AAS2)
AAS2 focused on building agile, adaptable associations for success in the post-pandemic era.
Rwanda Association Workshop
Advanced AfSAE’s mission through education, advocacy, networking, and association leadership development.
Ghana Association Workshop
Highlighted associations’ role in advancing personal and professional growth across diverse industries.
Join the association leaders shaping Africa's next decade.
Membership connects you to a growing continental network of association management professionals, exclusive research, and invitations to AfSAE summits and workshops.