APSCA 2027 · The 8th Edition

Next stop: Kigali.

Africa's public sector reconvenes in Rwanda — June 2027. 300+ ministers, leaders and policymakers, one room.

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Chief of Staff to the President
Republic of Ghana

Organized byInstinct Wave
Where
Kigali, Rwanda
When
June 2027
Registration
Early-bird open
Exact dates & venue to be announced

APSCA 2027 · Kigali

Be first in line for Kigali.

Registration, the call for speakers and sponsorship are open. Dates and venue go to registrants first.

APSCA 2026 · 14–16 October · Accra

Accra, you were extraordinary.

Three days at the Kempinski Hotel Gold Coast City, united around Governance 2030. Thank you to every delegate, speaker, nominee and partner who made it happen.

  • 3

    Days of dialogue

  • 13

    Conference streams

  • 50+

    Speakers on stage

A guest arrives at APSCA 2026 in Accra, welcomed by cultural performers in kente
Medaase, Africa — you made APSCA 2026 unforgettable.
APSCA 2026 in Accra
APSCA 2026 in Accra
APSCA 2026 in Accra

Delegates from 17 African countries

  • Nigeria
  • Ghana
  • Kenya
  • Rwanda
  • Tanzania
  • Gambia
  • Botswana
  • Malawi
  • Uganda
  • Namibia
  • Zimbabwe
  • Sierra Leone
  • DR Congo
  • Senegal
  • Benin
  • Cameroon
  • Togo

Since 2018

The Pan-African benchmark for public sector excellence.

Where Africa's public leaders share what works — and celebrate those delivering it.

  • 7+

    Years of Driving Transformation

  • 300+

    Senior Decision Makers

  • 17+

    African Countries Represented

  • 50+

    Organizations Participating

Governance 2030

The conversations that will shape the next decade.

All 13 streams

The room · 50+

Leaders shaping public service across Africa.

Meet all speakers
  • Honourable Julius Debrah

    Honourable Julius Debrah

    Chief of Staff, Republic of Ghana

  • Mr. Felix K. Koskei, EGH

    Mr. Felix K. Koskei, EGH

    Chief of Staff and Head of Public Service, Kenya

  • Professor Nentawe Goshwe Yilwatda

    Professor Nentawe Goshwe Yilwatda

    National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Nigeria

  • Hon. Samuel Nartey George, MP

    Hon. Samuel Nartey George, MP

    Minister for Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations, Ghana

  • Idah Lorato Motsamai

    Idah Lorato Motsamai

    Deputy Permanent Secretary to the President, Office of the President, Botswana

  • Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo

    Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo

    Honourable Minister, Federal Ministry of Interior, Nigeria

  • Hon. Lydia Lamisi Akanvariba

    Hon. Lydia Lamisi Akanvariba

    Minister of State for Public Sector Reforms, Ghana

  • Festus Keyamo (SAN)

    Festus Keyamo (SAN)

    Honourable Minister, Aviation and Aerospace Development, Nigeria

  • Hon. Dr. Zanetor Agyeman-Rawlings, MP

    Hon. Dr. Zanetor Agyeman-Rawlings, MP

    Minister for Environment, Science and Technology, Ghana

  • H.E. Fatuma Achani

    H.E. Fatuma Achani

    Governor, Kwale County, Kenya

APSCA 2027 Exhibition & Solutions Concourse

Show your solutions to the people who buy them.

Meet 300+ ministers, directors-general, governors and procurement heads in Kigali.

  • Direct Procurement Access
  • High-Footfall Concourse
  • Live Solution Spotlights
  • B2G Strategic Matchmaking

Limited Booth Availability · Kigali, Rwanda · June 2027

Africa Public Sector Awards

Recognition is part of the work.

Honouring the leaders, teams and projects delivering public value across Africa.

Explore award categories

The archive

Moments that define excellence.

Open media archive

Host city 2027 · Kigali, Rwanda

Come for the summit. Stay for the city.

  • June 2027 · Exact dates and venue to be announced.
  • Served by Kigali International Airport (KGL)
  • English, French, Kinyarwanda and Swahili spoken
  • Visa and travel guidance for delegates to follow

Your questions, clearly answered

Frequently asked questions.

Who can enter the APSCA Awards?

Ministries, state-owned organisations, public and civil servants, and public–private partnerships.

When do Award entries close?

2026 entries closed on 30 September 2026. The 2027 call and its closing date will be announced here.

How do I enter?

Choose your categories, complete the entry form and submit online with any supporting material.

Our partners

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Your place in Governance 2030

Be in the room.

Kigali, June 2027.