About - AAMEA Conference 2026

About

About AA-MEA

AIESEC Alumni Middle East & Africa (AA-MEA) is the official regional entity of AIESEC Alumni International, uniting thousands of former AIESEC members across 25+ countries in the Middle East and African regions.

We form a dynamic, borderless community of purpose-driven leaders committed to lifelong growth and positive impact. We empower AIESEC alumni to continue advancing AIESEC's timeless mission: to achieve peace and fulfilment of humankind's potential.

In a world of accelerating change, AA-MEA stands as a catalyst for inclusive leadership development across the Middle East and Africa. We believe the region's greatest asset is its people, and AIESEC alumni with their unique blend of global mindset and local insight are uniquely positioned to drive sustainable progress in business, governance, education and social innovation.

Strategic Context

Why this conference, why now?

A decisive inflection point for MEA

By 2030, Africa will be home to 1.7 billion people, 60% under 25 — the world's youngest population. The Middle East is accelerating its transition toward post-oil economies built on innovation, digitalization and entrepreneurship. Yet this momentum coexists with real challenges: youth unemployment, digital divides, climate pressures.

A unique human capital asset to activate

AIESEC embodies a 78-year legacy of purpose-driven leaders. Over 100,000 active alumni across Africa and the Middle East — entrepreneurs, public officials, technical experts, investors, social innovators — form a strategic yet under-leveraged human capital asset.

Why Kigali?

The choice of Rwanda is deliberate. A pioneer in digital governance, climate resilience and economic diplomacy, Rwanda embodies the New Africa: ambitious, innovative, future-oriented. Kigali - a clean, safe, connected city - offers the ideal environment for high-level intergenerational dialogue.

Eteba Komi Silvere ATSOU

AAMEA President — Term 25-28

President's Message

Dear alumni, partners and friends,

It is with great pride and a strong sense of responsibility that we present the AIESEC Alumni Middle East & Africa Conference. Our region is rich in talent, diversity, resilience and ambition.

Across Africa and the Middle East, AIESEC Alumni are leading businesses, shaping institutions, driving innovation and contributing to social and economic transformation. Yet the true power of our community lies not only in individual success, but in our collective capacity to collaborate across borders.

Through high-level discussions, professional networking, mentorship engagement and strategic roundtables, this conference will reinforce AIESEC Alumni MEA as a credible, structured, and impact-driven regional network.

Eteba Komi Silvere ATSOU
President of AIESEC Alumni MEA — Term 25-28

Strategic Framework

Our regional alignment

AU Agenda 2063

Aspirations 1, 5 & 6: prosperous Africa, skilled citizens, youth as catalysts.

Rwanda Vision 2050

Human capital, innovation and diaspora engagement.

NST2

Knowledge economy, youth entrepreneurship, economic diplomacy.

Green Growth

Rwanda's Green Growth & Climate Resilience Strategy.

Digital Rwanda

Showcase of African tech solutions and digital sovereignty.

UN SDGs

Contribution to the Sustainable Development Goals.

A call for collective action

The AAMEA 2026 Conference transcends a conventional event — it is a catalyst for collective action to build a more resilient, innovative and united Africa and Middle East. We invite Rwandan authorities, public institutions, responsible corporations and international organizations to shape the future our regions deserve.

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