Innovating, Initiating & Impacting
The USAID Young African Leaders Initiative will host the YALI Alumni Expo and Trade Show (YALI Expo) from November 11 to 13, 2024, in Cape Town, South Africa. The YALI Expo will run alongside Africa Tech Festival.
The YALI Expo seeks to convene, connect, and celebrate YALI alumni making positive change in their communities by creating networking opportunities and showcasing innovations for sustainable impact.
YALI Expo Insights
600+
Attendees
36+
Speakers
49+
Countries
500+
Alumni
200+
Organisations
40+
Exhibitors
About YALI
The Young African Leaders Initiative was created in 2010 by President Barack Obama as the U.S. government’s signature effort to invest in the next generation of African leaders. YALI showcases the U.S. government’s commitment to strengthening ties between the people of the United States and Africa. Through the Mandela Washington Fellowship, the Regional Leadership Centers, and the YALI Network, YALI promotes effective public administration, fosters entrepreneurship and business opportunities , and cultivates civic leadership.