Growth Africa Summit 3.0

About the Event

What is GAS

Africa's economy is on a remarkable path toward growth, fueled by increasing domestic demand, improved macroeconomic management, enhanced human development, and deeper technological integration. However, while African businesses are expanding, they continue to face significant challenges. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and startups, the backbone of Africa's economy, often struggle with limited access to capital, irregular resources, complex regulatory environments, and a lack of tailored support and strategic guidance. Growth Africa Summit (GAS) is a platform designed to equip founders, startups, and growth operators with the knowledge, tools, and connections needed to build scalable and sustainable businesses across Africa.

Who is Powering GAS

Growth Padi is a business growth hub dedicated to empowering startups and SMEs to scale and achieve sustainable growth. We provide tailored development solutions and high-quality growth talent to help businesses overcome operational and strategic challenges. Our vision is to increase the number of businesses positively impacting the African economy by powering Africa’s growth engine with the best African talent. Since our launch, we have:

• Served over 50 businesses
• Trained 10+ growth engineers
• Delivered over 100 hours of free business advisory services

About Growth Africa Summit 3.0 (G.A.S. 3.0)

Building on the success of GAS 2.0, which empowered over 100 operators, SMEs, and startups with actionable insights on growth, scalability, and sustainability, Growth Africa Summit 3.0 (G.A.S. 3.0) is set to go even deeper. This year, we’re spotlighting the development of high-impact growth operators and helping founders identify and build the right growth engines for their businesses. From mastering the core skills required to drive business growth to understanding which strategies work best for different business models, G.A.S. 3.0 is designed to bridge the gap between growth talent and the founders who need them. Recognizing talent as a core driver of growth, the summit will explore how businesses can build, attract, and collaborate with skilled growth operators who can design and execute effective growth strategies. At the same time, growth professionals will gain the knowledge, frameworks, and practical skills needed to become valuable drivers of business success. Through practical case studies, interactive growth labs, and high-value networking sessions, G.A.S. 3.0 will equip African businesses with the tools, knowledge, and connections needed to not just survive, but scale.

Why You Should Attend

1. Learn how to build the skills required to become an effective growth operator.
2. Understand how to identify and implement the right growth engine for different types of businesses.
3. Gain practical growth strategies, frameworks, and tools from experienced operators and industry experts.
4. Participate in hands-on growth labs designed to solve real business challenges.
5. Connect with founders, operators, investors, and ecosystem leaders within the African startup community.
6. Access opportunities to collaborate with or hire growth talent capable of driving measurable business results.