Official launch of AKÈDA media
Official launch evening of Akèda media: presentation of the platform, the ten pillars of the ecosystem and the vision for African entrepreneurship.
This evening marks the official launch of www.akeda.media, the media of African entrepreneurial success. It will bring together, in Cotonou, local and diaspora entrepreneurs, investors, institutional partners and press representatives, for a full presentation of the Akèda ecosystem.
Practical information
- Date: Saturday 17 October 2026
- Time: 7.00 pm – 9.00 pm
- Venue: Cotonou, Benin — exact address sent to registered guests
- Audience: local and diaspora entrepreneurs, investors, institutional partners, press
- Attendance: by invitation and prior registration
Programme
Akèda will present its whole ecosystem: the online media, the bimonthly magazine Akèda Mag, the market studies ofAkèda Insight, the monthly meeting Akèda Connect, the pan-African forum Akèda Business Africa, the future Akèda Hub, the Akèda Business School, the Akèda Awards, the introduction platform Akèda Invest and the private network Akèda Network.
These ten pillars reflect a simple conviction: African entrepreneurs do not need one more media outlet, but a complete environment — reliable information, verified opportunities, useful introductions and working tools. Each of the ten pillars matches one of these needs, and the evening of 17 October will show how they fit together.
Entrepreneurs attending will be able to discover the platform Invest in Benin and the first files published, as well as the practical steps for publishing a profile, an article or an event on the site. A networking session will close the evening, in the friendly spirit that will characterise the future meetings Akèda Connect.
Why attend
Beyond the institutional presentation, this evening is the first opportunity to meet, in one place, the three audiences the media intends to bring together: Beninese entrepreneurs seeking visibility and funding, investors — local and from the diaspora — looking for vetted files, and institutional partners structuring the ecosystem. It is exactly the kind of setting most project leaders struggle to put together on their own.
Key takeaways
This launch is part of Akèda’s pre-launch calendar (August-September 2026), which also includes opening the first media, institutional and investor partnerships before the first Akèda Connect. Places are limited, so prior registration is essential.
Register for this event
Registration is handled by Akèda Média. Akèda does not collect any registrations: the buttons below take you straight to the organiser.
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