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1st African Social Security Summit
Bringing together Africa’s social security leaders to advance inclusive, sustainable, and harmonized social protection systems across the continent.
Official date: 23-24 July 2026
Venue : Sofitel Hôtel Ivoire, Abidjan
Host Country: Côte d’Ivoire
About the Summit
A Landmark Gathering for Africa’s Social Protection Agenda
The 1st African Social Security Summit marks a defining moment in the history of social protection on the continent. Convened by the Africa Social Security Association (ASSA) in partnership with CNPS Côte d’Ivoire, this inaugural summit brings together senior leaders from across Africa’s social security institutions.
Against the backdrop of rapid demographic change, digital transformation, and growing informality in African labour markets, this summit provides a critical platform to share knowledge, forge partnerships, and chart a collective path forward.
Summit Theme
“Harmonization of Regulatory Frameworks for Social Security Transformation and Infrastructure for Sustainable Development in Africa”
Why Attend?
- High Level-Networking
Connect with Directors General, Ministers, and senior officials from social security institutions across Africa.
- Knowledge Exchange
Learn from peer institutions’ experiences in coverage expansion, digital transformation, and sustainable fund management.
- Policy Influence
Contribute to the Abidjan Declaration — a landmark continental statement on the future of social protection in Africa.
- Historic Occasion
Be part of the first-ever pan-African social security summit — a milestone event shaping the agenda for years to come.
Who should attend
Built for Africa’s Social Protection Leaders
This summit is designed for senior decision-makers and practitioners who shape social security policy and operations across Africa
Registration Form
KINDLY, REGISTER TO PARTICIPATE
Secure Your Place at Africa’s Premier Social Security Event
Registration is open to all social security professionals, policymakers, researchers, and development partners. Early registration is encouraged as places are limited.
- Access to all plenary and breakout sessions
- Official summit materials and documentation
- Delegate networking directory
- Gala dinner (Day 1 evening)
- Certificate of participation