Flagship East Africa SummitOfficial Protocol EditionEast Africa Chapter HQ Series • Nairobi
June 18-19, 2027 • Radisson Blu Upper Hill, Nairobi, Kenya

EA Summit Nairobi 2027: Elevating the Strategic Partner

The premier biennial gathering of 450+ high-calibre Executive Assistants, Chiefs of Staff, and Board Secretaries. Convening leaders from across 5 East African markets to architect C-Suite operational dominance, board governance frameworks, and executive AI co-piloting.

450+East African Delegates
24Keynote Speakers
6Masterclass Labs
M-PESA Kenya & TZMTN MoMoAirtel MoneyVisa / MastercardCorporate PO & SWIFT
Allocation Status

Tier 1 Early-Bird Pass

78% Sold Out
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Individual DelegateFull 2-Day Access + Dinners + Vault Access
$320$450 Standard
Corporate Delegation PackageSave 20%

For institutions sponsoring 5 or more EAs. Includes consolidated invoice routing and VIP concierge liaison.

lock PAEA Non-Disclosure Charters & Data Residency
Curated Curricula & Keynotes

Summit Agenda & Breakout Tracks

A rigorously vetted 48-hour programme designed to bridge executive diplomacy, calendar governance, and emerging generative tools.

08:30 AM - 09:30 AM EAT • Keynote Hall AlphaPlenary Session

Opening Presidential Plenary: The Executive Partner in Post-Inflationary Africa

Synthesizing cross-border macroeconomic shifts, executive confidentiality in state-level mergers, and elevating the Assistant role to critical leadership asset.

Kofi Mensah, CEPA• Lead EA to the President, East Africa Development Finance Group, Nairobi
10:00 AM - 11:45 AM EAT • Masterclass Lab 1Masterclass Breakout

AI Copilots in the C-Suite: Autonomous Briefings, M365 Automation & Zero-Leakage Confidentiality

Hands-on deployment of private LLM workflows for multi-lingual board packs, five time zones, and automated executive expense reconciliations.

Tariq Al-Mansoor• Head of Enterprise AI Enablement, Safaricom PLC
01:30 PM - 03:00 PM EAT • Council Room BExecutive Roundtable

Boardroom Diplomacy: Navigating Non-Executive Director Dynamics & Stakeholder Politics

Tactical playbooks for resolving board disputes, handling sensitive governance inquiries, and ensuring statutory compliance across EAC and COMESA subsidiaries.

Nomvula Khumalo• Chief of Staff to Group CEO, Standard Chartered East Africa, Nairobi
03:30 PM - 05:00 PM EAT • Grand BallroomFireside Debate

The 2030 Evolution: Transitioning from Senior EA to Strategic Chief of Staff

Examining the industry forecast of EA roles migrating into Chief of Staff functions. How to renegotiate remits and claim strategic compensation parity.

Dr. Nana Yaa Osei• Founder & East Africa President, PAEA Council, Kampala
Distinguished Faculty24 Continental Voices

Keynote Faculty Spotlight

Kofi Mensah, CEPA verifiedLead EA to the PresidentEast Africa Development Finance Group, Nairobi
Nomvula Khumalo verifiedChief of Staff to Group CEOStandard Chartered East Africa, Nairobi
Dr. Nana Yaa Osei verifiedFounder & East Africa PresidentPAEA Council, Kampala
Folashade Adeleke, CEPA verifiedExecutive Liaison to ChairmanEast Africa Development Group, Kigali
Regional Assembly Series

Upcoming Chapter Roundtables & AMAs

Intimate, closed-door regional briefings and digital dialogues addressing localized economic headwinds, security, and career advancement.

Kampala Chapter Hubcalendar_month May 14, 2027

Kampala Executive Breakfast: Navigating Inflation & Cross-Border C-Suite Logistics

Strategic breakfast briefing for senior Assistants navigating rapid FX shifts and East African travel schedules.

location_on Kampala Serena Hotel, Kampalagroup Limited to 40 Vetted C-Suite EAs
Member StatusComplimentary
Kigali Chapter Hubcalendar_month May 28, 2027

Kigali Quarterly Leadership Circle & Private Executive Dinner

An intimate evening roundtable convening East African enterprise Assistants and Chief of Staff cohorts.

location_on The Saxon Hotel, Sandhurst, Sandtonwine_bar Chatham House Rule Private Dining
Delegation FeeR 1,450 ZAR
Virtual Continental AMAvideocam June 04, 2027

Managing C-Suite Stress & High-Stakes Calendaring Under Pressure

Live interactive AMA with tactical simulations on diplomatic calendar clashes and crisis communications.

devices Zoom Encrypted Stream / PAEA Portaltimer 75 Minutes • 16:00 GMT
Access TierAlliance Members Only
Executive Hospitality & Protocol

Venue Concierge & Preferred Alliance Lodging

Exclusive corporate agreements and VIP facilitation secured for registered PAEA summit delegates.

Summit Concierge Liaisonconcierge@paea-alliance.org
Summit venue
Official Summit Venue

Radisson Blu Upper Hill

Direct conference hall connectivity, diplomatic security clearance, encrypted Wi-Fi, and 24-hour business lounge.

PAEA Rate: $195 / Night
Preferred lodging
Alliance Luxury Tier

Villa Rosa Kempinski Nairobi

Preferred five-star allocation with complimentary scheduled transport and executive lounge access.

PAEA Rate: $240 / Night
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Transit & Protocol Services

JKIA Airport VIP Fast-Track & Chauffeur Liaison

Secure tarmac facilitation, diplomatic pickup, and encrypted transfer routing for registered delegates.

24/7 Protocol Desk