The East Africa Employability Summit & Uongozi Career Awards 2024 (EAES24) is set to be the region’s most significant gathering dedicated to addressing the urgent challenges facing youth employability and career development. This second edition builds on the success of EAES23, advancing the dialogue on creating opportunities, reducing unemployment, and bridging the skills-opportunity gap in East Africa.
Why Attend EAES24?
EAES24 offers a unique platform to engage with thought leaders, industry experts, government representatives, educators, and young professionals committed to transforming the employment landscape in East Africa. Attendees will:
Gain actionable insights
from keynote addresses and panel discussions featuring regional and international experts on employability, education, and mental health.
Participate in skill-building workshops
that address practical aspects of career development, entrepreneurial mindset, and resilience in today’s job market.
Expand professional networks
 through networking sessions, industry exhibitions, and one-on-one conversations with top employers, career coaches, and educational institutions.
Celebrate excellence
 at the Uongozi Career Awards, where outstanding contributions in career development and leadership will be recognized and rewarded.
Focus Areas of EAES24
The summit is anchored around three critical areas:
Addressing the Youth Bulge
With East Africa’s youth population growing rapidly, the summit seeks to explore how governments, businesses, and educational institutions can create sustainable jobs and equip young people with the skills needed to thrive in the global economy.
Bridging the Skills-Opportunity Mismatch:
EAES24 will emphasize the importance of aligning educational systems with the demands of the job market. Discussions will focus on how to improve vocational training, technical skills, and entrepreneurial education to ensure youth are adequately prepared for the future.
Mental Health and Career Development:
The impact of mental health on employability and productivity is often overlooked. EAES24 will bring mental health experts into the conversation to explore how young people can maintain mental well-being as they navigate the challenges of their careers, and how employers can create supportive environments.