Change The World Cape Town

Change The World 2026 (CTW2026) – Africa’s Platform for Impact & Innovation

Date: 27–28 March 2026

Venue: Workshop17, V&A Watershed, Cape Town

Format: Two-Day Conference & Pitch Showcase

About the Event

Change The World 2026 (CTW2026) is a premier social entrepreneurship platform and investment showcase bringing together Africa’s most promising impact-driven startups, investors, corporates, government leaders, and ecosystem partners.

Hosted in Cape Town at the iconic V&A Waterfront, CTW2026 goes beyond a traditional conference. It is a curated environment where high-potential founders gain access to capital, partnerships, and global opportunities, while investors and institutions engage directly with vetted deal flow aligned to impact, innovation, and sustainable growth.

CTW2026 will also proudly host the Hult Prize South Africa National Finals, integrating the country’s top student-led social enterprises into the main programme. The winning Hult Prize team will advance to the Hult Prize Global Accelerator in London, placing South African innovation on the global stage.

Across two days, CTW2026 will convene over 300+ attendees, including investors, corporates, development agencies, policymakers, and global partners — all committed to building Africa’s next generation of scalable, impact-driven businesses.

Event Highlights

Startup Pitch Showcases

Watch the Top 10 CTW startups pitch live for funding, partnerships, and growth opportunities, followed by the Top 6 Hult Prize South Africa finalists competing on the CTW main stage.

Hult Prize South Africa National Finals

Experience the country’s leading student innovators as they compete for a place at the Hult Prize Global Accelerator in London.

Panel Discussions & Keynotes

Engage with industry leaders, investors, and policymakers on themes including:

• Impact investing and sustainable growth
• Scaling African innovation locally and globally
• Corporate, government, and startup collaboration

Founder Experience & Exhibitions

Interactive booths, live panels, fireside conversations, and curated networking designed to drive meaningful connections and actionable outcomes.

Dealmaking & Networking

Connect directly with investors, corporates, development agencies, and ecosystem leaders in a high-quality, curated environment.

Why Attend

CTW2026 is not just an event, it’s a platform for opportunity, collaboration, and long-term impact.

Whether you are:

• A founder seeking capital, exposure, and partnerships
• An investor looking for vetted, impact-aligned deal flow
• A corporate or institution aiming to engage Africa’s innovation ecosystem

CTW2026 is where meaningful connections are made and Africa’s future solutions are shaped.

Registration & Participation

Founder applications, partnership opportunities, and sponsorship packages will open in phases.

Join us in Cape Town as we bring together impact, innovation, and leadership — and help shape Africa’s next generation of global changemakers.

Website: www.ctw-event.co.za