The Africa Mindset Reset Forum
Africa is building together as one
A flagship, Africa-led convening on the leadership mindset and results culture the continent needs to own its development.
Africa's challenge this century isn't a lack of potential. Our people, resources, geography, and history can drive global growth. The real question is organising it: setting our own agenda, mobilising capital, building institutions, mastering technology, delivering at scale.
That takes a mindset shift, because what got us here won't get us there.
Africa’s next development challenge
As geopolitics shift and development finance tightens, African countries must meet their own challenges with home-grown solutions.
Africa is moving from supplying the world with raw materials, markets, and labour to producing knowledge, technology, and capital. Home-grown is agency on our own terms.
Our history and culture must fuel a new imagination, turning dignity into excellence, unity into systems, and freedom into contribution.
Pan- to Meta-Africanism
Pan-Africanism gave Africa the courage to stand.
Meta-Africanism gives Africa the capacity to build.
Africa's barriers run deeper than economics and politics. They are mental, cultural, and institutional.
Pan-Africanism gave Africa the language of dignity, solidarity, and liberation. Meta-Africanism carries it forward: from solidarity to systems, resistance to value, identity to capability, aspiration to disciplined execution.
It honours what Pan-Africanism built and asks the next question: what can Africa create with its freedom, together as one?
Not just another conference about Africa’s problems
A platform to spotlight what already works, connect the people driving change, and move from dialogue to execution.
An Africa that defines what it wants to become, builds the institutions to get there, and keeps the mindset to sustain it.
The Reset Entails Seven Visible Shifts
What success looks like
Over two days, intergenerational dialogues and idea-driven talks showcase what's working and turn talk into commitments.
The Forum recognises mindset-shifting initiatives and launches practical pathways modelled on real leadership.
Participants shape ideas across governance, regional integration, state effectiveness, resource stewardship, education, dignified work, agrifood systems, and a culture of execution.
- A sharper continental narrative
- A community of aligned actors
- Practical action frameworks
- An Africa-led platform where ideas meet implementation
Under the leadership of H.E. Paul Kagame, President of Rwanda, and H.E Hailemariam Desalegn, former Prime Minister of Ethiopoa - Co-Founders of ASG.
Bringing together leaders, institutions, and ideas shaping Africa's future to Kigali - home to the African School of Governance and one of Africa's most functional governance environments.
At 24, she steps forward
not to witness,
but to architect.
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about the Africa Mindset Reset Forum.
THE FORUM
What is the Africa Mindset Reset Forum?
Africa's flagship gathering on ideas, leadership, and institutions — convened by the African School of Governance. Over two days in Kigali, 1,000 leaders explore the shift from Pan-Africanism to Meta-Africanism.
What is Meta-Africanism?
Pan-Africanism gave Africa the courage to stand. Meta-Africanism is the next chapter — a reset of how the continent thinks, leads, educates, and builds.
Who convenes the Forum?
The African School of Governance — co-founded by H.E. Paul Kagame and H.E. Hailemariam Desalegn.
ATTENDANCE
Who should attend?
Leaders from government, business, academia, civil society, media, and youth movements. 80% of attendees will be young and emerging leaders.
How do I register?
Registration is open. Click Register Now to secure your place.
Will sessions be streamed?
Yes. Selected sessions will be available online.
VENUE & TRAVEL
When and where?
25–26 August 2026, Kigali Convention Centre, Rwanda.
What language is the Forum in?
English and French.
Do I need a visa?
African passport holders enter visa-free. Others can apply online or obtain a visa on arrival. Learn more.
PARTNERSHIPS
Can my organisation partner with the Forum?
Yes. See Become a Partner above or contact us at mindsetresetforum@asg.ac.