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We recently gathered ecosystem leaders from across the continent to map out the 8th Sustaining Impact Summit. 2026 isn't just about resourcefulness—it’s about building the systems that sustain.

The countdown to August 2026 is officially on. Who’s ready to build?

#SIS2026

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The truth is out: AI isn’t coming for your job. But the person who knows how to leverage it just might.

We’ve all heard the noise and the panic about artificial intelligence taking over the workplace. But as @tayolusi perfectly puts it in this video, the reality is much simpler:
“AI will not replace your job. People who know how to use AI will.”

You don’t need to become a tech guru overnight or completely change your profession. All you need to do is master the fundamentals and understand how to plug these tools into what you are already doing every single day at work. Whether you are drafting proposals, managing community projects, tracking data, or designing social campaigns, AI is the ultimate tool to make your workflow faster, smarter, and way more efficient.

At ASEW, we are taking this conversation a step further. We don’t just want you to use tech; we want to show you exactly how to apply it to the social enterprise and nonprofit space to scale your mission.

Get ready for our upcoming June workshop: AI-mpact: How to Leverage AI to Create and Sustain Impact. 🤖
Position yourself and your organization as a forward-thinking leader in the modern African ecosystem.

The future belongs to changemakers who know how to marry passion with technology. We want to make sure you have the exact roadmap to lead that shift.
Our expert speaker lineup, session focus areas, and the official registration dates will be dropping very soon!

🔔 Make sure you hit the notification bell on our profile and turn on post alerts so you get first dibs on a seat the moment the links go live. Turn your curiosity into a competitive advantage! 🚀

🎥 Video Credit: @tayolusi

#AImpact #TechForGood #SocialInnovation #FutureOfWork #ASEW #SustainingImpact #AIForChange #AfricanEntrepreneurs #CapacityBuilding #SocialEnterprise

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At the Sustaining Impact Summit, Africa’s Leading Social Enterprise Event, we expose the real reasons why great talent leaves and how to build systems that make top performers stay. Follow @SISbyASEW for the full revelation. The upgrade is coming. #Talentcrunchinafrica

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We have been doing this for 7 years.
This is the Sustaining Impact Summit effect and we are proud to be carriers of its embers.
Tell us in the comments when you see a consistent face all through the slides.
#SustainingImpactSummit #SIS2026 #SocialEnterpriseAfrica

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@OwoeyeDaniella @DailyEdConsult @JAMBHQ @legitngnews Congratulations

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A new way of thinking.

A new way of building.

A new OS for sustainable impact. Stay close.

The upgrade begins soon. Follow @TheImpact427 to stay in the loop.

#SustainingImpactSummit  #AfricaImpact

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ensure the table lasts.
From Market Creation (2023) ➡️ Systems that Sustain (2026).
The journey continues this August! 🗓️
🔗 Check out the SIS8 Summit Brief here: https://t.co/eFeHkxXEqs

#ASEW #SocialImpact #AfricaRising #Sustainability

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#TBT to August 2023: Sustainability Through Market Creation ⏪
In our 5th Edition, we tackled the barriers to market access for African social enterprises.

Fast forward to #SIS8, and we’ve evolved. We aren't just looking for a seat at the table; we’re building the systems that

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8 YEARS OF IMPACT. 1 NEW DIRECTION. THE REVEAL IS OFFICIALLY HERE! 🚀🔥

I know I kept you waiting an extra 24 hours, but a vision this big needed a moment to settle.

We’ve spent nearly a decade celebrating the grit and passion of African changemakers, but the truth is, passion alone doesn't build a legacy—systems do.

For the past few months, we’ve been working behind the scenes with our Advisory Groups to craft a summit that moves us from the "Hero Phase" to the "System Phase."

This year, we are stripping back the layers of how we build. We aren't just talking about social impact; we are talking about the strategic architecture required to make that impact outlive the person who started it.

Why "Systems that Sustain"? 🏗️
Because for your mission to survive 2026 and beyond, it needs to move beyond your personal energy. It needs resilient commercial models and a robust talent pipeline that doesn't crumble when you aren't in the room.

The Details You’ve Been Waiting For:
• The Theme: Systems that Sustain: Building Impact that Lasts in Africa.
• The Date: August 27-29, 2026.
• The Focus: Shifting from founder-dependent projects to sustainable, system-driven organizations.

What’s Next? 🗓️
The countdown is officially over, and the era of the System starts now. We are currently polishing the final digital experience, so stay tuned for when the official website goes live for registrations.

For now, I want you to see the vision for yourself.
🔗 Click the link in our bio to view the official SIS 2026 Summit Brief Here: https://t.co/3pFetP9B7h

Get into the headspace of a builder who is ready to scale. August is closer than you think. 💎

#SIS8 #SystemsThatSustain #TheGrandReveal #AfricaInnovates #ScalingImpact #SocialEntrepreneurship #ASEW #ImpactBuilders #AfricaRising

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THE WAIT IS ALMOST OVER. ⏳🔥

We are officially less than a day away from the moment we’ve been building toward all month.

Set your alarms. The grand reveal drops TODAY. 🚀

#SIS8 #LessThandaDay #TheReveal #AfricaInnovates #SomethingIsBuilding #ASEW #FinalCountdown

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Now, we are only 48 hours away from the moment everything changes.

The Reveal. Monday morning.

Are you ready to see what we’ve been building?

#SIS8 #2DaysToGo #TheGrandReveal #AfricaInnovates #SomethingIsBuilding #ASEW #ImpactBuilders

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2 DAYS UNTIL THE NEW ERA BEGINS. ⏳🔥

We’ve spent 120 days of 2026 preparing for this. We’ve gathered the architects, onboarded our 50 Impact Builders, and refined the systems behind the scenes with our Advisory Groups.

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3 DAYS UNTIL THE BLUEPRINT DROPS! 🔥

We’ve spent 8 years celebrating the grit and passion of African social innovators. But on Monday, we move beyond just “starting” and into the era of Systems.

Monday, May 4th. Don’t blink. 🗓️

#SIS8 #3DaysToGo #TheReveal

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The full unveiling happens next Monday. Don’t blink. 👁️

#SIS8 #ComingSoon #TheReveal #NewDirection #SocialImpactAfrica #ASEW

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SOMETHING IS BUILDING!! 🏗️🔥

8 Years of Impact.
1 New Direction.
Are you ready?

The Sustaining Impact Summit (SIS8) is about to look very different. We’ve spent months refining a vision that moves us from the drawing board to the future of the continent.

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Everything we learned in 2022 has led us to the massive reveal coming this Monday. We aren’t just looking back; we’re leveling up.
Something big is loading...

04.05.2026 🔔

#SIS8 #Legacy #AfricaInnovates #SocialImpact #TBT

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Throwing it back to our 4th Edition where we went deep into Innovating Commercial Models for Sustainability. Even though we were strictly online, the energy was unmatched. We explored how African social enterprises can move from "funding-dependent" to "mission-resilient."

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SOMETHING BIG IS COMING. 🌍

The blueprints are drawn. The vision is set.
For months, we’ve been behind the scenes, looking at the landscape of social innovation in Africa and asking one critical question: How do we make impact stay?

04.05.2026. The Reveal. 🗓️

#SIS8 #Loading

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Every virtual session from the past is a foundation for what’s coming this August.
We’re taking all that momentum into our 8th Edition!
Were you part of the 2021 digital cohort? Drop a 🙋🏾‍♂️/🙋🏾‍♀️!

#SIS2021 #RoadToSIS2026 #ASEW #SocialInnovation #TBT

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It’s #ThrowbackThursday and we’re back in 2021 for SIS Edition 3!

Even as a 100% virtual event, the energy was proof that social innovation has no borders. We spent 2021 bridging gaps and building digital rooms full of impact. 💻