Connecting Ethiopia's Digital Commerce
A high-impact gathering of the people building, scaling, and investing in Ethiopia's digital commerce ecosystem.
ICE CONNECT
'27 Summit Pass
Date
May 2027
Venue
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
May 2027
One focused day of conversations, insights, and high-value connections.
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Exact venue to be announced closer to the date.
Why It Matters
E-commerce in Ethiopia is growing fast, this is where the people building it connect.
Who Should Attend
Founders, operators, investors, and teams building across e-commerce, payments, and logistics.
Why This Summit Exists
Ethiopia's digital commerce ecosystem is at an inflection point. ICE CONNECT brings together the people building across e-commerce, payments, and logistics to connect, collaborate, and move the industry forward.
The Four Pillars of ICE CONNECT
Translating the national digital strategy into actionable insights and opportunities for your organization.
Digital Marketplace
Platforms, marketplaces, and vendor ecosystems that enable online trade across Ethiopia and the region.
Payments
Mobile money, payment rails, and fintech solutions that make transactions secure, fast, and accessible.
Logistics
Warehousing, fulfillment, and last-mile delivery solutions that scale e-commerce to new customers.
Startups
Founders, operators, and early-stage teams building products and services across commerce and tech.
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about attending, exhibiting, and pitching.
Relive ICE CONNECT 2026
Now that you know what's coming, take a moment to revisit the day that brought Ethiopia's digital commerce community together — the official recap and the full gallery are below.
Two minutes. One unforgettable day.
The day in pictures
From the main stage to the exhibition floor — a look back at the energy of ICE CONNECT.
Thank you to our partners
Ice Connect was made possible by

iceaddis

Mastercard Foundation

MinT

ethiopost

weventure

Shega

Zemen Gebeya

ethel
The companies that showcased at the exhibition and took the stage for the startup pitch — the names and brands that were on the ground at ICE CONNECT.
Ventures

Kiosk

Emebet

Fidel Tutorial

Guaz Express

Kabba Transport

Kilk Delivery

Lelije Solutions

Medaf

Medanit IT Solutions

Muyalogy

PickUp ICT Solutions

RE Technologies Solutions

Sabi

Shop Local Ethiopia

Store251

The Blu Hart
Builders

Addis CAD
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Africa Gemological Training Institute (AGTI)

Beauty Space Collective

Blu Delivery

Chkela

NuNu's Design

Kamrach

Shewaber

Tolo

Wolfaby