Connecting Ethiopia's Digital Commerce
A national platform bringing together leaders in digital commerce, payments, and logistics.
ICE CONNECT
'26 Summit Pass
Date
May 7, 2026
Venue
WeVenture, Addis Ababa
May 7, 2026
One focused day of conversations, insights, and high-value connections.
WeVenture, Addis Ababa
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
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.
Event Schedule
A structured, intensive, and outcome-focused day — from keynotes to hands-on workshops to investor matchmaking.
Check-in and Registration
Opening Remarks
Panel Discussion #1
Ethiopian E-commerce Landscape — What has been the trend and future prospect
Pitching Session #1
5 startups pitch — VM startups
Masterclass #1
Main Stage
Masterclass #2
Room 1
Pitching Session #2
5 startups pitch — VM startups
Masterclass #3
Main Stage
Masterclass #4
Room 1
Networking & Closing
Partners & Supporters
Ice Connect is enabled by
iceaddis
Mastercard Foundation
MinT
ethiopost
weventure
Shega
Zemen Gebeya
ethel
Companies showcasing at the exhibition and taking part in the startup pitch - names and brands 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
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about attending, exhibiting, and pitching.
Ice connect 2026 is Here.
Join industry leaders at Ethiopia's premier digital commerce summit. Limited seats available for workshops.
May 7, 2026 • WeVenture, Addis Ababa