Organizing Committee
Meet the Team Behind AFRICON 2026
The AFRICA CONNECT: MSIs Growth Summit – Tanzania 2026 (AFRICON 2026) is brought to life by a dedicated team of organizations and individuals committed to empowering micro and small industries (MSIs) across Africa. Meet the organizing committee driving this transformative event, connecting global partners to African opportunities.
Tanzania Association of Small-Scale Industries and Manufacturers (TASSIM)
TASSIM leads the coordination of AFRICON 2026, focusing on empowering Tanzanian MSIs through advocacy, networking, and resource mobilization. They ensure the summit addresses the specific needs of local entrepreneurs.
Leading Women of Africa (LWA)
LWA champions the inclusion of women entrepreneurs, integrating their flagship Africa Partnership for Growth and Awards initiative to celebrate leadership and foster Pan-African networks.
Collaborating Partners
Key Committee Members
Mr. Ally Masoud Nyomwa
Chairman, Tanzania Association of Small-Scale Industries and Manufacturers (TASSIM)
Mr. Sneh Vaswani
CEO, Crescendo Worldwide
Madeliene Nkunu
Representative, Leading Women of Africa Group
H.E. Selemani Jafo
Minister of Industry and Trade, Tanzania
For inquiries about AFRICON 2026, reach out to our organizing team:
- Email: info@tassim.or.tz
- Organizing Committee Contact: Elia Joseph - elia.joseph@tassim.or.tz
- Phone: +255 747 741 741 | +255 757 359 795