JOIN GLF AFRICA 2026 IN NAIROBI, KENYA

Here’s everything you need to know about joining GLF Africa 2026 in person. 

Join us for the full two-day event
(6–7 May)
or just for one day.

The event will take place at the CIFOR-ICRAF Nairobi Campus, located in the heart of the Kenyan capital in Gigiri, next to the United Nations Office.

Network with a diverse array of 500 participants in person and 7,500 more joining the conference online from across the globe.

Enjoy front-row access to deep-dive sessions, pavilions and the Ubunifu Expo, featuring live creative performances throughout the two-day event.

Enjoy delicious dishes throughout the day, including morning and afternoon coffee breaks, buffet-style lunches and exclusive evening receptions.

Enjoy full access to the online conference platform to rewatch any digital sessions you missed.

RUN AN EXHIBITION

Book a tabletop in the exhibition area of the conference venue to showcase your work and ideas with landscape actors on the frontlines of the climate crisis.

TRAVELING TO NAIROBI

Nairobi is served by Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, the biggest airport in Kenya, with direct flights to destinations across Africa, Asia, Europe and North America. 

Please note that most nationalities are required to obtain an electronic travel authorization (eTA) before traveling to Kenya. Apply for your eTA here. 

The Global Landscapes Forum does not provide funding to attend the conference in Nairobi, nor will it sponsor visa requests or travel arrangements. 

INTERESTING THINGS TO DO IN NAIROBI

Nairobi National Park

Treat yourself with a Safari in the world’s only wildlife capital. The park is located seven kilometers from Nairobi’s central business district and offers a variety of wildlife, picnic sites, campsites and hiking trails.

Nairobi National Museum

The museum showcases Kenya’s heritage with four themes representing culture, nature, history and art. Other things include a snake park, botanical gardens, an art auditorium, dining and shopping facilities.

Karura Forest

Located next to the CIFOR-ICRAF Nairobi Campus, Karura Forest is a 1,041-hectare urban nature reserve offering a wide range of walks and hikes and hosting hundreds of species of wildlife.

Address

World Agroforestry (ICRAF) 

United Nations Avenue, Gigiri 

PO Box 30677, Nairobi, 00100, Kenya

FAQ

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Meet some of the past speakers