These biennial gatherings are the NEF’s marquee event. Far from an ordinary science forum, the NEF Global Gatherings position science at the centre of global development efforts. In the presence of political and industry leaders, and with a strong focus on youth and women, the voices of global science leaders’ have the opportunity to be heard and to have major impact on Africa’s scientific future. The inaugural NEF Global Gathering 2016 was held in Senegal, the 2018 edition in Rwanda. The NEF Global Gathering 2020 will be held on 10-13 March 2020 in Nairobi, Kenya.
Given that 14 of the NEF Fellows and Ambassadors are also members of the GYA, the 2020 Global Gathering of the Next Einstein Forum will undoubtedly be once again an important meeting of GYA members from Africa and beyond to network and interact with the NEF programmes.