ibis Styles Nairobi Westlands Partners with AfriLabs and UNDP for the 2025 AfriLabs Annual Gathering at the UN

Innovation meets sustainability as ibis Styles Nairobi Westlands proudly partners with AfriLabs and other key stakeholders for the 10th edition of the AfriLabs Annual Gathering 2025, hosted by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) at the United Nations Complex, Nairobi, from 13th to 15th October 2025.

As the official hospitality partner, ibis Styles Nairobi Westlands is thrilled to welcome Africa’s brightest innovators, hub leaders, startup founders, investors, corporates, policymakers, development agencies, and academia to Nairobi for this milestone celebration of African creativity, collaboration, and impact.

A Celebration of African Innovation

The AfriLabs Annual Gathering is Africa’s flagship innovation event, bringing together changemakers from across the continent to explore how technology can power inclusive growth and sustainable development.

This year’s edition promises insightful discussions, exhibitions, and pitch competitions showcasing groundbreaking ideas from startups and innovation hubs shaping Africa’s digital future.

Our Green Commitment

At ibis Styles Nairobi Westlands, sustainability is woven into every aspect of our operations.

We take pride in The Green Room — our 100% solar-powered conference facility designed to provide an inspiring meeting space while reducing our carbon footprint.

Our eco-conscious initiatives include:

• 1 Pencil, 1 Tree Campaign: Our pens and pencils are made from recycled newspapers, each embedded with a seed capsule. After use, guests are encouraged to plant them — turning ideas into trees.
• The Chinese Garden: Amid the vibrant Westlands skyline, this serene space grows fresh herbs such as rosemary, thyme, and dill, supporting our farm-to-fork philosophy and promoting a cleaner, greener environment.
• Electric TukTuk Mobility: We operate a fully electric TukTuk used for deliveries and guest transfers around Westlands — a small yet impactful step toward reducing carbon emissions and promoting sustainable urban mobility.

Partnering for a Sustainable Future

We are honoured to stand alongside AfriLabs and UNDP in fostering innovation that drives progress across Africa.

This three-day gathering not only strengthens connections across the tech and innovation ecosystem but also challenges us to rethink, reinvent, and act more sustainably within our own spaces.

At ibis Styles Nairobi Westlands, we believe every action counts — from powering meeting rooms with solar energy to planting a tree with every pencil used. Together, we’re crafting a future where innovation and sustainability thrive hand in hand.