Membership
Membership of AKBE is open to corporate bodies or individuals with a genuine professional and active interest in MICE/Business Events management and services as prescribed in our By-laws.
Joining Fees: KES 15,000, to be paid once.
Eligibility to join AKBE
A corporate body or person shall be eligible for admission as a member provided that such persons or corporate body is:
Actively interested in promoting objectives of AKBE;
Engaged in Business Events management and services;
In association with the administration of business events;
Meeting the eligibility criteria stipulated in our constitution and the by-laws for the appropriate category of membership, and
A member on payment of the fees provided for in our by-laws.
Membership Categories and Annual Membership Fees
Joining Fee (paid only once): Joining Fee of KES. 15,000 shall be payable by an eligible entity. On payment, they will enter the list of Members and receive a lifetime Certificate of Membership. Membership is open to organizations involved in Business Events / MICE in Kenya including; Hotels, Venues, Events Companies, Professional Events Organizers (PCOs), Destination Marketing Companies (DMCs), Events Suppliers, Transportation & Logistics Companies, Media etc.
CORE MEMBERSHIP TIERS
Premier Partner (KSH 200,000)
1. Priority bid support for major events
2. Exclusive annual strategy session with AKBE Board
3. Preferential rates for AKBE events
4. Enhanced directory listing
5. Featured placement in all AKBE marketing
6. Booth discount at AKBE participating events
7. Access to premium market business intelligence reports
8. Professional development webinars
9. Industry newsletters and updates
10. Member-only event access
11. Dedicated account manager
12. Listing/directory of meetings/conferences in Kenya & Africa
13. Exclusive membership to Industry Sub-Committee
Enterprise Partner (KSH 100,000)
1. Preferential rates for AKBE events
2. Access to quarterly industry market business intelligence report
3. Enhanced directory listing
4. Access to bid support resources
5. Professional development webinars
6. Featured placement in all AKBE marketing
7. Industry newsletters and updates
8. Shared account manager
9. Listing/directory of meetings/conferences in Kenya & Africa
Professional Partner (KSH 50,000)
1. Standard directory listing
2. Basic bid support access
3. Member-only event access
4. Networking opportunities
5. Professional development webinars/Industry newsletters and updates
6. Listing/directory of meetings/conferences in Kenya & Africa
SPECIALISED MEMBERSHIP TIERS
International Partner (KSH 100,000)
1. Market entry support
2. Cross-border networking opportunities
3. Regional event participation
4. Enhanced directory listing
5. Shared account manager
Eligibility: Must have verified operations outside Kenya.
Academic/Research (KSH 25,000)
1. For educational institutions
2. Research collaboration opportunities
3. Student internship program access
4. Knowledge-sharing platform
5. Industry-academia partnerships
BASIC MEMBERSHIP TIERS
Associate Member (KSH 6,000)
1. Individual membership only
2. Basic directory listing
3. Mentorship program access
4. Professional development webinars
5. Networking events access
6. Industry newsletters and updates
7. Discounted rates for AKBE training
programs
8. Industry certification preparation
Student Member (KSH 2,000)
- For full-time students and recent graduates
- Individual membership only
Benefits:
1. Career development resources
2. Industry certification preparation
3. Job board access
4. Student-focused networking events
5. Shadowing opportunities with senior members
6. Access to MICE industry internships
7. Discounted entry to AKBE events
Eligibility:
- Must have enrolled in a relevant program (Tourism, Hospitality, Events Management.)
- Recent graduates (Degree, Diploma, Certificate & Certification Courses.)
- Under 30 years old for young professionals.
- Valid student ID/graduation certificate required.
- Automatic Review for Associate membership upon graduation.