Drinkabl Africa has announced Actnable AI as the official Intelligence Partner for The New Pour Summit ’26, strengthening the summit’s commitment to bringing data-driven insights, artificial intelligence, and strategic market intelligence into conversations shaping Africa’s beverage industry.
The partnership brings one of Africa’s emerging AI-powered market research companies into the summit ecosystem, where it will contribute expertise in consumer intelligence, analytics, and AI-enabled decision-making for beverage businesses navigating an increasingly complex operating environment.
Leading the partnership is Dharmendra Jain, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Actnable AI, whose career spans more than two decades across the global market research industry. Before establishing Actnable AI, Jain served as Operations Director for Kantar, overseeing research operations across West, East, and Central Africa. His experience has made him a recognised voice on the application of artificial intelligence to market research and business intelligence.
Founded to transform complex datasets into actionable commercial insights, Actnable AI combines artificial intelligence, Generative AI, and human expertise to help organisations make faster, more informed decisions. The company has delivered more than 100 projects, saved clients over 1,000 hours through AI-powered workflows, engaged more than 50 customers, and established a client presence across 10 countries.
As Intelligence Partner, Actnable AI will support The New Pour Summit with strategic insight into market trends, consumer behaviour, and the growing role of artificial intelligence in beverage decision-making. The collaboration reflects the summit’s ambition to move beyond traditional conference discussions by placing evidence, data, and practical intelligence at the centre of conversations about the future of Africa’s beverage sector.
“Market intelligence is becoming one of the most valuable competitive advantages for beverage companies, Our partnership with Actnable AI ensures that conversations at The New Pour Summit are informed not only by experience but also by data, technology, and forward-looking analysis.” Ebunoluwa Amusa, Editor & Content Lead Drinkabl Africa
Jain’s credentials extend beyond his corporate leadership. He served on the ESOMAR Council between 2023 and 2024, where he also coordinated the organisation’s AI Taskforce. He has been recognised as an Insights250 Winner in both 2024 and 2025 for his contributions to advancing the global insights profession. His academic background includes a master’s degree in Applied Physics, postgraduate studies in Business Analytics and Big Data, and a Data & AI Leadership certificate from MIT Professional Education.
Jain will represent Actnable AI during The New Pour Summit ’26 Press Conference on Monday, where the company will be formally introduced as the summit’s Intelligence Partner alongside other strategic collaborators supporting the event.
The New Pour Summit ’26 will take place on 25 July 2026 as a hybrid event, bringing together beverage executives, founders, investors, marketers, researchers, policymakers, and innovators from across Africa and international markets under the theme “Liquid Resilience: Africa Future-proofing Beverage Brands in Africa’s VUCA Market.”
The New Pour Summit ’26 brings together Africa’s brightest beverage minds, powered by market intelligence, innovation, and strategic leadership. With Actnable AI joining as our Intelligence Partner, expect deeper insights that help businesses make smarter decisions. Secure your seat today and be part of the conversations shaping Africa’s beverage future.
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