Africa: the calendar of major tech events in 2026

Africa: the calendar of major tech events in 2026

Published on April 6, 2026

Africa’s tech ecosystem is booming: innovative startups, local and international investors, and governments driving digital transformation. For anyone looking to stay on top of trends, build connections, or identify opportunities, these events are key milestones to add to your 2026 calendar.

Here’s a curated (non-exhaustive) list of must-attend tech conferences, trade shows, and summits:

JANUARY 2026

Tech Revolution Africa – Nigeria

The first major event of the year at the heart of the continent’s most dynamic market. Founders pitch here even before being spotted on major international stages. It’s an excellent vantage point to identify raw trends and the next names to watch.

FEBRUARY 2026

Africa Tech Summit – Kenya

Network with key players, including tech companies, mobile operators, fintechs, DeFi and cryptocurrency firms, investors, leading startups, regulators, and industry stakeholders driving business and investment. Following an outstanding 2025 edition, the eighth edition will take place in Nairobi, Kenya, in 2026.

MARCH 2026

Tech Unite Africa 5.0 – Nigeria

Tech Unite Africa is a leading platform that brings together tech companies and the business community to explore cutting-edge technologies designed to enhance performance and accelerate growth.

APRIL 2026

Forum InCyber – Lille, France

The International Cybersecurity Forum (FIC), a major event bringing together experts, public and private stakeholders, researchers, and government officials from around the world, places Africa at the center of its discussions.

GITEX Africa – Morocco

An international stage imported from the Middle East, GITEX Africa gives global visibility to African innovation. It’s where major government announcements, corporate alliances, and showcases of technological sovereignty take place.

ICT Africa Summit – Algeria

  • Where? Palais des Expositions des Pins Maritimes, Algiers, Algeria
  • When? April 21–23, 2026
  • Official website: https://ictafricasummit.com/

The ICT Africa Summit invites you to explore the major strategic challenges of digital innovation through engaging thematic forums: E-Gov Forum, Oil & Gas Forum, Health & Pharma Forum, and Transportech+ Forum.

 

TEMS Africa ICT Expo – Kenya

A compact yet renowned event, TEMS Africa ICT Expo is an annual tech gathering bringing together technology players from around the world for an exciting exhibition and conference session.

IoT West Africa – Nigeria

Co-organized with Data Center Cloud Expo Africa, IoT West Africa is the flagship platform for Africa’s digital transformation across key sectors.

MAY 2026

Africa Tech Summit – London

London plays a discreet but decisive role in financing African tech. This summit brings together the diaspora, investment funds, and startups seeking a gateway to international capital. Understanding the language of deals here is key to anticipating the continent’s financial movements.

GITEX Future Health Africa – Morocco

GITEX Future Health Africa is the only platform where the evolution of healthcare meets Africa’s digital future, leveraging AI, blockchain, and deep tech to reimagine entire health systems.

JUNE 2026

eLearning Africa – Ghana

eLearning Africa is the largest and most influential conference and exhibition on digital learning, training, and skills development in Africa. Since 2005, it has brought together a diverse network of educators, trainers, technology specialists, policymakers, development experts, and investors to shape the future of education across the continent.

VivaTech – Paris, France

  • Where? Africa Pavilion & Africa Tech for Good – Paris Expo Porte de Versailles
  • When? June 17–20, 2026
  • Official website: https://vivatechnology.com/

Startups from Senegal, Nigeria, Côte d’Ivoire, and beyond are increasingly present at VivaTech, Paris’s flagship technology exhibition.

Africa Tech Invest – Democratic Republic of the Congo

Welcome to Africa Tech Invest, the premier tech conference focused on driving innovation, investment, and collaboration within Africa’s thriving tech ecosystem.

EAI AfricaTek – Burkina Faso

This conference will focus on knowledge exchange and collaboration between the private and public sectors, academia, industries, startups, scientists, governments, and students to accelerate, facilitate, and strengthen the application of artificial intelligence in society.

Cyber Carnival 2026 – Kenya

The Cyber Carnival is a groundbreaking event designed to merge cybersecurity, technological innovation, and cultural vibrancy in a festival-like atmosphere.

JULY 2026

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AUGUST 2026

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SEPTEMBER 2026

Africa Cyber Defense Forum – Rwanda

Kigali, the new nerve center of Africa’s digital landscape, hosts this forum focused on critical infrastructures, national CERTs, and state cyber strategy.

OCTOBER 2026

Africa Startup Festival – Kenya

Recognized by Business Insider as Africa’s leading networking and deal-making event, Africa Startup Festival brings together investors, founders, entrepreneurs, and operators for a unique and impactful gathering.

NOVEMBER 2026

Ambition Africa – Paris, France

For two days, Paris becomes a symbolic extension of the African ecosystem. Discussions cover trade and industry, with tech serving as a central theme across all economic conversations.

AfricaCom / Africa Tech Festival – South Africa

Over four days, AfricaCom brings together the brightest minds in telecommunications to share knowledge, forge connections, inspire the telecom community to accelerate Africa’s digital journey, and showcase the continent as dynamic, ambitious, and innovative.

Emerging Valley 2026 – Marseille, France

Emerging Valley is Europe’s leading international summit dedicated to accelerating innovation, startups, and tech investments between Africa and Europe.

Africa Early Stage Investor Summit 2026 – South Africa

The event of the year, this summit gathers investors passionate about Africa’s startup ecosystem.

Africa Startup Festival – Nigeria

Recognized by Business Insider as Africa’s leading networking and deal-making event, Africa Startup Festival brings together investors, founders, entrepreneurs, and operators for a unique and impactful gathering.

DECEMBER 2026

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