Africa Tech Festival 2026 will take place from 17 to 19 November 2026 at the Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC) in South Africa, bringing together technology leaders, policymakers, investors, startups, and enterprise executives to explore the innovations driving Africa’s digital transformation. As the continent’s longest running and one of its most influential technology gatherings, the festival continues to serve as a premier platform for collaboration, investment, and industry advancement.
The festival is built around six strategic pillars that reflect the technologies shaping Africa’s digital economy: Telecoms and Connectivity, Data Centres, Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity, Startups, and Digital Transformation. Through keynote sessions, exhibitions, industry forums, and networking events, participants will engage with emerging trends, breakthrough technologies, and investment opportunities across the continent’s rapidly evolving technology ecosystem.
Africa Tech Festival also brings together its flagship conferences, including AfricaCom, AfricaTech, and The AI Summit Cape Town, creating a comprehensive platform that bridges policy, innovation, infrastructure, and enterprise technology. The event is expected to attract global technology companies, hyperscalers, telecom operators, venture capital firms, and government representatives committed to accelerating Africa’s digital growth.
As Africa continues to strengthen its position in the global digital economy, Africa Tech Festival 2026 provides a vital forum for forging partnerships, showcasing innovation, and advancing investment across the continent. By connecting the full spectrum of the technology ecosystem, the festival reinforces Cape Town’s status as a leading destination for digital innovation and positions Africa at the forefront of the next wave of technological transformation.
