Africa Tech Festival 2026

Africa Tech Festival 2026 will take place from November 17–19 at the Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC) in Cape Town, South Africa. Now in its 29th edition, the festival provides a meeting point for technology leaders, telecom operators, enterprise decision-makers, investors, founders and government representatives working across Africa's digital economy.

The 2026 programme is built around six core areas: telecommunications and connectivity, data centres and cloud services, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, startups and digital transformation. Across its conference stages, specialist summits, masterclasses and international exhibition, the festival will examine how these technologies are changing business operations, public services and digital infrastructure across the continent.

The event brings together established technology providers and emerging businesses, creating opportunities to demonstrate products, discuss industry challenges and develop commercial partnerships. Its startup programme and networking activities also connect founders with investors and potential business partners. Attendees can explore developments in AI adoption, next-generation networks, cloud infrastructure, data centre capacity and digital security.

Daily schedule

• November 17: 9:00 AM–6:00 PM

• November 18: 9:00 AM–6:00 PM

• November 19: 9:00 AM–4:30 PM

The festival is expected to host more than 13,500 attendees, over 450 speakers and approximately 350 exhibitors. Its programme also includes curated business meetings and networking experiences designed to connect technology suppliers with enterprise buyers and decision-makers.

Africa Tech Festival offers an overview of the companies, investment opportunities and technological developments shaping the continent's digital future.