Connected Africa Summit 2026

Nairobi , Kenya

Über Connected Africa Summit 2026

Connected Africa Summit 2026 is a flagship pan-African technology and policy event taking place April 27–30, 2026 at The Edge Convention Centre in Nairobi, Kenya. The summit brings together government leaders, policymakers, tech innovators, investors, and industry stakeholders to shape the continent’s digital future through collaboration and actionable outcomes. Positioned as a continuation of previous editions, the 2026 summit focuses on driving real implementation of Africa’s digital transformation agenda, including the launch of the Connected Africa Secretariat to support long-term progress.

The program is built around the African Union’s Digital Transformation Strategy (2020–2030) and covers critical pillars such as policy and regulation, digital infrastructure, innovation ecosystems, and skills development. Key thematic areas include AI and advanced computing, digital identity and sovereignty, climate tech, cybersecurity, immersive technologies, and cross-border digital trade frameworks. Through high-level keynotes, ministerial roundtables, technical workshops, and startup showcases, the summit bridges vision with execution, offering a platform for real dialogue on how to build a unified and sustainable digital economy across Africa.

More than just a conference, Connected Africa Summit acts as a continental coordination hub — where public and private sector leaders align on strategy, form partnerships, and accelerate initiatives that drive inclusive growth and innovation. It’s a space where policy meets technology, and where Africa’s digital future is actively being designed and implemented.

Lautsprecher

Snehar Shah
CEO of IX Africa Data Centre IX Africa Data Centre
Phares Kariuki
CEO of Pure Infrastructure Ltd Pure Infrastructure Ltd
Jihan Abass
Founder & CEO of Lami Technologies Lami
Nyasha Mutsekwa
CEO of Ajua Ajua
Jit Bhattacharya
CEO of BasiGo BasiGo
Hon. Musalia Mudavadi
Prime Cabinet Secretary and Cabinet Secretary - Ministry of Foreign and Diaspora Affairs
Mehr sehen (21)
William Kabogo Gitau
Cabinet Secretary, Ministry of ICT & Digital Economy (MICDE) at Government of the Republic of Kenya Government of the Republic of Kenya
H.E. Ambassador Philip Thigo
Special Envoy for Technology at Government of Kenya Government of Kenya
Eng. John Tanui
Principal Secretary - State Department of ICT and Digital Economy at Government of Kenya Government of Kenya
Mary Kerema
Secretary ICT, e-Government & Digital Economy, Ministry of ICT & The Digital Economy of Government of Kenya Government of Kenya
Hon. Lily Ng'ok
Board Chair at The ICT Authority ICT Authority
Hon. Lily Ng'ok
Board Director at The ICT Authority ICT Authority
Christopher Naicca
Board Director at ICT Authority ICT Authority
Hon. Moses Kuria, HSC
Former Cabinet Secretary for the Ministry of Public Service, Performance and Delivery Management at Republic of Kenya Government of the Republic of Kenya
Leah Manyarkiy
Board Director at ICT Authority ICT Authority
Savio Wambugu
Director of ICT Authority ICT Authority
Hon. Lily Ng'ok
Chief Executive Officer of ICT Authority ICT Authority
Thomas Bwaley
Director, Programmes & Standards at The ICT Authority ICT Authority
Michael Odhiambo
Director, Shared Services at The ICT Authority ICT Authority
Hon. Lily Ng'ok
Board Director of the ICT Authority ICT Authority
CPA Richard Koech
Director for Corporate Services at The ICT Authority ICT Authority
Riyaz Bachani
CEO of Angani Ltd Angani Limited
Andy Halsall
CEO of Poa Internet poa! internet
Farouk Ramji
CEO of Mawingu Networks Mawingu
Peter O'Toole
CEO of Cellulant Cellulant
Paul Kimani
CEO of Workpay Workpay
Samuel Gikandi
CEO of Africa's Talking Africa's Talking
Beginn:
27.04.2026, 08:00 , EAT (UTC +3)
Ende:
30.04.2026, 18:00 , EAT (UTC +3)
Tagungsort:
The Edge Convention Centre
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