Africa Tech Festival
17-19 November 2026
Cape Town International Convention Centre
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Top VIPs
Hon. Solly Malatsi
Minister of Communications and Digital Technologies
The Republic of South Africa
Nomsa Chabeli
Group Chief Executive Officer
South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC)
Yasser Shaker
Executive Vice President & CEO
Orange Middle East and Africa
Telecoms & Digital Infrastructure Speakers
Jürgen Peschel
CEO
Botswana Telecommnucations Corporation
Leo Skarlatos
CEO
AT Ghana
Marcel Louw
Managing Director Africa
Digital Realty
Mugo Kibati
Chief Executive Officer
Telkom Kenya
Veemal Gungadin
Chief Executive Officer
Mauritius Telecom
Enterprise Speakers
Emmanuel Lubanzadio
Africa Lead
OpenAI
Bunmi Cynthia Adeleye
Chief Strategy & Transformation Officer
Shoprite Nigeria
Sabelo Dlamini
Group Chief Information and Digital Officer
Sasol
Uyoyo Edosiyo
Chief Innovation & Digital Expert
African Development Bank
Six Pillars. One Connected Ecosystem.
Our content is organised into six core pillars, each focused on a critical force shaping Africa’s digital growth. Explore the themes, industries, and leaders driving change, and find the conversations that matter most to you.
Why Africa Tech Festival Matters
Connect with decision makers
Meet telecom operators, hyperscalers, investors and enterprise technology leaders from across Africa.
Discover the future of African tech
Explore the trends shaping connectivity, AI, enterprise technology and digital infrastructure.
Access industry leading content
Hear from global leaders across keynote stages, summits and specialist tracks.
Build partnerships across the ecosystem
From startups to infrastructure investors, Africa Tech Festival brings the full ecosystem together.
Frequently asked Questions
What is Africa Tech Festival?
expand_lessAfrica Tech Festival is one of Africa’s largest technology events, bringing together telecom leaders, investors, startups, enterprise decision-makers and policymakers to explore the technologies shaping the continent’s digital future.
Who should attend Africa Tech Festival?
expand_moreThe event is designed for telecom operators, technology vendors, enterprise leaders, startups, investors, regulators and anyone involved in digital infrastructure, innovation or transformation across Africa.
Where does Africa Tech Festival take place?
expand_moreAfrica Tech Festival takes place in Cape Town and attracts attendees from across Africa, Europe, the Middle East and global technology markets.
What industries are covered at Africa Tech Festival?
expand_moreThe festival covers telecoms, AI, cybersecurity, data centres, digital transformation, fintech, cloud infrastructure and startup innovation.
Can startups attend Africa Tech Festival?
expand_moreYes — startups can attend, exhibit, pitch to investors and connect with enterprise buyers through dedicated startup programmes and networking opportunities.