Explore the six content pillars at Africa Tech Festival 2026
Six pillars. Dozens of stages, sessions, and experiences. Find the themes, formats, and people that match what you came for.
AI
From automation to advanced analytics, this pillar focuses on how AI is being adopted in organisations across Africa, with practical examples you can apply. Expect real sector use cases, honest lessons, and what is next for enterprise teams.
Who is it for?
expand_moreCIOs and CTOs | Heads of data | Product leaders | Innovators | Public sector digital leads
What you will leave with
expand_moreA clearer view of where AI is delivering value now, and where it is not
Patterns for implementation, governance, and change management
Use cases you can benchmark against your own organisation
Themes we are building around
expand_moreEnterprise adoption and scaling
Data readiness and MLOps
Responsible AI and governance
AI in customer experience and service delivery
Industry use cases across Africa
Talent, skills, and operating models
Digital Transformation
Digital transformation is not a buzzword. This pillar is about how organisations modernise, scale, and stay competitive through technology, new operating models, and better digital experiences.
Who is it for?
expand_moreDigital leaders | COOs | IT directors | Product and platform teams | Transformation leads
What you will leave with
expand_morePractical playbooks for modernisation that teams can actually deliver
Examples of transformation done well, including what went wrong
A better understanding of the capabilities needed to scale change
Themes we are building around
expand_moreCloud and platform modernisation
Customer experience and digital services
Operating models and agile delivery
Data driven decision making
Automation and process redesign
Change, culture, and capability building
Cybersecurity
Cybersecurity resilience looks beyond tools. It is about building organisations that can prevent, respond, and recover, while keeping trust with customers and partners.
Who is it for?
expand_moreCISOs | Security managers | Risk and compliance | IT leaders | Business leaders with security accountability
What you will leave with
expand_moreA clearer sense of risk priorities and where to focus investment
Practical approaches to readiness, response, and recovery
Ways to align security with leadership, governance, and business outcomes
Themes we are building around
expand_moreThreat landscape and preparedness
Identity and access management
Security operations and incident response
Governance, regulation, and compliance
Supply chain and third party risk
Building security culture and capability
Startups
This pillar is for founders, builders, and the teams that support them. It spotlights how startups get from idea to traction, and from traction to scale, across African markets.
Who is it for?
expand_moreFounders | Startup teams | Accelerators and hubs | Corporates seeking innovation | Ecosystem enablers
What you will leave with
expand_moreTactics for product building, traction, and growth
Lessons from founders on what actually moved the needle
A clearer view of routes to partnership, customers, and capital
Themes we are building around
expand_moreProduct, design, and customer discovery
Go to market and revenue growth
Partnerships with enterprises
Building teams and culture
Scaling across markets
Founder wellbeing and leadership
Telecoms & Connectivity
Connectivity is the foundation of digital growth. This pillar covers the networks, infrastructure, partnerships, and policies shaping access and performance across the continent.
Who is it for?
expand_moreTelecoms operators | Network and infrastructure leaders | Regulators and policymakers | Enterprise IT | Investors in infrastructure
What you will leave with
expand_moreA sharper view of the forces shaping connectivity and access
Practical insights into building, upgrading, and financing infrastructure
A clearer picture of who is partnering with who, and why
Themes we are building around
expand_moreNetwork expansion and performance
Infrastructure investment and partnerships
Spectrum, regulation, and policy
Rural access and digital inclusion
Connectivity for enterprises and cities
Resilience, reliability, and sustainability
Data Centres
As demand for cloud and capacity grows, data centres sit at the centre of the ecosystem. This pillar brings together operators, vendors, and buyers shaping the next phase of growth.
Who is it for?
expand_moreData centre operators | Cloud and infrastructure teams | Vendors and integrators | Energy and facilities leads | Enterprise buyers
What you will leave with
expand_moreA better view of the vendor ecosystem and buying priorities
Insights into capacity planning, performance, and reliability
Practical perspectives on cost, energy, and sustainability trade offs
Themes we are building around
expand_moreCapacity growth and market demand
Power, cooling, and energy strategy
Build versus buy decision making
Colocation, hyperscale, and edge
Security and resilience in facilities
Sustainable infrastructure and efficiency