Leaders In Africa Summit
The continent's most influential technology leaders, in one room.
Leaders In Africa is an invitation only gathering of senior executives, policymakers and innovators shaping Africa's digital future.
Through curated discussions, closed door roundtables and meaningful peer connections, the summit creates the space for honest conversations, strategic collaboration and actionable outcomes.
Attendance is by invitation or application only.
📍The Forum Embassy Hill
📅 16 November 2026
Why senior leaders join Leaders In Africa Summit
Peer level conversations
Connect with fellow C suite executives, policymakers and investors tackling similar challenges across the continent.
Closed door discussions
Participate in candid, Chatham House style conversations designed to drive practical outcomes rather than public soundbites.
Curated networking
Build relationships through smaller, intentional gatherings that prioritise quality over quantity.
Shape Africa's digital future
Contribute to the ideas, partnerships and policies influencing the next phase of growth across African technology.
Join Africa's most influential technology community
Leaders In Africa brings together senior decision makers from enterprise, telecoms, government, investment and the wider digital ecosystem.
Attendees include:
- CEOs, CIOs and CTOs
- Digital transformation leaders
- Government ministers and policymakers
- Telecom and infrastructure executives
- Investors and founders
- Cybersecurity, data and AI leaders
Every attendee is carefully curated to ensure meaningful conversations and lasting relationships.
Past Attendee Highlights
Leaders In Africa has been honoured to host some of the most influential figures in African tech, including top executives from leading companies, policymakers, and visionary innovators who are shaping the future of technology on the continent.
MTN
Executive: Group CISO
FNB South Africa
Chief Data and Analytics Officer – Merchant Services
Western Cape Government
CISO
Tunisie Telecom
Deputy CEO
Coca-Cola Beverages Africa
Group CISO
Telesom
COO and Deputy Group CEO
Vodacom Tanzania Plc
CEO
Bank of America
Managing Director
Partner with Leaders In Africa
Leaders In Africa Summit offers a limited number of partnership opportunities for organisations that want to help shape the conversations defining Africa's digital future.
Partners play an active role in convening senior leaders, contributing expertise and facilitating meaningful dialogue across critical industry challenges.
Opportunities may include:
- Hosting executive roundtables
- Thought leadership participation
- Curated networking experiences
- Brand visibility within the Leaders In programme
- Bespoke engagement with invited delegates
We work closely with a select group of partners to ensure every collaboration adds genuine value to the community.
How to attend Leaders In Africa
By invitation
Senior executives and policymakers may receive direct invitations from the Africa Tech Festival team.
Apply for consideration
Qualified leaders can submit an application to join the community.
Through selected partners
A limited number of places are available through official programme partners.
Attendance is intentionally limited to preserve the quality of discussions and networking opportunities.
