Leaders In Africa Summit: Roundtable Series - AfricaTech

Step inside the conversations shaping Africa’s digital economy

An Invite-Only Roundtable Series for Executive Leaders in African Tech

📍The Forum Embassy Hill

📅 16 November 2026

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Africa Tech Festival’s Leaders In Africa Summit is an exclusive, invite-only VIP series of content-led roundtable discussions

Who You’ll Meet:

C-level tech leaders
Government & policymakers
Investors & VCs
Enterprise decision-makers

The 2025 edition marked an exciting evolution in the Leaders In Africa Summit proposition setting a high bar for what’s to come in 2026.

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Voices from LeadersIn Africa Summit

“The Leaders In Summit, held as the opening act for the Africa Tech Festival, offered a unique opportunity to connect with industry leaders. The Summit featured insightful panel discussions on topics like AI, cybersecurity, and emerging technologies. These discussions showcased real-world applications of AI and explored the potential of new technologies.

The roundtable sessions provided an interactive space for participants to delve deeper into specific topics. Each table presented its discussion outcomes to the audience, fostering knowledge sharing and collaboration. I was particularly excited by the diversity of leaders from across the African continent, which enriched the discussions. The inspiring venue further contributed to the stimulating and productive atmosphere."

- Chief Information Security Officer, Africa Rainbow Minerals Ltd

Why Leaders In Africa

This isn’t passive networking. It’s access to active buyers.

Get in front of decision-makers who are actively investing
Step into a curated environment designed for real conversations, not crowded exhibition aisles. This is where buyers, partners and policymakers come to have focused, high-value discussions.

Build relationships in a setting designed for it
Step off the show floor into a more relaxed, considered space where conversations flow naturally.

Turn conversations into commercial outcomes
This is the room where deals start, relationships accelerate, and visibility turns into pipeline.

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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

Chief Information Security Officer

Africa Rainbow Minerals Ltd

The Leaders In Summit, held as the opening act for the Africa Tech Festival, offered a unique opportunity to connect with industry leaders. The summit featured insightful panel discussions on topics like AI, cybersecurity, and emerging technologies. These discussions showcased real-world applications of AI and explored the potential of new technologies.

The roundtable sessions provided an interactive space for participants to delve deeper into specific topics. Each table presented its discussion outcomes to the audience, fostering knowledge sharing and collaboration. I was particularly excited by the diversity of leaders from across the African continent, which enriched the discussions. The inspiring venue further contributed to the stimulating and productive atmosphere.

Overall, the summit was a fantastic launch to the Africa Tech Festival, serving as a vibrant platform for idea exchange and networking. I look forward to 2025!

Mariam Fayez

Director, Media Relations and Official Spokesperson

Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT), Egypt

The event was quite beneficial and set the stage for the conference. The networking opportunities were excellent, and the number of participants was ideal.

Chief Information Security Officer

Africa Rainbow Minerals Ltd

The Leaders In Summit, held as the opening act for the Africa Tech Festival, offered a unique opportunity to connect with industry leaders. The summit featured insightful panel discussions on topics like AI, cybersecurity, and emerging technologies. These discussions showcased real-world applications of AI and explored the potential of new technologies.

The roundtable sessions provided an interactive space for participants to delve deeper into specific topics. Each table presented its discussion outcomes to the audience, fostering knowledge sharing and collaboration. I was particularly excited by the diversity of leaders from across the African continent, which enriched the discussions. The inspiring venue further contributed to the stimulating and productive atmosphere.

Overall, the summit was a fantastic launch to the Africa Tech Festival, serving as a vibrant platform for idea exchange and networking. I look forward to 2025!

Chief Information Security Officer

Africa Rainbow Minerals Ltd

The Leaders In Summit, held as the opening act for the Africa Tech Festival, offered a unique opportunity to connect with industry leaders. The summit featured insightful panel discussions on topics like AI, cybersecurity, and emerging technologies. These discussions showcased real-world applications of AI and explored the potential of new technologies.

The roundtable sessions provided an interactive space for participants to delve deeper into specific topics. Each table presented its discussion outcomes to the audience, fostering knowledge sharing and collaboration. I was particularly excited by the diversity of leaders from across the African continent, which enriched the discussions. The inspiring venue further contributed to the stimulating and productive atmosphere.

Overall, the summit was a fantastic launch to the Africa Tech Festival, serving as a vibrant platform for idea exchange and networking. I look forward to 2025!